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Topic: D 17 electronic ignition

Posted By: darrel in ND
Subject: D 17 electronic ignition
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2010 at 8:09am

Does anyone know if I can get an electronic ignition kit for a positive ground sytem? I ordered a kit for my D 17 from NAPA, and the instructions say that it is for a 12 volt, negative ground system, and my 17 is positive ground. Thanks for any help, Darrel

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Posted By: Tony.Or
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2010 at 8:15am

Darrel !! I just checked my catalog, 12 - Neg only. Tony

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Posted By: Brian G. NY
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2010 at 8:22am

If you're set on having the electronic system I would consider changing your traxctor to a Neg ground system; I can't imagine it would be too big a problem.

Posted By: GregLawlerMinn
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2010 at 8:30am

I got a pos grd Petronix EI from Steve(NJ) for my D15Series II a few years ago.

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Posted By: Brian Jasper co. Ia
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2010 at 10:10am

Just swap the battery cables around and polarize the generator. That's all it takes to make the polarity switch. I bought the matching Flamethrower coil to go with both of my gas tractors just be sure I had the correct coil. They are sensitive to the coil primary resistance. If I remember correctly, the 12V unit needs to have at least 3 ohms of primary circuit resistance. If the resistance is lower, the coil draws too much current and it burns up the module. When I bought mine, I figured if I used their coil and had a problem, they would be more likely to cover it without problems. The CA has had one on it for a couple years now. The Oliver 60 has had one for about as long and has been on several tractor rides where it ran all day. No problems.

I'll add that I also opened the plug gaps to .045. Big difference in ease of starting and smooth running.

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Posted By: Brian G. NY
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2010 at 10:34am

You do have to swap the wires on the + (Ign) and - (Dist) terminals on the coil.

Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2010 at 3:30pm

We have 12V PG in stock. Just shoot me the Distributor number. Drop us a line if interested.....
Steve@B&B