Forum: Ignition System
09-09-2023, 03:07 PM
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Forum: For Sale - Other Items
08-29-2023, 02:42 PM
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Forum: Ignition System
08-25-2023, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 769
The spark comes from the coil and is anywhere...
The spark comes from the coil and is anywhere from 25,000 volts or much higher, however there is very little amperage.
If your seeing no spark and the engine does not start you may have a dead coil....
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Forum: Ignition System
08-11-2023, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 963
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Forum: Ignition System
08-10-2023, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 963
Cap, rotor an wires are a regular maintenance...
Cap, rotor an wires are a regular maintenance item. Not as often as some parts like the points which wear out due to the "arcing" when they open and close. The plugs also wear out from all of the...
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Forum: Ignition System
08-09-2023, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 963
Just wipe it clean and use NO abrasives.
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Just wipe it clean and use NO abrasives.
The wires do wear out as RESISTANCE builds with use in this hi-voltage environment. Resistance also builds up on the cap and rotor as carbon builds up on...
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Forum: Ignition System
08-09-2023, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 963
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Forum: Fuel System
07-21-2023, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,133
I would go back to basics.
With the fuel and...
I would go back to basics.
With the fuel and cooling water OFF and maybe even the carb off.
1. Take the plugs out. Check them for being fouled or wet with gas, oil, or water.
2. Do a compression...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-05-2021, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 52
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Forum: Exhaust System
08-21-2020, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,496
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Forum: Electrical
07-17-2020, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Electrical
07-17-2020, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,964
so my 2 cents:
- rust / crude: just chisel it...
so my 2 cents:
- rust / crude: just chisel it out to make room to pass teh belt
- pulley: with a metal file, round just the sharp edge of your shaft, and the edge of the pulley where shaft goes it....
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Forum: General Interest
06-26-2019, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,268
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Forum: General Interest
06-26-2019, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,268
95% of outboard problems are carb problems. If...
95% of outboard problems are carb problems. If you aren't religious about running the fuel out, and sometimes even if you are, modern gas and tiny passages = problems.
If there is nothing obvious...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-05-2019, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,189
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Forum: Cooling System
04-04-2019, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,189
Very carefully.
I don't think you will have...
Very carefully.
I don't think you will have a problem. If you do have to scrape first try something softer than brass to scrape with; maybe a plastic or wood wedge. If there is any thin film left...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-04-2019, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,189
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Forum: Cooling System
04-04-2019, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,189
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Forum: Cooling System
04-01-2019, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,189
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Forum: Electrical
08-26-2018, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,961
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Forum: Electrical
08-25-2018, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,961
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Forum: Electrical
08-25-2018, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,961
I the crack did not get it to fire I doubt you...
I the crack did not get it to fire I doubt you have spark at the plugs, especially if the plugs were dry. Did you smell gas on the plugs or emanating from the cylinders?
Next confirm spark at the...
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Forum: Helpful Videos
06-04-2018, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 9,283
Installing Electronic Ignition
Hi All
I just installed the Pertronix 1146a electronic ignition on my Atomic 4 and used the opportunity to film the step by step.
https://youtu.be/jcdBjA7QTDc
Hopefully that helps someone...
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Forum: Electrical
10-15-2017, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,606
Been a LONG time since I've done this. Don't...
Been a LONG time since I've done this. Don't recall any difficulties. I recommend you remove the starter as opposed to doing it in place.
When you look at the old solenoid, the wear & arc points...
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Forum: Electrical
10-15-2017, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,346
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