[SEL] Recharging of Maytag coils

[Mark Shulaw]

It should start and run without the condenser but only till the 
points burn which can be fairly quickly. The condenser has little to 
do with the actual generation of spark, more to do with the 
protection of the points from arching and burning quickly. If you try 
it without a condenser gap the points a bit wider then the spec .020 
to get a clean break or so that the arc flame between the points does 
quit due to width of gap.        Mark


At 02:11 PM 6/8/2009, you wrote:
>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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Mark Shulaw
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USA

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