I got into motorcycles to learn about internal combus(content)tion engines. I learned two takes aways. First, it comes down to fuel, fire or air. Sounds like you have a fuel problem. Second, there is no such thing as an external combustion engine. Unless you consider anarchy. But now I digress back to politics. Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "Fred McDonald" <texasbluebus@xxxxxxxxx> Sender: tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:11:42 To: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Reply-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. Any thoughts?