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Thinking about using ignition chips on the go kart 800 I'm restoring with the two mc6's. I want to know your thoughts on using a ignition chip instead of the points. thanks

I use them on most of my engines - Macs and Clintons.
I am too lazy to remove the flywheel to adjust or replace the points.
They also give you a 'magnetic timing' which is usually a bit more advanced then standard points settings.
Mine are attached externally to the fan housing or shroud with a heavy duty version of velcro by Scotch.
This allows me to quickly replace the module if it dies, which they sometimes do.
If it was running 15 minutes ago and now it won't start, I put a new module on before I wear my arm out, or my starter battery down.
I buy mine on Ebay for about $13 each.  Usually branded as Oregon.
Watch the polarity when you attach the leads.  One way will have better spark than the other.
It depends on the polarity of the magnets on the flywheel which can vary between Mac flywheels.
A good Mac coil will give a visible spark when you spin the flywheel by hand.  With no plug in the head, of course!

terry,


like these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IGNITION-CHIP-RE...ZGa-ORcD_A

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IGNITION-CHIP-RE...Sw8w1X~6zI

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replace-Points-C...SwHptZATWz

(05-25-2017, 11:16 AM)David Luciani Wrote: [ -> ]terry,


like these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IGNITION-CHIP-RE...ZGa-ORcD_A

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IGNITION-CHIP-RE...Sw8w1X~6zI

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replace-Points-C...SwHptZATWz

Yep.  Notice that Randy has two prices for them.  

Here is another link - probably the same thing:

https://www.amazon.com/ELECTRONIC-TRANSI...B007BI6FW6

Speaking of Randy, does anyone but me have no success calling him? All I ever get is a busy signal. I haven't seen him since poor Hanson passed. Does anyone know if he still has the nice karts, the King/Super PP's and the GK 1200/Mc101? TJ

(05-25-2017, 10:23 AM)Terry Sullivan Wrote: [ -> ]I use them on most of my engines - Macs and Clintons.
I am too lazy to remove the flywheel to adjust or replace the points.
They also give you a 'magnetic timing' which is usually a bit more advanced then standard points settings.
Mine are attached externally to the fan housing or shroud with a heavy duty version of velcro by Scotch.
This allows me to quickly replace the module if it dies, which they sometimes do.
If it was running 15 minutes ago and now it won't start, I put a new module on before I wear my arm out, or my starter battery down.
I buy mine on Ebay for about $13 each.  Usually branded as Oregon.
Watch the polarity when you attach the leads.  One way will have better spark than the other.
It depends on the polarity of the magnets on the flywheel which can vary between Mac flywheels.
A good Mac coil will give a visible spark when you spin the flywheel by hand.  With no plug in the head, of course!

Ever have any problems with the timing with the chips. I read that timing is 26 degrees. some time chips can fire in different degree +/ -

on the old forum before it crashed we had an excellent thread by scott k and others about that.
if somebody recalls about when it posted we may be able to find itr and repost.
or beg scott to repeat the data he found here.

I have always found the wiring diagrams that come with these guys to be confusing, as they try to indicate polarity, but then don't indicate what part of the existing system to connect to.  Some expert assistance would be welcomed.

POINTS SUCK!! I am definitely going to put these modules on my Macs. I put an aftermarket electronic ignition on my '76 Suzuki to get rid of the points and it's the best thing I ever did for that bike. Keep the info coming.

I read somewhere about using a kt100 CDI on karts but they are a lot more money ? Or what about this one its one wire
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ignition-Ignitor...XgV22YzgIg