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hot wiring a mite

Post by guner51 » Sat Jul 04, 2015 8:11 am

Can you just run a wire from the positive side of a 24 volt battery to the distributor to see if it will start ?


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Post by Radar4xfour » Sat Jul 04, 2015 12:37 pm

Yes you can.

If this is a new to you Mighty Mite you will want to read this info from Rob Walsh: http://m422a1.com/pdf%20docs/Mighty_Mit ... %20RFW.pdf
To quote Rob "DO NOT CRANK a MM Engine that has been sitting/stored for a long time unless you inspect the cylinder bores!"

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Post by guner51 » Sat Jul 04, 2015 6:47 pm

The engine has been rebuilt and its sitting in the frame. I just wanted to start it before I put the body on.
I was just wanted to know if I put a straight 24 volt to the dist. will it be alright or will I cook the coil and condenser .

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Post by rodusmc1962 » Mon Jul 06, 2015 7:09 am

Can`t you go directley to the starter from the positive terminal?

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Post by guner51 » Mon Jul 06, 2015 1:16 pm

yes you can get the 24 volts at the starter.
What I'm wanted to find out can I use 24volts straight to the dist. with out going throught the switch ,voltage regulator, and everything in between.

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Post by Bill H. » Tue Jul 07, 2015 7:03 pm

Yes a "jumper" straight to the distributor is okay.
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Post by guner51 » Wed Jul 08, 2015 6:44 am

Thanks Bill thats what I needed to know.

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Post by dcartledge » Wed Jan 13, 2016 5:39 am

I would caution not to leave the 24v on the distributor with the engine not running - could fry the points if they happen to be closed.
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