Distributor ignition rotor fried, Anyone know why? |
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Distributor ignition rotor fried, Anyone know why? |
jcambo7 |
Jun 26 2017, 05:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
So after a little over three years I finally got some free time and money to get my 914 running again. Got her started up after changing oil, filter, and cleaning the gas tank. While I was trying to start it again after it quit running while I was tuning the carbs I found the ignition rotor to be fried and melted a bit.
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Dave_Darling |
Jun 26 2017, 05:27 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Heat melted it. (No s**t, Dave!) The heat is likely caused by resistance and lots of current. Usually there is a decent amount of current and very low resistance here.
First, do you have a "super" coil of some kind? The 914 seems to work best with a coil that has a resistor, either incorporated into the coil (as in stock or Bosch blue coils) or externally. Next, what does the inside of the cap look like? How about the connections on the plug wires, and the plug itself? --DD |
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