Magneto ground wire D47U

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1 year 6 months ago #248265 by Tuna

Magneto ground wire D47U was created by Tuna

Putting a starter motor on the pony motor, I need a longer mag ground wire. It has a 7mm spark plug wire currently for the ground wire. Can a use a 12 ga wire for the grounding wire? I know to run it out of gas on the pony and not use the kill switch, but want it working just in case.

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1 year 6 months ago #248266 by juiceman

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Yes, 12-14 gauge wire will be okay. Add some wire loom to protect it from chaffing or heat.
Please share some photos of your project please. We like pictures. JM

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1 year 6 months ago #248308 by Tuna

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I have to relocate the starter solenoid as I won’t clear the hood. The money and effort was worth it as the pony motor starts so easy now.

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1 year 6 months ago #248309 by juiceman

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Yessiree,, that has had to be done here a time or two. Electric pony start is the way to go if one doesn't go DE.
Did you already have the electric for the pony or did you purchase? I had a D2 that needed to be converted and it seems to have taken me major effort to find all the bits and pieces. I want to say it was an isolated incident. Thanks for the picture. JM

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1 year 6 months ago #248314 by trainzkid88

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just give the bonnet the gurney bubble treatment or cut a hole so it clears it. kidding just mount it elsewhere. a electric start pony is the best of both worlds for these old girls.

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