[tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition

  • From: theresabuckner@xxxxxxx
  • To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:01:16 -0500 (EST)

 Fred     any time the coil gets overly hot , it is going to die very soon . 
coil is a " coiled wire " that magnifies the spark . It gets hot means    a 
short   it will work several times   then burn enough to    separate inside     
      then no workie at all           if it is HOT to the touch , more than 
because the engine is warm .  Then Dennis is    correct        OR like Mike 
Everett    new gas cap    sticker    fell into gas tank and floated over inside 
gas line           He would stop & it floated away       AAAAA the beauty of a 
44 year old machine                        terry





-----Original Message-----
From: Denis Dodson <coocoo@xxxxxxx>
To: tcb <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thu, Feb 17, 2011 8:28 am
Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition



Whatever about the fuel, your major clue is the hot coil, IMHO. Should not be 
hot if all was well.
 

From: tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Fred McDonald
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 12:12 AM
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition

 


1) I can not rule out a fuel problem, after running the bus at idle for over 30 
min. I drove to the mail box, 400 yards, on the way back the engine died would 
not start and I did notice that the fuel filter was empty, and the coil was 
very hot to touch. After sitting dead for about 10 min. the motor starts again 
and I get back to my drive way.

2) The bus was running fine, I had driven it 20 to 30 miles away from home 
several times but I notice a decrease in power and the idle was very slow.

I decided to change the condenser, (10 years old, now understanding what a 
condenser does) and points. 


From: theresabuckner@xxxxxxx 


Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 10:04 PM

To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 

Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition


 


Fred  This is late but you know that this is not a fuel problem  ????  Terry    
  sounds like trash in the tank ?      .clogged exhaust ?     loose wire ?
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Fred McDonald <texasbluebus@xxxxxxxxx>
To: tcb <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wed, Feb 16, 2011 11:29 am
Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition


After the last bout of trouble with the ignition, (I changed the plugs, coil, 
points, rotor & cap) the motor runs fine but over time I noticed a reduction in 
performance.

I check the points and their a little burnt.

I decided to change the condenser & put in a new set of points.

Changing the condenser is such a pain in the ass.

Finish the work & take a test drive; the motor is running great.

I get a few blocks from the house and the motor dies and will not start.

After some tinkering (not really doing anything) the motor starts up, running 
great, I get a few blocks down the street and the motor dies and will not start.

This is the same crap problem I had before!

I also question the quality of the parts, the part stores around here only 
carry Mexican or Chinese components.

 

 


 


From: Fred McDonald 

Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 11:12 AM

To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 

Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition


 



1) Where is Automotive Machine?

2) I have a stock 1600 single port motor with an alternator.

 


 


From: theresabuckner@xxxxxxx 

Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 10:46 AM

To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 

Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition


 


Fred    you know Automotive Machine sells a set  much cheaper & if you give 
them a few min.    they will put them in your dist. for you if you wish      
terry
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Fred McDonald <texasbluebus@xxxxxxxxx>
To: tcb <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wed, Feb 16, 2011 10:37 am
Subject: [tcb] Electronic Ignition


I want to convert to electronic ignition,

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=NFD%2D5600%2DBL

This is the kit I’m considering.









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