The report:
Good news is I've got it running more or less ok..
Bad news is I can't see why it stopped. Diagnosis was points
closed, HOWEVER, I blocked the points open and still had a circuit to
ground. I removed the points and condenser, could find no worn spots
or any other problems, I verified that there was no internal short in
the points, reinstalled and all is fine.. which really bugs me.. I
fixed it but I don't know what was broken. Oh yeah,when were you
guys gonna tell me that changing points on this thing requires a knee
pad and 40 minutes.. ;-)
Lester
..oh yeah, Cap'n Bob, you were right, when the coil is wored backward
it does suck air in through the exhaust and shoot flames out the
carbs.. ;-)
On May 22, 2006, at 3:03 PM, Paul Asgeirsson wrote:
> Dear AAARRGGHHHHH!!!,
>
> Get brave! Take the cap off the dizzy and look to see if the
> points are
> closed up!!! Or the rotor has some carbon tracks. It's pretty
> easy to
> replace those 2 and the condensor!
>
> Whack on the courage button to see what's closed or broken in
> there! If
> that doesn't make it run, then ask the list again.
>
> Best, Paul A
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lester Ewing" <lewing@sport.rr.com>
> To: "Spridgets list" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 11:55 AM
> Subject: AAARRGGHHHHH!!!
>
>
>> Well it happened finally.. the Bugeye died. Thankfully it was just
>> past the driveway and my son was driving it. Quick diagnosis
>> indicated no spark to plug wires. Jumped 12v to coil, still no spark
>> so I'm thinking points closed up or rotor went away.. which is more
>> likely guys?
>>
>> Lester
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