Coil conversion?

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vernonfarmer
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Coil conversion?

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Has anyone converted their two cycle outboard coils to automotive-type coils? I have a 1959 McCullough Flying Scott. It has three coils and I keep having issues with one or more cylinder "missing". I saw a motor similar to mine a few years ago and it had the automotive coils on it. That boat and its motor have been sold and I can't find the guy who did this conversion. I may have scored the last NOS McCullough coil a couple of years ago. Thanks for any help.

John
Phill Blank
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Re: Coil conversion?

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John,

Have you tried contacting anyone from the Antique Outboard Motor Club? I would think someone there would have an answer. I just received my latest issue and note a guy by the name of Doug Penn is a contact for old outboard motor info and parts. His email address is: douglas.penn@gmail.com. Give him a try.

Good Luck,

Phill
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vernonfarmer
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Re: Coil conversion?

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Thanks, Phil. Would you believe I just had brunch this morning with the local chapter president of AOMC and FORGOT TO ASK HIM! DOH!
Sucks to get old.....
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