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Graeme Toft
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 Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:04 pm Post subject: Ignition system |
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HI Guys, I seem to have a real problem with the ignition CDI's on my NSI. I have absolutely no spark at all and suspect that both black boxes have finally succumbed to the salt water they were sitting in for several hours when we had our unscheduled swim at Christmas time.. Has anyone ever changed these CDI ignition systems to a conventional distributor and coil?. I have heard that the traditional Subaru distributor can be retro fitted with dual points. If this is correct it might be a sensible alternative for me to consider due to the NSI replacement CDI's being no longer available. My engine is the standard NSI EA 81 non turbo and there is still provision on the engine to fit a distributor. Any comments would be appreciated as I don't want to be out of the air for another 6 months. Im just starting to have fun again. Thanks guys.
Regards
Graeme
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janderson412(at)hotmail.c
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| Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:07 am Post subject: Ignition system |
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I am running an EA 81 with std dist but have dual trigger units, ign units a
coils fitted and runs through an MSD two to one HT joiner. See
http://www.sportflight.com/cgi-bin/uploader.pl?action=view&epoch=1113275709
From: "QSS" <msm(at)byterocky.net>
Reply-To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
To: <kitfox-list(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Ignition system
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:04:09 +1000
HI Guys, I seem to have a real problem with the ignition CDI's on my NSI. I
have absolutely no spark at all and suspect that both black boxes have
finally succumbed to the salt water they were sitting in for several hours
when we had our unscheduled swim at Christmas time.. Has anyone ever changed
these CDI ignition systems to a conventional distributor and coil?. I have
heard that the traditional Subaru distributor can be retro fitted with dual
points. If this is correct it might be a sensible alternative for me to
consider due to the NSI replacement CDI's being no longer available. My
engine is the standard NSI EA 81 non turbo and there is still provision on
the engine to fit a distributor. Any comments would be appreciated as I
don't want to be out of the air for another 6 months. Im just starting to
have fun again. Thanks guys.
Regards
Graeme
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morid(at)northland.lib.mi
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| Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:23 am Post subject: Ignition system |
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Graeme, it's very possible that the salt water got in them and corroded things
up. Probably not much left of them. Too bad about that.
As for replacements, you might try contacting Mikal Templeman at Stratus to see
what ignition he's using. I'm sure his would work fine on your engine.
Stay with me and I'll do what I can to help you get back in the air.
Deke
| Quote: | HI Guys, I seem to have a real problem with the ignition CDI's on my NSI. I
have absolutely no spark at all and suspect that both black boxes have
finally succumbed to the salt water they were sitting in for several hours
when we had our unscheduled swim at Christmas time.. Has anyone ever changed
these CDI ignition systems to a conventional distributor and coil?. I have
heard that the traditional Subaru distributor can be retro fitted with dual
points. If this is correct it might be a sensible alternative for me to
consider due to the NSI replacement CDI's being no longer available. My
engine is the standard NSI EA 81 non turbo and there is still provision on
the engine to fit a distributor. Any comments would be appreciated as I don't
want to be out of the air for another 6 months. Im just starting to have fun
again. Thanks guys.
Regards
Graeme
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Graeme Toft
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| Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:39 pm Post subject: Ignition system |
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Thanks John, are these parts readily available in our region?.
Regards
Graeme
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Graeme Toft
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| Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:47 pm Post subject: Ignition system |
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Thanks Deke. You would think by looking at these ignition units that it
would impossible to get water into them but I think it may have entered via
the wiring. Im told wiring can act like a drinking straw and literally such
water in. I dont know if this is right but it sound feasable. What ever it
is its put me out of the air again. I'll check with stratus. Clem also
suggested the subaru list would be worth contacting (thanks Clem). I'll drop
them a line also.
Regards
Graeme ---
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janderson412(at)hotmail.c
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| Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:01 pm Post subject: Ignition system |
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All the parts are off 90-99 Ford Laza, Mazda 323 or Nissan Sentra as known
here in New Zealand. I'm sure you would have similar models in the US,
perhaps diff names but the engine is in the 1500 - 2000cc range. Components
made by Mitubishi Electrics. I can send you more shots if you like, I
replaced the Sub dist base plate with a fabricated a new plate and fitted
the the trigger coils onto it. Used the std sub reluctor with a bit of
modification. Works super well.
From: "QSS" <msm(at)byterocky.net>
Reply-To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
To: <kitfox-list(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Re: Ignition system
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 06:39:54 +1000
Thanks John, are these parts readily available in our region?.
Regards
Graeme
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Graeme Toft
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| Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 5:19 pm Post subject: Ignition system |
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Thanks John, Im in Australia so the vehicle names are the same here. I
really would appreciate some more photo's. As they say, a picture is worth a
thousand words.
Regards
Graeme
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janderson412(at)hotmail.c
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| Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:47 pm Post subject: Ignition system |
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The main ign runs off the ESS buss and the s/by off the EMERG buss powered
via a fused link direct from S/By batt. John
From: "QSS" <msm(at)byterocky.net>
Reply-To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
To: <kitfox-list(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Re: Ignition system
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:18:42 +1000
Thanks John, Im in Australia so the vehicle names are the same here. I
really would appreciate some more photo's. As they say, a picture is worth a
thousand words.
Regards
Graeme
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