[SEL] Friends and Igniters

[cgandree at mchsi.com]

Welcome onboard "Unca Joe"...finally decided to come out of your hiding place 
and say a few good words.  For those of you that don't know Joe he comes from 
a long line of not only Gas engines, but Steam Tractors, not too mention being 
past president for one of the largest clubs in Illinois (Stephenson Cty 
Antique Engine Club, Freeport, Ill.), retired design control engineer for 
Honeywell Corp, Antique Car collector, Longrifle collector and all around good 
friend.
Curt Andree
> Hi Folks,
> 
> I'm new to the list so I'm not sure if I'm doing this right but here goes.
> Met a bunch of new SEL friends at Baraboo and Portland.  Dave and Arnie,
> Steve and Mel and Pete to name just a few.  Enjoyed the Thursday night
> banquet and the good company.  I think a few of you are a little eccentric
> but then who isn't?
> 
> Robert Bransen taught me a very valuable tip about igniters.  Carbon builds
> up on the moveable electrode and causes the shaft to drag.  You can trip it
> by hand or put a meter on it and it will act normal.  However, it doesn't
> take much drag to cause the engine to stop.  Try cleaning the shaft with
> carb cleaner and keep it well oiled.  This helps about 80% of igniter
> troubles when the igniter is in good condition.
> 
> Regards,
> Joe Maurer
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