Predator coil on Briggs?

[Nessmuck]

I read, on another site, that a predator ignition coil will fit an older Briggs engine.
Both being 5hp horizontal engines.
Anyone know if this is true?
It would eliminate points and is a lot cheaper than the Briggs type coil.
Sincerely,
Nessmuck.

 

[Rivets]

Never heard of being able to do this, but I also say never say never. Would I try, NO.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

if you're going to try a predator coil, you might as well buy a aftermarket of the Briggs conversion coil on Amazon or eBay... it should at least fit.

 

[StarTech]

Just remember old cast cylinder blocks can't use Magnetron coils due to being reverse flywheel magnets polarity.

 

[Nessmuck]

I'll check my block, thank you. I think it's alumumnumanum.
Predator coil is 1/3 the price, so just hoping.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

do you have the model # of the 5hp briggs?

 

[Nessmuck]

I tried to attach photos.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Considering that the Predators are a Honda Clone I would be very surprised if they would firstly fit ( as in bolt on )
Then if they bolted on then there is the question of weather they are timed the same
But of course if you read it on the WWW it must be true .
Good luck.

 

[hlw49]

Just remember old cast cylinder blocks can't use Magnetron coils due to being reverse flywheel magnets polarity.

You can use the original coil if good and use a TCI two wire module and reverse the wires. Ground - to coil and + to ground.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

I tried to attach photos.

upload them to an image hosting website and copy n paste the link here