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Mon, 15 September 2014 22:46  |
fred v
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Anyone have an Onan coil I could buy or know of a cheap substitute?
Thanks,
Fred V
'77 Royale RB 455
P'cola, Fl
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| Re: onan coil needed [message #262007 is a reply to message #262003] |
Mon, 15 September 2014 23:26  |
Otterwan
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I've heard you can use a Harley V-Twin coil.
1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: [GMCnet] onan coil needed [message #262008 is a reply to message #262003] |
Mon, 15 September 2014 23:42 |
powerjon
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Fred,
There are several options that you can use. Look at the following photo Album
The following coils should work also.
and
There may be others.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
On Sep 15, 2014, at 11:46 PM, fred veenschoten wrote:
> Anyone have an Onan coil I could buy or know of a cheap substitute?
> Thanks,
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> Fred V
> '77 Royale RB 455
> P'cola, Fl
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GMC Eastern States
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78 30' Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion Under Reconstruction
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| Re: onan coil needed [message #262009 is a reply to message #262003] |
Mon, 15 September 2014 23:57 |
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John Heslinga
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Fred: I think that someone with a lot more Karma than me, will answer with using a Harley Davidson V Twin Coil, so I will let them give you the specifics. I have not needed to do this myself yet, and therefore have not tried it to confirm that it works. (I do remember from the NET, that it has been used successfully.) My Onan actually runs OK and it is easy for me to service with my experiences. (Many years ago I owned and operated a Small Engine, and Lawn & Garden Shop)
BUT I HAVE ANOTHER IDEA!!.
That original Onan Ignition is not really as robust as modern Technology ignition systems, and that is why it causes some people problems.
( A little preview here) I have been working on an ignition system for my Onan using a multi Spark Capacitive Discharge Ignition Box. The coil I will be using for it will be a Coil Pack from a '95 to 2003 sunfire/ cavalier 2.3 engine. That same engine and coil pack is used in a million or more cars and many GM Applications. ( Finding it at a "Mens Mall or "Pick and Pull" should make it pretty cheap. (It was for me) The coil pack is part of a wasted spark ignition system that is used on most of the engines in those years. The Onan also uses a wasted spark configuration and that is why there is only one Coil and two leads. (I won't bother to explain how wasted spark works at this time unless Im asked)
The GM Coil Pack actually has a higher output than the Onan or the HD V-Twin Coil and Wiring it up is really quite easy
All That being said However, It does not fit in the same place as the original Onan Coil, and would need to be custom fitted to the Onan.
You did Ask for cheap, not easy: Right . ;>)
Cheap often means that you need to have some background knowledge and put some extra effort in. Just finding a new Onan Coil and replacing it, is the easiest!! So far my intent is simply satisfying my curiosity of how good I can make that ignition system. (notwithstanding the very good job others are doing)
I promise to share the results of my project, but there are a lot of issues that keep bumping its priority down the list.
Cheers!!
John and Cathie Heslinga
1974 Canyonlands 260
455, Manny tranny and 1 ton, 3:70 LS,
Red Seal Journeyman, DTE, BEd. MEd.
Edmonton, Alberta
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| Re: onan coil needed [message #262011 is a reply to message #262003] |
Tue, 16 September 2014 00:03 |
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John Heslinga
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Small correction.
The coils come from a 2.2 Liter Engine not 2.3 (2.3 is ford)
John
John and Cathie Heslinga
1974 Canyonlands 260
455, Manny tranny and 1 ton, 3:70 LS,
Red Seal Journeyman, DTE, BEd. MEd.
Edmonton, Alberta
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| Re: onan coil needed [message #262020 is a reply to message #262014] |
Tue, 16 September 2014 07:00 |
tphipps
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Fred installed a borrowed known good one, and Mr. Onan woke up and worked. He had high resistance on his coil, as I remember about 3 times the expected amount.
Nice to have GMC friends near by.
Tom, MS II
Only 36 miles to Fred's
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: onan coil needed [message #262021 is a reply to message #262003] |
Tue, 16 September 2014 07:29 |
fred v
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My coil measures 44k ohms on the secondary and I get no spark.
I found this site. Scroll down to the one with the yellow wires. The only problem is if it will fit into the hole. I ordered one (Onan replacement70 bucks) and it wouldn't fit and will send it back. I'll call on this one and ask first.
http://www.cas4.com/Electrical-Ignition/coils.html
Fred V
'77 Royale RB 455
P'cola, Fl
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| Re: onan coil needed [message #262022 is a reply to message #262020] |
Tue, 16 September 2014 08:10 |
Ken Burton
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OK, I just wanted to make sure he really had a bad coil before he went and bought a new one. I still say call Jim Bounds or Sirum and ask for a used one. I would rather have an OEM one if possible. Now if he had electronic ignition then I might look for a higher voltage one.
Ken
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: onan coil needed [message #262023 is a reply to message #262022] |
Tue, 16 September 2014 08:37 |
Joe Weir
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I replaced mine with the harley coil. Same basic shape, just a wee bit larger in the body - requires a little dremel work on the mount to make the hole larger - not real hard to do, and the part is easier to find than the onan coil. Due to the current state of replacement parts manufacturing though, I don't expect it to last as long - such is life.
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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| Re: [GMCnet] onan coil needed [message #262026 is a reply to message #262008] |
Tue, 16 September 2014 08:50 |
Otterwan
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powerjon wrote on Mon, 15 September 2014 21:42Fred,
There are several options that you can use. Look at the following photo Album
The following coils should work also.
and
There may be others.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
Looks like somehow all the links disappeared from your post.
Just a thought. Couldn't you use any round 12 volt coil of the approximate size if you spliced the coil ends of your spark plug wires together?
