why can't we convert a magneto to electronic ignition. if it could be done without the high price tag. i've been reading about the four cylinder tractors using the pertronix unit an running fine. there using a delco distributor but i think the unit for the 2 cylinder engine would work for the magneto. a little machine work should be all it would take. i tried a distributor on the 4a084 and couldn't get to firing right. but on the mag you only need 2 sparks per revolution and a coil wire ran inside like i have mine already. no need to worry about points getting burned or corroded. the pertronix uses a hall effect pickup and a plastic insert that goes over the distributor lobe. it has 2 magnets embedded in the plastic to trigger spark. you don't need a pcb board module or anything to boost the signal to ignition coil.its like an hei system. i'm going to purchase a unit soon. i have found the kit for less than 100 dollars and you can use any ignition coil. anyone tell me why it won't work?
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