MadModder
Gallery, Projects and General => Member Videos => Topic started by: Jim Dobson on July 24, 2023, 11:46:10 PM
-
G'day all, I have taken more than a few days to build the base for this Enjomor 6cc Hit & Miss Engine. Really happy how it turned out.
I can't get a spark from the plug. Has anyone got any thoughts on what to check out to see why I'm not getting a spark? I've pointed out in the video a few things where I'm stuck.
-
Looks Good Jim,
My first thought is check the reed switch wires. You say three but only two are used so can you check the two connected wires actually make a circuit when the contacts close then no circuit when they break? Or reversed?
First place I would check anyway.
Good luck trouble shooting the problem and other more knowledgeable that I will chip in with more help I'm sure.
John B
-
Thanks John appreciated mate. I will try that.
Hopefully the process of elimination eventually gets it running.
Have a great evening and thanks again.
-
I’ve no idea but to follow the power and see where it stops, although it would be a hoot if it was the on / off badge needs flipped 180*.
Probably the best person to talk to would be Doc he’s done a few of those and he’s a forum member too.
-
I’ve no idea but to follow the power and see where it stops, although it would be a hoot if it was the on / off badge needs flipped 180*.
Probably the best person to talk to would be Doc he’s done a few of those and he’s a forum member too.
G'day Tom, I've checked the on off switch :)
Thanks for the reply, appreciated.
-
The wires on the tail end of the contact breaker seem very close to the metal guide . Might be worth checking.
Do you get a spark with the electrics off of the engine?
BTW the base looks fabulous 😁
-
The wires on the tail end of the contact breaker seem very close to the metal guide . Might be worth checking.
Do you get a spark with the electrics off of the engine?
BTW the base looks fabulous 😁
Thanks Bill appreciated, how do I test to get a spark off the engine?
-
To test spark , just put a short wire into the plug cap and space it a couple of millimetres from the ground (black) wire.
or stick your finger there - if it hurts like ##!# it's probably working ;-)
-
That’s the first thing I did working on the BSA’s and Triumphs was to put a screwdriver into the boot and tell them to kick it over if it’s a constant shock add a new condenser! Lol
Are you sure the ground is good and the contacts are isolated?
-
:) thanks Tom & Bill