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bubagun Member
Joined: Jan 11, 2007 Posts: 66
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:06 pm Post subject: Electronic ignition for M38? |
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I wonder if the electronic ignition for an M151 distributer can be adapted to operate in an M38 distributer. I would sure like to ditch the points and capacitor in mine. Anybody have any experiance with this? |
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cmpman Member
Joined: Dec 27, 2006 Posts: 47
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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I have made it work, but it is not a drop in. The two distributors rotate in opposite directions, so where the spark is being created on one distributer, it has not even begun on the other. There is a requirement to notch the dist housing in a new location for the ignition plate so it is better timed to the cap.
I only saw one M38A1Cdn in the service with this mod done. For the most part it was just too much trouble. |
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16355 Location: Wisconsin
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maeserik Member
Joined: Jun 14, 2006 Posts: 226 Location: Wijnegem Belgium Europe
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 5:17 am Post subject: |
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I did the conversion one year ago, and it still works fine !
Before this i had several problems with the condensors, they seemed to have a short life.
ERik _________________ 1942 GPW 71336 my son's jeep restored now
1951 M38 MC11891
1953 VW beetle (genuine german Käfer )
1957 fantastic wife
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/showgallery.php?cat=1865
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bubagun Member
Joined: Jan 11, 2007 Posts: 66
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 5:28 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info I am going to order in the M151A2 ign kit and do the "upgrade" on my M38. Life is to short to be diddling with points and a condenser. |
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snoopy Member
Joined: May 06, 2006 Posts: 49 Location: Wales UK
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 9:41 am Post subject: ignition kit |
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Hi how much are the kits? |
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grantj Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2007 Posts: 30 Location: Okanagan, BC, Canuckland
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 8:47 pm Post subject: elec ignition |
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I'd like to hear how you made out with the conversion ,Bubagun. I've wanted to change mine for some time. I've been through a few points and condensors too.
Maserik.. any further tips on the installation? I looked at the pics posted on the g forum..grantj |
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maeserik Member
Joined: Jun 14, 2006 Posts: 226 Location: Wijnegem Belgium Europe
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 4:08 am Post subject: |
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a few details : for easy job, uinstall the distributor, use a 'dremel' to cut out a new 'cutout' to fit the module in the new position, on pic 2 ( right) you can see the exact position of the hall sensor. succes !
_________________ 1942 GPW 71336 my son's jeep restored now
1951 M38 MC11891
1953 VW beetle (genuine german Käfer )
1957 fantastic wife
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/showgallery.php?cat=1865
and this webside |
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MikeM38A1 Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2007 Posts: 16 Location: Cleveland County UK.
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 11:16 am Post subject: |
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Hi Guys,
I read with interest the article and video on the M38A1 conversion to solid state ignition using a Swiss unit, designed for the M151.
From my 2007 restoration, to date I have gone through a handful of condensers from unknown origins, and decided to convert.
One of our UK suppliers now imports the unit at £50 per unit.
It was a straight forward conversion and once the new locating notch is made in the dizzy housing, I set the timing at dead on 5 deg, btdc, and plug gaps at 25 thou. and it fired up instantly and ran smoother.
My question is, should the plug gaps be opened to 32--36 thou, as on the Mutt, and or advance the timing ????
Any advice appreciated, as usual,
Thanks,
Mike. |
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16355 Location: Wisconsin
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MikeM38A1 Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2007 Posts: 16 Location: Cleveland County UK.
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 4:37 am Post subject: |
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Thank for that info' Wes,
I will give it a few runs and report back.
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Mike M38A1 |
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pduske Member
Joined: Feb 01, 2006 Posts: 30
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Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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Hello I just wanted to share my newest experience regarding this topic:
I just installed the late (swiss) solid state ignition on my M38A1:
- Eriks conversion posted here works, the 45° degrees shift counter-clockwise are so precise, I did not have to re-adjust my timing.
- works not only on M38 also on M38A1.
Thank you
and keep´em rolling
Philipp _________________ ´57 M38A1
Ramsey 50R setup
USMC spec. PowrLok front & rear
Meyer ST 84 plow |
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Boze Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2008 Posts: 93 Location: Bloomfield Twp., Michigan
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2018 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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There is a place on line that advertises "solid state ignition conversions" for $55. and the picture shows a distributor plate and a few other parts. It does not say it is for a 151. Has anyone seen this? Anyone out there buy and use one? I'm not sure if I should provide their name here. All I'm looking for is more reliability in starting and running.
Thanks for any input here. |
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16355 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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There are only the choices in electronic system replacements already discussed many times.
1. Pertronics Hall effect point replacement.
2. Early M151 system Hall effect point replacement.
3. Late M151 system Hall effect point replacement.
All 3 simply replace the points & condenser. No magical increase in power or reliability of an original point system properly maintained in good condition! Yes it does reduce the attention needed maintain the system but that is not always the best path.
Just ask the seller which system of the 3 he is selling. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
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Boze Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2008 Posts: 93 Location: Bloomfield Twp., Michigan
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2018 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, Wes. I think I'll stay with the original parts method.
Questions: You wrote earlier most guys are happy with 10-12 degrees of advance. The book and timing mark read 5 degrees. What does advancing it more do? Does it help in starting? Is it harmful at all? I'm not a mechanic but I try to do most basic maintenance myself. If 10-12 is desirable, how does one achieve this and is a 24v timing light needed?
My goal here is to get my 38 reliable enough to take it on next year's Lincoln Hwy. convoy with the MVPA. I'm looking at tune up, belts, radiator flush/fill, brake adjustment and clean/lube/adjust my starter switch.
Thanks for your help. |
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