Separate Ignition Box

[cfellows]

I've started work on the Ignition Box. It was mostly already assembled for my Odds n Ends Hit n Miss engine. I just had to add the aluminum angle piece to the back end, drill the holes and insert the terminals and insulator.

Here is the switch end...

And here is the business end...

I will build a wooden enclosure and the assembly shown here will be a drawer that slides out so I can recharge the battery.

Chuck

 

[gbritnell]

Looks good Chuck.
gbritnell

 

[cfellows]

Looks good Chuck.
gbritnell

Thanks, George.

For the enclosure, I opted for utility over glamour.

It's made out of 3/8" thick MDF with several coats of Polyurethane so it'll be easier to wipe off oil and other stains that seem to go along with the hobby. Overall dimensions are about 7.5" x 5.5" x 2.25". The only thing left is to attach a small swinging latch so the drawer will stay closed.

Chuck

 

[Philjoe5]

Nicely done Chuck. Not to worry about the glamor factor here as all eyes will be on the engine.

Cheers,
Phil

 

[Ed]

I must have missed it. Could you tell me where the coil, battery pack info, and wireing diagram are. I finished my hit n miss and am looking for info on how to wire it. Thanks. Ed

 

[cfellows]

I must have missed it. Could you tell me where the coil, battery pack info, and wireing diagram are. I finished my hit n miss and am looking for info on how to wire it. Thanks. Ed

Ed,

The coil, battery, and condenser are in the drawer of the box.

The condenser is attached to the back of the drawer front by the same screw that holds the knob on. The points are attached to the engine.

Here is a picture of the wiring diagram.

Note that I haven't included a lamp I my box.

Chuck

 

[cfellows]

The battery is an RC rechargeable 9v, widely available at hobby shops and Ebay. The coil is from a motorcycle. I picked it up at a motorcycle salvage place and don't know the make or model. I do think it's 1980's or 1990's vintage.

Chuck

 

[kadora]

Hello Chuck
I have built similar power box and i found handy
battery charging connector attached to the front panel
then you do not need to move chassis .
Kadora

 

[necchiom]

Well done Chuck! It looks like a jewels box!

 

[Herbiev]

Even your woodwork skills are first class