| dlpierson | -- 02-10-2024 @ 4:25 PM |
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I just ordered a solid state 6 volt ignition system from D Carpenter. Catalogue says “Not for use with solid core spark plug wires” What happens if I stay with solid copper core wires? What should I get instead?
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| pauls39coupe | -- 02-10-2024 @ 4:39 PM |
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The "noise" / magnetic field from the copper wires will fry the electronics. Use carbon core wires or spiral wound wires made for electronic systems.
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| carcrazy | -- 02-10-2024 @ 4:47 PM |
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That is the answer. You will have to use "radio resistance wires" for the ignition spark plug wires. Unlike the solid metal core wires, the carbon core wires have a finite lifetime and will have to be replaced when they age and provide too much resistance.
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| Drbrown | -- 02-11-2024 @ 7:03 AM |
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Regarding wire type: Its said carbon core/spiral wound wire is slightly slower in transmitting the spark surge to the plug. However. I have spiral wound wires and don't notice a problem. Regarding electronic distributor modules: I had several modules fail. After spending way too much on module replacements and getting stranded by the failures, I had the distributor converted back to the original points set up. Like they say, "points will get you home". This message was edited by Drbrown on 2-11-24 @ 7:09 AM
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| JayChicago | -- 02-12-2024 @ 9:33 AM |
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I have read that the electronic modules can easily get fried by a voltage spike, and our old generators are not friendly to the electronic module.
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