[tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
- From: Eric Woodall <ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx>
- To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:28:32 -0600
If I'm not mistaken that is what prompted Mike to sell that bus.
On Feb 17, 2011, at 9:37 AM, "Denis Dodson" <coocoo@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Ooooo, I had not heard that about Everett’s bus. That may be the most evil
> mechanical hard to find thing ever. In a past Bulli Gras I found him on the
> side of the freeway, really pissed off, installing an electrical fuel pump
> (he was soooo pissed). Was that the same problem?
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> From: tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> theresabuckner@xxxxxxx
> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:01 AM
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
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> 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
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Denis Dodson <coocoo@xxxxxxx>
> To: tcb <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thu, Feb 17, 2011 8:28 am
> Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
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> Whatever about the fuel, your major clue is the hot coil, IMHO. Should not be
> hot if all was well.
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> 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
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> I decided to change the condenser, (10 years old, now understanding what a
> condenser does) and points.
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> From: theresabuckner@xxxxxxx
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> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 10:04 PM
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> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
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> 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 ?
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Fred McDonald <texasbluebus@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: tcb <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wed, Feb 16, 2011 11:29 am
> Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
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> 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.
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> I check the points and their a little burnt.
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> I decided to change the condenser & put in a new set of points.
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> Changing the condenser is such a pain in the ass.
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> Finish the work & take a test drive; the motor is running great.
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> I get a few blocks from the house and the motor dies and will not start.
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> 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.
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> This is the same crap problem I had before!
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> I also question the quality of the parts, the part stores around here only
> carry Mexican or Chinese components.
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> From: Fred McDonald
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> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 11:12 AM
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> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
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> 1) Where is Automotive Machine?
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> 2) I have a stock 1600 single port motor with an alternator.
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> From: theresabuckner@xxxxxxx
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> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 10:46 AM
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> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
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> 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
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Fred McDonald <texasbluebus@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: tcb <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wed, Feb 16, 2011 10:37 am
> Subject: [tcb] Electronic Ignition
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> I want to convert to electronic ignition,
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> http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=NFD%2D5600%2DBL
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> This is the kit I’m considering.
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