Super Elto Light Twin

[Aidan Smith]

Currently in the process of restoring a very nice 1927 Ruddertwin.

I have taken the ignition coil off, but need to rebuild it. I have ordered a universal military coil, among other parts for it. Just looking for some good recommendations for plug wires, timer and battery cables.

 

THanks!

"Shells sink, dreams float. Life's good on our boat."
1949 Mercury KE-4
1952 Mercury KF-3,-5,-7
1952 Mercury KG-7Q

1937 Evinrude Scout
1938 Elto Pal
1946 Evinrude Ranger

[RICHARD A. WHITE]

I use 2 lead battery and timer wire, I forget what gage, the same for both and for the plug wire I use 9mm braided plug wire. I can post samples and better specs when I get home.

As for rebuilding those coils. I failed 3 times to get the end caps off without destroying them.. That is why I designed my coil housing tubes.

Also I choose to NOT mess with that tar crap… just easier to build a new coil and run it…For me anywho…

I have inserts for the dual output military coil and I am working on inserts for the Honda 12v motorcycle coils as well.

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

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Aidan Smith

[Aidan Smith]

Richard,

I have the ability to remove the tar and get the old coil out, just have to work at the caps on the end.

Also wondering on a good recommendation where I can find a timer dogbone for this motor, please let me know. I’m not sure if they were shared between model years.

"Shells sink, dreams float. Life's good on our boat."
1949 Mercury KE-4
1952 Mercury KF-3,-5,-7
1952 Mercury KG-7Q

1937 Evinrude Scout
1938 Elto Pal
1946 Evinrude Ranger

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