Loss of magneto spark tonight ? After investigation I've found there is water in the magneto.
It's a Lucas nr1 mag fully reconditioned 600 miles ago .
The bike all ways starts 2/3 kick .
I've removed the points cover and tried to dry it and I've blasted it with carb/brake cleaner in the hope it will clear if ..left it on the side stand to keep a tilt on it.
Wife it's going to lose a hair dryer tomorrow???
Any other ideas ?????
Water In my magneto
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Re: Water In my magneto
Make sure the hole in cap is clear and at the bottom. I have gone through floods, bike cuts out. Dry with tissue and they start again.
Make sure the plug lead is sealed at the mag, also you have the rubber boot on the mag cable where it enters the mag., or water will drip in via the mag cable.
Make sure the plug lead is sealed at the mag, also you have the rubber boot on the mag cable where it enters the mag., or water will drip in via the mag cable.
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Re: Water In my magneto
Personally I'd be wary of where you use the carb / brake cleaner.
Also read the H&S warning - I think that for some types there's some nasty stuff in them.
Johnny B
Also read the H&S warning - I think that for some types there's some nasty stuff in them.
Johnny B
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Re: Water In my magneto
I normally carry a small WD40 spray with me to use on flooded magnetoesnand the like.
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Re: Water In my magneto
It's alive it was very damp. I blew it out with the air line and wd40 etc .It's now got a nice spark on the bench .there's a slight arching near the points back plate ? I've cleaned at set the points .
I've let the wife put the heating on ????oh yes I have ???
Only so I can leave the mag in the house for a few days just to air it out .
I've let the wife put the heating on ????oh yes I have ???
Only so I can leave the mag in the house for a few days just to air it out .