Harley With Electronic Ignition?

rdking · 05-26-2008, 05:07 PM

I have an 82 model D3. Someone along the way has replaced the point/condensor with what I assume to be electronic, a nylon module with 2 wires that go to the coil, instead of just one. My question is has anyone heard of this switch? Would there any other wiring changes?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

roady89 · 05-26-2008, 05:28 PM

Nylon module? Can you get some pics?

rdking · 05-26-2008, 09:39 PM

I have put it back together, but I will try to describe it, the best I can. Instead of where the points and condenser would be, there is a little rectangle box that has a blue wire and black wire that goes to the coil. The box looks like it's probably made of nylon, and it is attached to a round mounting plate that fits somewhat snug and has a hole big enough in the center to slip over the attachment with one screw on top and one on bottom, if these are loose there will be no fire at the spark plug. On the shaft that normally would turn to open and close the points there is a out of round attachment that looks to be pressed on the shaft and made of the same material as the rectangle box.
Hope this helps.

tew45 · 05-26-2008, 09:41 PM

I don't think those are made now. I have two that I had intended to use on an outboard motor. If I can find them I will post a brand name and how to use them.

rdking · 05-26-2008, 10:11 PM

Thanks tew, I would be interested in purchasing one from you if you wanted to sell. Mine has some numbers that end in 96, assuming thats when it was made.

tew45 · 05-26-2008, 11:27 PM

What I have is an Atom Electronic Ignition module. I don't think it will work on your HG. I think these were for small engine magneto systems. I know my units will not work for they are fore outboard engines. What color is the module you have. Mine is red. Check and see if there id some writing on the one you have.

rdking · 05-27-2008, 05:26 AM

As soon as I can, I'm still dealing with a broke leg.
Thanks,

tew45 · 05-27-2008, 07:32 AM

Does the engine run now and has it ever run with the module on ot that you know of?

BigBlockMan · 06-01-2008, 06:26 PM

I believe you will find the mod is original the later ones didn't have points. If I recall correctly it was a white plastic piece with a wire coming out. (ignition trigger)

rdking · 06-02-2008, 06:06 AM

Thanks, soon after acquiring this 82 model D3 I ordered an tune-up kit for it and it came with points/condenser. It wouldn't start so after a couple days of head scratching I found that this module where the points should be had loose screws, tightened them up and it fired. Do you know if this plastic module (electronic ignition) is available to buy?

Still have no reverse, the solenoid just clicks. Possibly the ignition switch? It has the forward/reverse in it.

Thanks for all your help and suggestions.

05-26-2008, 05:07 PM	#1
rdking Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 15	Harley With Electronic Ignition? I have an 82 model D3. Someone along the way has replaced the point/condensor with what I assume to be electronic, a nylon module with 2 wires that go to the coil, instead of just one. My question is has anyone heard of this switch? Would there any other wiring changes? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

05-26-2008, 05:28 PM	#2
roady89 nimda Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13,022	Re: Harley With Electronic Ignition? Nylon module? Can you get some pics?
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05-26-2008, 09:39 PM	#3
rdking Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 15	Re: Harley With Electronic Ignition? I have put it back together, but I will try to describe it, the best I can. Instead of where the points and condenser would be, there is a little rectangle box that has a blue wire and black wire that goes to the coil. The box looks like it's probably made of nylon, and it is attached to a round mounting plate that fits somewhat snug and has a hole big enough in the center to slip over the attachment with one screw on top and one on bottom, if these are loose there will be no fire at the spark plug. On the shaft that normally would turn to open and close the points there is a out of round attachment that looks to be pressed on the shaft and made of the same material as the rectangle box. Hope this helps.

05-26-2008, 09:41 PM	#4
tew45 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,312	Re: Harley With Electronic Ignition? I don't think those are made now. I have two that I had intended to use on an outboard motor. If I can find them I will post a brand name and how to use them.

05-26-2008, 10:11 PM	#5
rdking Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 15	Re: Harley With Electronic Ignition? Thanks tew, I would be interested in purchasing one from you if you wanted to sell. Mine has some numbers that end in 96, assuming thats when it was made.

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05-26-2008, 11:27 PM	#6
tew45 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,312	Re: Harley With Electronic Ignition? What I have is an Atom Electronic Ignition module. I don't think it will work on your HG. I think these were for small engine magneto systems. I know my units will not work for they are fore outboard engines. What color is the module you have. Mine is red. Check and see if there id some writing on the one you have.

05-27-2008, 05:26 AM	#7
rdking Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 15	Re: Harley With Electronic Ignition? As soon as I can, I'm still dealing with a broke leg. Thanks,

05-27-2008, 07:32 AM	#8
tew45 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,312	Re: Harley With Electronic Ignition? Does the engine run now and has it ever run with the module on ot that you know of?

06-01-2008, 06:26 PM	#9
BigBlockMan Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southwest Georgia Posts: 1,469	Re: Harley With Electronic Ignition? I believe you will find the mod is original the later ones didn't have points. If I recall correctly it was a white plastic piece with a wire coming out. (ignition trigger)

06-02-2008, 06:06 AM	#10
rdking Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 15	Re: Harley With Electronic Ignition? Thanks, soon after acquiring this 82 model D3 I ordered an tune-up kit for it and it came with points/condenser. It wouldn't start so after a couple days of head scratching I found that this module where the points should be had loose screws, tightened them up and it fired. Do you know if this plastic module (electronic ignition) is available to buy? Still have no reverse, the solenoid just clicks. Possibly the ignition switch? It has the forward/reverse in it. Thanks for all your help and suggestions.

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