electronic ignition

[Pierre Michaud]

I will be converting shortly my R69S to 12 volt 280 watt alternator system. I have heard that electronic ignition is available on these /5 systems. Boyer/Bransdon MK3 and Dyno III are two systems I have seen advertized in magazines. Can these be used on a converted R69S? Will it function with magneto and original coil? Anyone that has done this conversion, please give me any details that will allow me to weigh my options.

[David]

Hey Pierre,

I've recently converted my /6 to a DYNA III.
And it works fine.
The same goes for the /5.
Although be aware that your coils won't last forever !!!
If they are in a very good shape, you'll be able to use them for 20.000 - 30.000 km
If in bad condition meaby 5.000 km.
Watch out I've seen them explode(only once on the 15 BMW's I know with Electronic Ignition)
This can easily be solved by replacing them with the appropriate DINA coils.
I don't know the exact type but if you contact JANTJE SMITH POWERPARTS in Amsterdam, he'll be able to tell you more

Good luck,
David

[Pierre Michaud]

David,
Thanks for feedback. In the interim, the guys from DYNATECK emailed me to say that the /5 EI kit would not fit on the /2's even though I converted to a/5 12 volt alternator. Also, since I want to keep the magneto feature this would pose an additional problem if they indeed had the proper EI for my /2. So I guess Pentacomm points are my best option at this point or maybe I will just keep the original Bosh system as the latter points and condensers are still readily available.

Regards,

Pierre

[John Stock]

I have fitted a Boyer Double outlet coil to my 1959 R60. It involves a home made reluctor to fit on the end of the cam shaft
amd the pick up sensor mounted on a moving plate . The smoothness and power increase is brilliant. Would recommend it as amagneto replacement