Tecumseh 10HP 143-296042 Ignition How to update to non-points.

[silver1]

I have read that newer engines have coils that eliminate points.
Can I do that to my 10HP? If so what would be the part #?
Alternator magneto no. 610979.
LB

 

[chance123]

I am not certain, but I think Tec made a replacement coil just like B & S did. I will look in my book on Monday morning.

 

[Rivets]

If I did my research correctly, you have a VM100-157034B engine with a three legged coil mounted under the flywheel. Tecumseh did not made a CDI replacement for this system. Sorry for the bad news, but maybe chance will prove me wrong.

 

[Buckshot 1]

:smile: Ditto on what Rivets posted. Plus there are no mounting legs for the coil/mag on the block and no magnet on the flywheel O.D..

 

[chance123]

+1 what Riv and Buck said, but years ago I remember seeing a small solid state module that can be easily installed. I remember putting one on an old Clinton engine. I'll see if I can find the info on it.

 

[Buckshot 1]

:smile:That module was probably an Atom, there are others but can not recall the names.

 

[chance123]

:smile:That module was probably an Atom, there are others but can not recall the names.

YES!! That's the one.

 

[silver1]

YES!! That's the one.

Great,. waiting for more info.

 

[chance123]

Great,. waiting for more info.

Actually after seeing if they were still available in my book, they are called "NOVA" (works with 2 & 3 leg coils). I guess I remembered 4 letters and Atom sounded familier. They cost around $15.00. Funny because "NOVA" in Spanish means "No Go". Perhaps that's why the Chevy Nova didn't do too well here in So Cal

 

[silver1]

Actually after seeing if they were still available in my book, they are called "NOVA" (works with 2 & 3 leg coils). I guess I remembered 4 letters and Atom sounded familier. They cost around $15.00. Funny because "NOVA" in Spanish means "No Go". Perhaps that's why the Chevy Nova didn't do too well here in So Cal

GM tried sell Nova's in Mexico and failed:laughing:
I heard that was why.

ANy idea where to find this module?