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by LDB C5
Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Failure?
Replies: 36
Views: 4622

Re: Magneto Failure?

SUCCESS!!! Three flashes (36 VDC). 20VAC to ground at the pin! Runs on magneto again! I’ll swap the ignition switch and hope for the best.

A very sincere THANK YOU to all who helped the neophyte through this issue!
by LDB C5
Fri Mar 19, 2021 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Failure?
Replies: 36
Views: 4622

Re: Magneto Failure?

Not 16ga; 6ga.
by LDB C5
Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Failure?
Replies: 36
Views: 4622

Re: Magneto Failure?

your post 7 posts above this one. I am guessing I need to split the screws evenly with the contact post in the center. Also; i have the old contact assembly that I can use to "flash" the magnets, then replace it with the new one when I am through. From what I have read; 3 or 4 arcs should suffice pe...
by LDB C5
Fri Mar 19, 2021 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Failure?
Replies: 36
Views: 4622

Re: Magneto Failure?

I tried the compass, and cant seem to get the needle to point directly parallel with the engine. I will remove the inspection cover and try to align the contact screw with the contacter assembly pin manually. I have "crimp on" ring connectors for the cable so that I can attache it to the contact pin...
by LDB C5
Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Failure?
Replies: 36
Views: 4622

Re: Magneto Failure?

The car is pointing ENE (mostly E). I picked up some 6ga wire and connectors to make jumpers to reach from the 36vdc battery bank on the boat to the T. I Had no idea how hard it would be to find a compass! I should have one later today. With a little luck, I should attempt this later today or tomorr...
by LDB C5
Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Failure?
Replies: 36
Views: 4622

Re: Magneto Failure?

Thanks Jim!! I copied and saved the post that you referenced. I do not have an external oil line, so that's not it. I may have some time this coming weekend. I need to get a compass, and give it a try. I am still trying to understand what could cause the magnets to lose their charge so immediately. ...
by LDB C5
Wed Mar 17, 2021 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Failure?
Replies: 36
Views: 4622

Re: Magneto Failure?

Thanks for the replies, suggestions, ideas etc! I am not aware of and DC voltage being applied to the magneto. Checked the ignition switch, no issues. Replaced the magneto contact pin, same results. I like the following idea "do an in car magnet recharge. align magnets to field coil, etc. I have use...
by LDB C5
Fri Mar 12, 2021 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Failure?
Replies: 36
Views: 4622

Re: Magneto Failure?

I have checked the coils (as far as I can check them) and they all function and fire as they should (at least on battery). I have a replacement switch coming on Monday so I will swap that out. I think the magneto voltage may be a little low (3 VAC at a mid idle RPM when running on battery) at the ou...
by LDB C5
Fri Mar 12, 2021 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Failure?
Replies: 36
Views: 4622

Magneto Failure?

The car is a 26 coupe; 6v. It had been sitting for ~ 20 years. I have had it running and driving several times with no real issues. It "was" running on either battery or magneto. Driving around last week, a bit further than usual, and all at once it started sputtering, backfiring, and finally stalle...
by LDB C5
Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: head water outlet threads stripped
Replies: 15
Views: 3033

head water outlet threads stripped

One of the water outlet threads in my cylinder head is stripped. Any suggestions? it is the thread on the drivers side. Is there enough material around the bolt hole to simply drill it out and re-tap it one size larger? I would prefer not to have to replace the head, but if that's what needs to be d...
by LDB C5
Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New to forum & Model T
Replies: 11
Views: 2636

New to forum & Model T

Under the heading Please Help The Dummy! I ma new to both the forum and Model Ts in general. I just purchased a 1926 coupe, and should have it back in my garage in a week or so. I looked at the car where it currently is and it appears to be in great shape. it was my neighbor's grandfathers car. he h...