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by pspete
Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Test
Replies: 19
Views: 2124

Re: Magneto Test

mike37 cdn wrote:
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:53 pm
hi pete i am in ontario i have test equitment but i am one hour north of toronto if it helps mike
Thanks Mike, I'm about 2 hours west of Toronto on Lake Erie.
I'll PM you so we can talk about it.
by pspete
Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Test
Replies: 19
Views: 2124

Re: Magneto Test

Thanks Ron
I have some work to do making good local contacts I guess.
I'll let you know when I get more info.
by pspete
Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Test
Replies: 19
Views: 2124

Re: Magneto Test

Thank you for your help gentlemen.
I shall keep you posted.
by pspete
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Test
Replies: 19
Views: 2124

Re: Magneto Test

Will do Rob.
Thank you, that's good to know
Just joined the only chapter that's remotely close the other day, paid my money but haven't heard anything back from them yet.
by pspete
Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Test
Replies: 19
Views: 2124

Re: Magneto Test

Thanks Scott :) I can indeed feel the affliction/addiction to the T, love a challenge too. I have no problem paying a pro to rebuild the coils. All the ads I see are for USA guys and I'm in Canada, not sure about the logistics of shipping back and forth over the border. Should I just buy a set from ...
by pspete
Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Test
Replies: 19
Views: 2124

Re: Magneto Test

Prior to the test I did clean the mag post, and yes it was messy. I cleaned and gapped the plugs to .025 Cleaned the timer. Sanded with 400 grit between the points and gapped them to .030 Other than those things have not checked the coils any further as I don't have a coil tester nor know anyone tha...
by pspete
Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Test
Replies: 19
Views: 2124

Re: Magneto Test

Thanks.
So the reason it runs like crap on Mag under load compared to on Bat has nothing to do with the mag...
by pspete
Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Test
Replies: 19
Views: 2124

Magneto Test

Following all the instructions with the light bulb and analog meter etc. but not comfortable with this meter yet so not sure if I'm reading it correctly. Please help. I think I'm seeing 8v @ idle, 16v moderate rpm, 19 fastest rpm. Sorry about the orientation but it's the only way they would load. Id...