HT Leads. be warned.

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Re: HT Leads. be warned.

Post by Alan H »

Take the lead off the points that aren't firing and test between earth and the terminal that the lead came off. If you have a circuit all the time, i.e. whether the points are open OR closed, it'll be the order of the washers on the points spring that's wrong. It's very easy to have the centre bolt earthing the points arm if the centre spacer or insulating washer are in the wrong place. Flick the lead you have taken off the points to earth and check for a spark at the plug. That'll prove whether it's points or wiring. The spark will be weak if the condenser isn't in the LT circuit, but should still spark.

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I'm not loving it at the moment.

i also soldered the pins in the connect im not worried. thats the case.
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just to be clear on the order?

also.... i noticed its the kokusan ignition... i never clarified when the shop ordered the condensors is there a difference besides the wire length?
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So... The frustration continues.
New condensors in. Only fired center and right. I didn't see any sparking on left points while it was running. Guess they're done. I ordered a complete set.
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Post by jabcb »

If you have a collection, then points & carb problems can get aggravating at times.

Put the additional lead out between the spring & metal washer, or on the other side between the existing lead out & metal washer.
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