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: 1,691 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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'73-914kid |
Jun 28 2017, 10:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,473 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Vista, CA Member No.: 9,714 Region Association: Southern California |
I would be very surprised to see any damage to the points. With an MSD box, they are just a trigger mechanism.
For a quick test, grab a vw type 1 rotor (with resistor would work fine for a quick test) and try and start it. Brief running time on the rotor won't damage anything. |
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