mag not working - was fine!

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Re: mag not working - was fine!

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JimFitz wrote:I've got one I could sell you - only used once ;) Jim
I've heard of many SpridSparks that have outlasted the owners. ;)
'There is a tide in the affairs of men
Which taken at the flood............'
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Stephen, ignore the current silliness and remember to come back and update us on your progress.
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Hi Grolly

In the interest of furthering my education could you direct me to a wiring diagram which relates to your explanation please?

Thanks Mick
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Cleaned the top point tower and insulators, reassembled, gapped, turn over by hand, BIG BLUE SPARK, popped the plug in, gave her a wee tickle, manually adjusted the timing, up to compression, valve decompressor activated, swing and ......... potato, potato, potato, potato.....happy days 8-) - thanks folks.
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Mick D wrote:Hi Grolly

In the interest of furthering my education could you direct me to a wiring diagram which relates to your explanation please?

Thanks Mick
Here is a link to a little book, "Magnetos Simply Explained".

http://www.free-energy-info.co.uk/Magnetos.pdf

Hope it helps.
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Stephen G80 wrote:Cleaned the top point tower and insulators, reassembled, gapped, turn over by hand, BIG BLUE SPARK, popped the plug in, gave her a wee tickle, manually adjusted the timing, up to compression, valve decompressor activated, swing and ......... potato, potato, potato, potato.....happy days 8-) - thanks folks.
Excellent news. :D

Now back to the silliness. ;)
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SPRIDDLER wrote:
ajstdrchris wrote:I've tried to find the SpridSpark device in the spares scheme but they're only available under the mental health act.
I think you have to convert the original STDxxx part number to the current format. P'raps Rob H will be able to confirm...........? ;-)
Most of the old STD parts were nuts.
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