Elto Ruddertwin wires

[muddog2]

I don’t know if the coil is good or bad, but the insulation on the wires are brittle. Can I cut them off within an inch of the coil and solder new wires on and cover solder joint with shrink wrap? I have a video off of youtube that shows how to rebuild the coil with an inexpensive military 2 cycle coil. I want to try to get this motor started.
Thanks, Robert

[garry-in-michigan]

Of course that will be a temporary fix – they will sill be weak where they exit the coil container.

• This reply was modified 6 years, 1 month ago by garry-in-michigan.

[wbeaton]

Hard to get a good solder bond on old wires like that. The condenser is probably bad after 90 years. Those are two reasons why I rebuild the ELTO coils.

Wayne
Upper Canada Chapter

uccaomci.com

[lyks2tinkr]

In my experience with many of these Elto coils is that the secondary is actually good. It’s the internal capacitor (condensor) that is faulty causing a no spark issue.
I replace the timer and battery cables and the spark plug leads while I have it open.
The original Elto coils give a nice fat spark.

[muddog2]

Thanks, Robert

[Tubs]

A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

[RICHARD A. WHITE]

I have like 5 of these I am tinkering with… Boiled them and actually lost one housing…not sure what happened but the housing seemed to be kind like paper… So to replace it I am using 2 1/2 OD Delrin bar stock bored out and I will then make end caps our of same…

http://www.richardsoutboardtools.com
classicomctools@gmail.com

[Tubs]

A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

[muddog2]

Great information. Thanks again
Robert

[Brian McDougal]

Hi Boat house. why are all your images gone? Man, you sure have the knowledge. I wish I could see what you post. Thanks, Brian

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