1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: [GMCnet] onan coil needed [message #262031 is a reply to message #262026] |
Tue, 16 September 2014 09:22 |
powerjon
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David,
See if this works for you.
There are several options that you can use. Look at the following photo Album
The following coils should work also.
and
There may be others.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
On Sep 16, 2014, at 9:50 AM, David Orders wrote:
> powerjon wrote on Mon, 15 September 2014 21:42
>> Fred,
>> There are several options that you can use. Look at the following photo Album
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>> The following coils should work also.
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>> and
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>> There may be others.
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>> JR Wright
>> 78 Buskirk Stretch
>> 75 Avion
>> Michigan
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> Looks like somehow all the links disappeared from your post.
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> Just a thought. Couldn't you use any round 12 volt coil of the approximate size if you spliced the coil ends of your spark plug wires together?
>
> --
> 1976 Royale "Twinkie II" Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to
> us."
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GMC GreatLaker
GMC Eastern States
GMCMI
78 30' Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion Under Reconstruction
Michigan
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| Re: [GMCnet] onan coil needed [message #262032 is a reply to message #262028] |
Tue, 16 September 2014 09:30 |
powerjon
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Rob,
Thanks for the information, the coil that you suggested was the last on my list, I think. The info on the type of coil specs is great too! Comment on the coil used in the photo album? I posted that because of the album and not personal experience. I know that you are an experienced Harley guy.
JR
On Sep 16, 2014, at 10:18 AM, Rob Mueller wrote:
> G'day,
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> I GA-RON-TEE this coil will work and to prove it I will put my money where my mouth is!
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> http://www.jpcycles.com/product/3000140
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> If anyone buys one and it doesn't work I will pay them TWICE what they paid for it!
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> Obviously if it is a defective part that statement doesn't count!
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> If you're really penurious do an eBay search and you'll find a used one like JR installed for $14.95 including shipping!
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> If you decide to go the HD route you need to make sure of two things:
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> 1) That the coil is for DUAL fire and not SINGLE fire
> 2) That the coils is for 12VDC - early Harleys had 6VDC coils
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> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
> USAussie - Downunder
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of fred veenschoten
> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 7:29 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] onan coil needed
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> My coil measures 44k ohms on the secondary and I get no spark.
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> I found this site. Scroll down to the one with the yellow wires. The only problem is if it will fit into the hole. I ordered one
> (Onan replacement 70 bucks) and it wouldn't fit and will send it back. I'll call on this one and ask first.
>
> http://www.cas4.com/Electrical-Ignition/coils.html
>
> --
> Fred V
> '77 Royale RB 455
> P'cola, Fl
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GMC Eastern States
GMCMI
78 30' Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion Under Reconstruction
Michigan
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| Re: [GMCnet] onan coil needed [message #262033 is a reply to message #262031] |
Tue, 16 September 2014 09:55 |
Otterwan
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powerjon wrote on Tue, 16 September 2014 07:22David,
See if this works for you.
There are several options that you can use. Look at the following photo Album
The following coils should work also.
and
There may be others.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
On Sep 16, 2014, at 9:50 AM, David Orders wrote:
> powerjon wrote on Mon, 15 September 2014 21:42
>> Fred,
>> There are several options that you can use. Look at the following photo Album
>>
>>
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>> The following coils should work also.
>>
>>
>> and
>>
>> There may be others.
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>> JR Wright
>> 78 Buskirk Stretch
>> 75 Avion
>> Michigan
>
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> Looks like somehow all the links disappeared from your post.
>
> Just a thought. Couldn't you use any round 12 volt coil of the approximate size if you spliced the coil ends of your spark plug wires together?
>
> --
> 1976 Royale "Twinkie II" Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to
> us."
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Nope, still just gaps in you post. Can anyone else see the links?
1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: [GMCnet] onan coil needed [message #262034 is a reply to message #262033] |
Tue, 16 September 2014 10:10 |
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wally
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Otterwan wrote on Tue, 16 September 2014 09:55powerjon wrote on Tue, 16 September 2014 07:22David,
See if this works for you.
There are several options that you can use. Look at the following photo Album
The following coils should work also.
and
There may be others.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
On Sep 16, 2014, at 9:50 AM, David Orders wrote:
> powerjon wrote on Mon, 15 September 2014 21:42
>> Fred,
>> There are several options that you can use. Look at the following photo Album
>>
>>
>>
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>> The following coils should work also.
>>
>>
>> and
>>
>> There may be others.
>>
>> JR Wright
>> 78 Buskirk Stretch
>> 75 Avion
>> Michigan
>
>
> Looks like somehow all the links disappeared from your post.
>
> Just a thought. Couldn't you use any round 12 volt coil of the approximate size if you spliced the coil ends of your spark plug wires together?
>
> --
> 1976 Royale "Twinkie II" Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to
> us."
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Nope, still just gaps in you post. Can anyone else see the links?
Gaps here too, no links, not sure why.
Wally Anderson
Omaha NE
75 Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] onan coil needed [message #262052 is a reply to message #262026] |
Tue, 16 September 2014 11:55 |
fred v
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It is my understanding that you cannot do that. It overloads the points. I read that on the Smokestack forum. You can wire 2 coils in series and make that work but you would have to locate them somewhere and lengthen the wires.
Otterwan wrote on Tue, 16 September 2014 08:50powerjon wrote on Mon, 15 September 2014 21:42Fred,
There are several options that you can use. Look at the following photo Album
The following coils should work also.
and
There may be others.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
Looks like somehow all the links disappeared from your post.
Just a thought. Couldn't you use any round 12 volt coil of the approximate size if you spliced the coil ends of your spark plug wires together?
Fred V
'77 Royale RB 455
P'cola, Fl
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