[SEL] Recharging of Maytag coils

[bill at antique-engines.com]

Good chance it won't start at all without the condenser - may cause points
to arc and not break cleanly.

Bill


> Hi Mark,
>          (Actually to Mark Shulaw but kept on the lists for others to read
> and learn!!)
>          Just a quick update.
>          I took the drive to my friend (70 miles away) yesterday and he
> recharged the magnets for both twins for me. Very impressive, I've never
> seen this done before.
>          They previously only attracted a screwdriver - now you can pick
> the whole flywheel up with a lathe tool !!
>          Unfortunately this was quite late yesterday so I could not "play"
> with the engine but it did appear to start easier (still with the electric
> drill) and ran a little smoother. Today was work (day job) again so I've
> not been able to do anything to the Maytag - next step is to try and start
> without the condensor. (I still cannot start it easily with the kick
> start!).
>          I will first try with the condensor disconnected (but will not
> run
> it for any length of time like this). If this gives me a better spark then
> I'll replace the condensor. Can you tell me if I can use any car condensor
> (I've ordered from you but in the meanwhile should I go out and buy a
> condensor from a lawnmower engine (eg. Briggs & Stratton) to try with.
>          I do not know anything about how condensors are "rated" and also
> know that if I went to one of the local "auto spares" shops that they
> would
> also not know the difference. My friend (who recharged the magnets)
> suggested a lawnmower engine condensor as these are for a magneto.
>
>
>
>
>
> Keep the revs up (or down)
> Jerry Evans
> Near Johannesburg in Sunny South Africa.
> Etched Brass Engine Plates made to order:
> <www.oldengine.org/members/evans/plates/index.htm>
>
>
>
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