[SEL] IHC M 3 HP Status

Sun May 7 15:36:09 PDT 2006

Hi List,
Well, it happened today.  The IHC M came to life after  being dead and stuck 
for many unknown years.  You guys are correct.  A  running M is something to 
hear.
Not everything worked as originally planned.  I tried using  a barbeque 
ignitor with an adapter.  However, this modified barbeque  ignition system wouldn't 
function properly when the engine was turning.   Back to the drawing board 
for a new design.  Since I was interested in  getting the engine started 
quickly, I decided to go with a buzz ignition  system.  A buzz coil triggering 
mechanism was built, fitted to  the cam, and tested with the buzz coil.
I did turn the engine (for about 15 minutes) with an electric motor  before 
applying power to the buzz coil.  This action helped get the rings  seated.  
Turning the engine, for this little time, sure helped.  You  can really feel the 
compression when turning the flywheel by  hand.
I originally fabricated the spark plug adapter using  dimensions sent to me 
by other M owner.  Needless to say, it didn't  fit.  I had to machine the 
outside of the adapter until it would fit the  inside of the ignitor hole.
I want to thank members of the list that provide me with  information.  It is 
great to have people who are willing to share  their information and 
experience.  

Francis  Maciel
Santa Maria,  CA

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running M is something to hear.</STRONG></DIV>
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a barbeque ignitor with an adapter.  However, this modified barbeq=
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ignition system wouldn't function properly when the engine was turning.&nbsp=
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Back to the drawing board for a new design.  Since I was interested in=20
getting the engine started quickly, I decided to go with a buzz ignition=20
system.  A buzz coil triggering mechanism was built, fitted t=
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the cam, and tested with the buzz coil.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>I did turn the engine (for about 15 minutes) with an electric m=
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before applying power to the buzz coil.  This action helped get the rin=
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seated.  Turning the engine, for this little time, sure helped.  Y=
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can really feel the compression when turning the flywheel by=20
hand.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>I originally fabricated the spark plug adapter using=20
dimensions sent to me by other M owner.  Needless to say, it didn't=20
fit.  I had to machine the outside of the adapter until it would fit th=
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inside of the ignitor hole.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>I want to thank members of the list that provide me w=
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information.  It is great to have people who are willing to share=20
their information and experience.=20
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