[AT] Continental Ignition

[Gunnells, Bradley R]

Cecil, I wish it were as easy as identifying a Ford or Chrysler ignition box. I suspect it’s pretty much the same in function, but the harness is different. I just wanted to replace that and get on with things. But I may have to look at the Petronix distributor and update the system. In the long run it might be easier and cheaper. But if I do I’ll have to figure out the wiring harness and what get’s re-routed. Good news is that it’s not one of todays computer controlled engines. Hot wire to key, key to coil, add gas and compression….and BINGO….you have power.  :-)

This was supposed to be in my original email but a tech snafu happened.
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On Nov 2, 2015, at 6:22 PM, Cecil R Bearden <crbearden at copper.net<mailto:crbearden at copper.net>> wrote:

It that the aluminum box about 5 x 5 x 2 with the circuit board exposed
when the goo runs out?  If so, what color is the grommet that the wires
come through out of the box?  If so, it is a control box from about a
75-80  model Ford with electronic ignition.  The color of the grommet is
the defining part.    Take a look at this
http://www.carid.com/standard/tru-tech-ignition-control-module-mpn-lx203t.html


Cecil in OKla



On 11/2/2015 9:51 AM, Gunnells, Bradley R wrote:
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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