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rotorwrench · 09-26-2019, 09:11 AM

Since most systems are designed to replace ignition breaker points, I have to assume that this system is different since there is no one set of breaker points to replace for a Model T. Do the coils still function or does it use a single ignition coil?

Aircraft ignition systems for the most part, use either a TCM/Bendix shower of sparks starting aid or they use the electronic Champion/Slick ignition booster that performs the same general function. These throw a shower of sparks in the combustion chamber that is generated through a retarded set of points in one or both magnetos. They work a lot like the model T system except that they are only used for starting the engine.

09-26-2019, 09:11 AM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Home made electronic timer. A D.I.Y. at home. Since most systems are designed to replace ignition breaker points, I have to assume that this system is different since there is no one set of breaker points to replace for a Model T. Do the coils still function or does it use a single ignition coil? Aircraft ignition systems for the most part, use either a TCM/Bendix shower of sparks starting aid or they use the electronic Champion/Slick ignition booster that performs the same general function. These throw a shower of sparks in the combustion chamber that is generated through a retarded set of points in one or both magnetos. They work a lot like the model T system except that they are only used for starting the engine. Last edited by rotorwrench; 09-26-2019 at 09:17 AM.