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Hercules Engine NewsHercules Ignition SystemsBy Glenn Karch.Determining the correct ignition system to use on a Hercules-built engine is a problem that routinely arises among Hercules engine collectors. Over the course of years ignition systems were routinely swapped out or modified, leaving current owners unsure how their engines were originally equipped. Fortunately, sorting it out isn't that hard. For the small-block engines, four basic ignition systems were used from 1914 through 1929. The igniter was the first system used, followed by the Webster M, the Webster 1A and, lastly, the Wico EK. Igniter System The igniter, battery and coil system had a blade-type trip on the side rod of the igniter to create a spark (Figure #1). Beginning with the Model D in early 1914, the igniter with battery and coil was standard on Hercules engines. For extra cost, a cr... 817 of 2677 characters shown.
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