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[singleminded]

My box of bits Series 1 Interceptor came without a magneto. Has anyone substituted the magneto with electronic ignition on their Series1/1A?
Is it possible to fit a distributor from a Bullet to the Interceptor timing case?

Allan.

[vince]

Hi, a distributor can be fitted,our host has them in the used parts listing. Vince

[singleminded]

Thanks Vince.
Can you confirm that the Interceptor magneto sprocket will fit the Bullet distributor spindle taper?

[vince]

Hi, distributor has a single chain. You have to change inlet camshaft sprocket as well . Vince.

[Adrian]

The spindle taper on the Indian Bullet "distributor" matches the Lucas magneto's. My bikes (singles) have BT-H electronic magnetos with the standard taper and 3/8" BSF nut, and Indian Bullet timing gear fits right on. Sounds like you just need the right sprocket and chain. The Pazon Surefire ignition is pretty much he same for singles and twins apart from the extra coil and wiring.

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[Marko]

Hi, I've just read the above & find it interesting.. Taking things a little further: my Connie has a k2f fitted - manual advance/retard. Can I fit an Indian made distributor like the one discussed above ? The manual advance/retard on the bike has caught me out a few times..
It would be nice to have a bike where I don't have to have the mag lever just so to start and so forth
thanks
best regards Mark

[PO51UHD]

I fitted a Pazon electronic system to my Connie and haven’t had to touch it since. Brilliant device!

[Adrian]

Which Pazon did you fit to your Connie? They now offer Surefire, Smartfire and Altair versions.

Marko, you could just fit a magneto with an automatic advance and retard. Our hosts' USED1067 would do, or maybe an electronic mag from BT-H?

http://accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycle ... tion/26311

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[vince]

Hi, just to clarify, I was referring to the twin distributor. The bullet type , while it will fit the case, the sprocket will not lineup. K2f type magneto have a thick spaced adaptor. Finally the bullet is not a true distributor, just a points housing with no rotor arm so a dual plug lead coil would be required. Vince

[singleminded]

Thanks for the clarification Vince.
It seems that a Bullet 'distributor' will not work on a twin, so I would need a distributor from a twin.

I'm not keen on the idea of simply installing a used K2F magneto. From my experience, an old mag will cause problems at some point. Buying a used one and paying to have it reconditioned is probably the most expensive solution to my lack of ignition components.

A newly made magneto replacement with electronic conversion built-in is next in terms of cost, followed by a converted mag body with electronics added. Next there is the Wassell distributor replacement housing with electronics inside.

The cheapest option does seem to be a used distributor from a twin, perhaps fitted with a Pazon or similar.

Being a Yorkshireman, I think I know which way I will be going.....

Thanks for everyone's input.