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Problem solved: NOS magneto that has been sitting inside a box for 30+ years, does not mean that you should install right out of the box...
Opened up the NOS magneto, and cleaned points, and all electrical and ground contacts. Although sparking at ambient pressure, corroded points and...
Boroscoped the intakes. They are open and clean. Also tested the wires with a high voltage cable tester. Both checked good. Will check exhausts. Thanks.
Yes. Removed rocker arm covers. All valves opening and closing fully when turning by hand. Performed compression tests. All good and strong.
Engine is new, with 60 hrs. Only replaced old mag b/c is was hard to start, however, it ran well once its started. Started running bad after...
My engine is only running on cylinder #1. The other one is cold to the touch when the engine runs. Have replaced the mag, wires, spark plugs with all new hardware. Timed the ignition as per the above instructions, but still running on one cylinder. Then replaced the carburetor and fuel...
Can the magneto be installed in a 2 cylinder engine without removing the governor, as long as the impulse coupling clicks between the 18 and 28 marks after installing?
Can it be done?
Can you install the magneto in a two cycle engine without taking the governor off to align the V marks, as long as the impulse coupling clicks between 18 and 28?