Home | Classifieds | History | Technical | Links | Store | About Us | Email
Topics Topics Edit Profile Profile Help/Instructions Help Member List Register  
Search Last 1|3|7 Days Search Search Tree View Tree View  

Wico series A looses spark

Old Marine Engine » Timers, Magnetos, Ignition » Wico series A looses spark « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Matthew Balkwell
Senior Member
Username: matt

Post Number: 102
Registered: 04-2006
Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 02:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have been playing around with two wico maggys,i have been cleaning them up with the aim of keeping one and selling the other.
I bought a tune up kit that has the points , a rotor arm and a condenser, this was to go into the maggy that has a great spark. I put the tune up kit in, no spark i put the old parts back in , no spark.
There is absolutely no spark what so ever from the maggy that previously would make your arm ache if you got a jolt.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Regards Matt.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

David Myers
Senior Member
Username: dave_myers

Post Number: 75
Registered: 11-2006


Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 03:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Matt,
Check your wiring, especialy where the insulating washers are located. Also check you have not dropped the insulating sleeve from the points where the wires and nut fit on.
Dave.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

neil r jones
Advanced Member
Username: senojn

Post Number: 33
Registered: 08-2006
Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 07:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I can't help you Matthew but does anyone know where in Sydney I can get Wico/Lucas magnetos serviced .The last ones were done by the late John Forrest and Aub Rose .
Thank you.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Matthew Balkwell
Senior Member
Username: matt

Post Number: 103
Registered: 04-2006
Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 11:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Dave and Neil, i had another go at getting it right, and put the old points and condensor back in the maggy and gave the impulse a whirl, ouch back to normal, thanks for your replies.
Here is the info on a magneto repairer that i have been put onto by my motorcycle contacts.

Peter Scott Motorcycles

Magneto Services

44 Ravel Street

Seven Hills, NSW 2147

Tel 02 9624 1262
Regards Matt.


wico
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Todd Vidgen
Senior Member
Username: todd_vidgen

Post Number: 138
Registered: 03-2008
Posted on Monday, September 21, 2009 - 12:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hello fellas , do quite a few here
Cheers Todd
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

neil r jones
Advanced Member
Username: senojn

Post Number: 34
Registered: 08-2006
Posted on Monday, September 21, 2009 - 02:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hello Matt ,
Glad you got it going -feels much better when you can work it out yourself. Sorry about the shock but it does serve a purpose !
Appreciate the info on Peter Scott .Seems to ring a bell now and I had suggested to others to try motorcycle people.
Is the tune up kit a dud ?
G'day Todd ,
Am still coming to see you but will wait until the Davistown Regatta is over .
I'll bring a few magnetos which are not required at the moment and discuss a number of other items with you .Looking forward to it.
Cheers lads

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a public posting area. Enter your username and password if you have an account. Otherwise, enter your full name as your username and leave the password blank. Your e-mail address is optional.
Password:
E-mail:
Options: Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Administration Administration Log Out Log Out   Previous Page Previous Page Next Page Next Page

Home | Classifieds | History | Technical | Links | Store | About Us | Email
&copy 2005 OldMarineEngine.com, P.O. Box 188, Forest Dale, VT 05745-0188 • Phone: 802-247-4864 • All rights reserved.
   Marine Engine Seloc Repair Manual Lookup Tool

marine gas engine repair and restoration