Modification To Electronic Ignition On Log Splitter's Wisconsin Engine
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John Heide, Deerbrook, Wis.: “The electronic ignition on my log splitter’s Wisconsin engine quit working, and they wanted $300 to replace the ignition module. Instead, I took a 4-cyl. distributor I already had and ground 3 of the 4 lobes off the camshaft, then bolted the distributor to the engine.
“Now, instead of the breaker points opening 4 times for every revolution of the distributor, the points open only once. To drive the distributor I drilled through the center of the engine crankshaft and installed a 1/2-in. dia. shaft. A length of hydraulic hose forms a coupling that connects the shaft to the distributor. The original clamp on the distributor is used to adjust engine timing.
“I already had all the parts I needed, including the coil. No problems after five years.”
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Modification To Electronic Ignition On Log Splitter s Wisconsin Engine ENGINES John Heide Deerbrook Wis : “The electronic ignition on my log splitter’s Wisconsin engine quit working and they wanted $300 to replace the ignition module Instead I took a 4-cyl distributor I already had and ground 3 of the 4 lobes off the camshaft then bolted the distributor to the engine “Now instead of the breaker points opening 4 times for every revolution of the distributor the points open only once To drive the distributor I drilled through the center of the engine crankshaft and installed a 1/2-in dia shaft A length of hydraulic hose forms a coupling that connects the shaft to the distributor The original clamp on the distributor is used to adjust engine timing “I already had all the parts I needed including the coil No problems after five years ”
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