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1975 DT 250 Ignition System

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Does the 74 - 78 all use the same ignition setup?  flywheel, points, condenser, coils, plate. etc?   I may have found a 75 bike, at least I think that is what it is. 
1974 Yamaha DT125A
1974 Yamaha DT360A with SP96 Exhaust
1977 Yamaha DT250D
Next…196x-197x Yamaha something.


13 Oct 2025 01:06 #1

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Replied by MarkT on topic 1975 DT 250 Ignition System

Not sure exactly what you are asking.  Generically, they are "magneto points ignition systems".  

Specifically, they are NOT identical from year to year during that period, but you can make a "matched set" from a 77 work on a 75 for example by swapping all the components and adding a regulator.  

(Alan probably knows for sure but I seem to remember 74-76 ignition was Hitachi and 77-78 was Mitsubishi)
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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Replied by Gr8uncleal on topic 1975 DT 250 Ignition System

Part numbers suggest that all models use Mitsubishi parts (ie the part numbers end -2...).

I would bow to Mark's far greater knowledge and experience on whether or not complete setups can be interchanged - I don't know the clearances needed for the inside of the points cover, how long the end of the crankshaft is, or the wiring/terminals arrangement.
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Replied by MarkT on topic 1975 DT 250 Ignition System

74-79 250/360/400had a smaller opening in the case and a slightly smaller flywheel than the 68-73 250/360.

Physically, the 74-79 systems fit 68-79 for the 250/360/400.

The 68-73 250/360 will usually not fit the 74-79 because of the slightly bigger flywheel OD.  

Output power and wiring changed slightly as the bikes got newer but wiring can be adapted fairly easily to work if you swap complete systems (ie you need to swap the stator and flywheel as a matched set.)
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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