[SEL] Question

[frappi at wcoil.com]

Hi Eric and Son,
On the spark plug Deere there are two contacts. One a stationary insulated
point on an arm that bolts on where the magneto normally would. Then
theres one on the push rod positioned so that when the push rod pulls back
it contacts the stationary point conpleting the ground circuit.  So run
your ground from the battery to the engine frame. Then the positive to the
buzz coil. Then off the ground connection or neg terminal of the coil run
a wire to the insulated point. When the points come todgether the coil
will have power. Hook a plug wire to the coil then. There was some one a
while back reproing the parts, will hook you up if you need parts.    Mark

> Greetings List Members,
>
> My name is Eric Walter and I have been lurking about the list for the past
> few months.
> I am new to the stationary engine world although I have been intrigued by
> them for years.
> My son and I started collecting John Deere tractors about a year ago and I
> recently acquired a John Deere Model E engine.
> I have spent the last couple weeks trying to figure out how it needs set
> up to fire.
> It is a sparkplug model without a magneto so I have been trying to find
> info on how a coil and battery might have been hooked up and utilized on
> it. So far I haven't had much luck.
> If anyone can shed some light on it for me I would appreciate it. I have
> purchased an old "Buzz coil" and am going to build a box for a 6v lantern
> battery as it's power source. I understand the theory of operation and how
> it needs wired but what I cannot find is the actual mechanical components
> required and how to mount them to complete the firing circuit. I'm sure
> that I could jerry rig something up but I would like it to be in the
> correct fashion as it originally came if possible.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Eric
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