I have recently obtained a 51 Comet, which the pervious owner had started to convert to coil ignition, I was told that all the parts required were correct. However when I connected the battery (12 V neg earth) there was smell of burning, followed by a poping sound. When I checked the coil casing was bubbled.
Can anyone tell me does it matter what coil is fitted? other than being 12 V, and could anyone provide a wiring diagram? The bike is fitted with a Toyota 12V alternator
Also how do I check if the bike is pos or neg earthed? when I got the bike it didn't have a battery. I connected a battery as pos earth, the lights did not work, at this point the coil had not been fitted. When I connected a battery as neg earth the lights work fine.
Many thanks
Tony
Can anyone tell me does it matter what coil is fitted? other than being 12 V, and could anyone provide a wiring diagram? The bike is fitted with a Toyota 12V alternator
Also how do I check if the bike is pos or neg earthed? when I got the bike it didn't have a battery. I connected a battery as pos earth, the lights did not work, at this point the coil had not been fitted. When I connected a battery as neg earth the lights work fine.
Many thanks
Tony