Ignition downgrade

[Mark ACC]

Bought my basket case with a panco look-alike and a HHB charging system. The Panco unit died and I'm pretty sure I'm just going to install the stock ignition and charging system. Any advise for this electronically challenged gear head?
I THINK I only need the ignition unit/ alternator and the TCI unit??? Anything I'm missing? I'm also running a mosfitt regulator/ rectifier from HHB. Can I run this with the stock ignition? Yes, I'm running with a battery. Any help is appreciated.

 

[kshansen]

Well first thing you need to be sure is the alternator rotor has the magnet to actuate the TCI unit.

 

[Jim]

Well first thing you need to be sure is the alternator rotor has the magnet to actuate the TCI unit.

... and the pickup/crank sensor

 

[WideAWAKE]

Do you already have a TCI unit???

May be a bit cheaper and faster to run another ignition set up.

They can be expensive and hard to find if you need one.

 

[5twins]

..... and no, your PMA reg/rec won't work with the stock system. See below for info on how to build a nice one that will .....

https://www.xs650.com/threads/diy-reg-rec-5twins-and-jim.55842/

 

[Mark ACC]

Well first thing you need to be sure is the alternator rotor has the magnet to actuate the TCI unit.

Shouldn't the alternator have the magnets built in?

 

[Jim]

Shouldn't the alternator have the magnets built in?

'80 and newer alternator rotors do, '79 and older don't.

 

[jpdevol]

I'm also running a mosfitt regulator/ rectifier from HHB. Can I run this with the stock ignition? Yes, I'm running with a battery. Any help is appreciated.

The HHB PMA is not compatible with reverting to OEM TCI, as the TCI is crank timed. But it would be compatible with OEM points or any other cam timed system ( Boyer, Tytronic, Rawhide, etc). Not to include the XSCharge system - unless you're just wanting to up your post-count here

 

[Mark ACC]

The HHB PMA is not compatible with reverting to OEM TCI, as the TCI is crank timed. But it would be compatible with OEM points or any other cam timed system ( Boyer, Tytronic, Rawhide, etc). Not to include the XSCharge system - unless you're just wanting to up your post-count here

Never said I wanted to run a HHB PMA with a TCI. Was asking what I needed to scrap the PMA and run a stock ignition. You're not trying to run up your post replies are you JP?

 

[jpdevol]

Never said I wanted to run a HHB PMA with a TCI. Was asking what I needed to scrap the PMA and run a stock ignition. You're not trying to run up your post replies are you JP?

Sorry I misunderstood your question

 

[nj1639]

Stator with the pick ups, rotor with the magnet embedded, TCI command module or Gonzo and then the appropriate rec/reg. Wiring schematic to follow or confirm.
Did I miss anything? Yes, the dual output coil.
I think that's all.
Worked for me.

 

[Mark ACC]

Thanks everybody!