[SEL] Ignitor problems URGENT please

[Bob Matthews]

Peter,
  Check to see that the ignitor is properly grounded and the other lead 
is properly insulated, not cracked or burnt on the insulation. The 
ignitor should have a good snap when it trips.
The contacts may be checked by being sure that they are closed and then 
disconnecting the power to them.  You should get a spark at the 
connection-disconnection place.
Hope this helps.
Bob

<<Bob Matthews>>
  <<NW Ohio>>



Peter Lowe wrote:

>Hi all
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>I have a guy in northern Queensland who is restoring an R&V engine for the 
>National Rally next week and he is having ignitor problems.
>I do not have any stand alone ignitor engines and have never worked on just 
>an ignitor. I know how they work though ;-))
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>The engine is dead, it has spark on the ignitor points, it has fresh fuel, 
>nothing, dead, deceased, will not run.
>He is using a fluoro light 36watt fluoro ballast at 12 volts, I have had 
>better results making them out of 56watt ballasts.
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>He ran the voltage up to 24 volts and the engine runs nicely, but that is an 
>impractical voltage to rally with plus I would guess the extra current would 
>not be good for the points in the long run.
>The engine timing is correct.
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>Anyone got any clues.
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