[AT] Continental Ignition

Bo Hinch bohinch at gmail.com
Mon Nov 2 14:16:22 PST 2015


The Pertronix Dist. # is D41-05A

On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 3:40 PM, <tmehrkam at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> GOO like that usually comes from Electrolytic Capacitors.
> I have no experience with that beast.  I have repaired several engine
> computers by replacing the components emitting the GOO.
> If it is not potted and you can get the cover off you might be able to
> read the markings on the Capacitor, obtain another similar one and replace
> the bad Goo generator. You would need a proper solder iron and rosin core
> colder and the skills to remove the old part without damaging the ckt board.
>
>       From: "Gunnells, Bradley R" <brad-gunnells at uiowa.edu>
>  To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>  Sent: Monday, November 2, 2015 9:51 AM
>  Subject: [AT] Continental Ignition
>
> To steal a quote from Farmer....."with electronics such as battery
> chargers the secret is to not let the smoke escape...once the smoke is out
> they no longer work."  Or something close to that.  :-)
>
> I have a similar theory with electronic ignition brain boxes. The secret
> is to keep the goo inside. Once the goo runs out of them...well it's not a
> good thing.
>
> Since this list always amazes me at the the depth and breadth of knowledge
> I thought I'd turn to my fellow ATIS friends for suggestions.
>
>
> I have a 1983 Erickson Skidloader (think Ford CL30/40 series) with a
> Continental Y112 engine that has an electronic ignition. The ignition brain
> box is loosing it's goo and it has started missing/running poorly. In all
> my Google searches all I can find is reference to points and condenser
> ignition systems. Since this engine was used in a lot of industrial
> applications I'd think there should be some cross reference information out
> there someplace. I just can't seem to find the right keywords to locate it.
>
> I'd like to get this machine running right again as it's such a handy
> thing to have around. It's getting fall and time to get back out to the
> timber to cut firewood. It makes cleanup and hauling wood a breeze.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Brad
>
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