[SEL] JD 1 1/2 E mag & timing issues update

[Glenn Wilson]

Glenn Wilson
Endicott, NY
www.WilsonsWarbler.com

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From: Glenn Wilson <wilson at stny.rr.com>
Date: August 20, 2017 at 9:15:28 AM EDT
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Cc: Old eng list <stationary-engine at oldengine.org>
Subject: Re: [SEL] JD 1 1/2 E mag & timing issues udate

You now have me worried. My father gave me a 1 1/2 HP John Deere when I was in about 10th grade - about 1974. Let's see, 43 years ago! 

The igniter was missing and the mag was a disaster. I took the engine all apart and started painting it. Between then and now, the pieces have been moved all over. Fortunately I still live in the same house with the same garage and same two barns. 

During these years I did have a great mag guy redo the mag. I've forgot his name. He was on the SEL and used to go to Portland. I also think I somehow obtained a good igniter. 

At 59.5 years of age, I am changing from a hoarder into a more reasonable human. 

I spent two months this summer and fixed up my now-deceased father's 1966 Monarch 10ee lathe. I plan to put the John Deere together soon - maybe next summer. 




Glenn Wilson
Endicott, NY
www.WilsonsWarbler.com

On Aug 20, 2017, at 8:26 AM, cgandree at mchsi.com wrote:

Ok guys the mag was taken off again and recharged. Seems to be giving off a good spark but wondering if anyone knows what the voltage should be when turning over?
After getting some information from some of the boys at the Baraboo show about making sure that the push button pin will engage to help in timing the gears.  Not
sure what they are talking about as their engines were assembled and running.  Any good suggestions would be appreciated to help me get the old girl running again?
Thank you in advance,
Curt Andree
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