Ignition coil wiring problems

AlohaMyFriend · Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:39 am Post subject: 71 Bus Coil Wiring

My bus caught fire and burned a bunch a wires & now I'm trying to rewire everything correctly.
Could someone please give me some advice to figure everything out correctly?
So far I figure:
Coil negative terminal:
- Negative electronic ignition wire

Coil positive terminal:
+ Positive electronic ignition wire
+ Carb combo wires to pilot & choke
Then I believe the oil sensor wire & ignition dash wire should also be connected to the coil positive terminal but I'm not sure.

On the Picture I'm holding 2 wires coming from the right which I believe are to the back up light & key ignition switch, I'm also holding a 3rd wire coming from the left which I think is to the oil sensor dash light.
The electronic ignition positive & negative are connected to the coil. The wires to the carb are not connected nor pictured.
I'd also like to know what gauge wire is suitable. I checked at the auto store & they have a 10 gauge which handles up to 30 amps but I'm not sure if that's over doing it.
Also, where is the inline fuse suppose to be located?

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Rob711 · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 5:02 pm Post subject:

What caused fire?


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