I am starting to re-build a 1960 Jubilee
Should I convert to 12v and if so where do I begin?
If you intend to ride it a…
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Previously roy_johnson wrote:
I am starting to re-build a 1960 Jubilee
Should I convert to 12v and if so where do I begin?
12 voltsis wellworth the extra cost then you can use electronic
ignition like boyer etc. I found the points system very hard to time and keep working for any length of time. Bruce Main Smith does a reprint of the old instruction manual and parts book a very big help
Bryon
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AL I was looking for that…
AL I was looking for that guide and forgot you provided it! Here is the link
http://www.aoservices.co.uk/info/NORTONLGTWT.pdf
I think the only mods I have made to the club loom was not to use 2 the wires from the Boyer box to the coils. The biggest disappointment are that the connector blocks don't fit the switches in the headlight very well, they won't go all the way on, but they work. I guess the Electra loom is more complicated with the electric start?
Dan
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Previously Dan Field wrote:
AL I was looking for that guide and forgot you provided it! Here is the link
http://www.aoservices.co.uk/info/NORTONLGTWT.pdf
I think the only mods I have made to the club loom was not to use 2 the wires from the Boyer box to the coils. The biggest disappointment are that the connector blocks don't fit the switches in the headlight very well, they won't go all the way on, but they work. I guess the Electra loom is more complicated with the electric start?
Dan
You would have altered the connections to the rectifier and you should have altered some of the alternator wiring that goes through the light switch. The Electra has only the one wire to the starter solenoid, ie it is not a great change but then there is the alternator switching with mechanical regulator box fixed on the rear mudguard to be removed. The interesting point I found was that my alternator switching box was still working some 50 years after manufacture, but the battery voltage was always too much or not enough so changing to a Zener brought the voltage right.
Al O
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If you intend to ride it at night I'd say yes. Have a look here. http://www.nortonownersclub.org/support/technical-support-electrical/6v-to-12v-alternator-conversion
i bought a new club loom and reg/rec from AO services along with a Boyer ignition, it was easy to fit and the bike started first kick after the rebuild. I did need some coloured wire and bullet connectors.
Dan