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Re: Magneto woes

To: british-cars@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Magneto woes
From: Fred Talmadge <fredtal@industryinet.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 18:29:14 -0500
How about the ground?

Fred
http://www.96trees.com



At 11:02 AM 4/25/2002 -0400, Johno8@aol.com wrote:
>Help!
>
>I have two magnetos which produce sparks from all four leads on each when
>turned by hand on the bench.  When installed in the car with the starter
>motor buzzing the engine around enthusiastically, there is, however, no
>spark.  I've tried advanced, in the middle and retarded (like me?), and with
>and without the kill wire.  I beleiev it's correctly timed, but even if it
>wasn't, it should produce a spark - just not at the right time.  There is a
>brand new battery in place.
>
>Any ideas?
>
>John Layzell
>Miami, Florida
>1925 Alvis SC 12/50 (with original FWB) - oldest Alvis in North America
>johno8@aol.com
>305-891-2059
>786-853-0711 Mobile

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