[tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
- From: "Fred McDonald" <texasbluebus@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:33:20 -0600
When the last time the motor died, the coil was very hot to the touch. (just
bought the thing a few weeks ago, no name unknown origin)
The fuel filter is empty.
can a failing carburetor prevent the fuel pump from filling the fuel filter?
From: 71Westy@xxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 11:13 AM
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
These symptoms sound just like my issue last year going to T@P. I did
everything you could imagine and limped back home. I then pulled out my pict 34
and took out the Pilot jet , got a mirror tapped the jet on the mirror and wow
a little black spec came out - that was it. Never had anymore problems. (Even
pumping air into the jet did not help until I tapped the booger on the mirror).
There is a whole thread about this on the Samba. (The evil Pilot jet )
Trey
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From: whocanduncan1@xxxxxxxxx
To: "TCB" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 10:44:59 AM
Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
Whew!
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From: Eric Woodall <ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx>
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Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:33:04 -0600
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Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
I was talking about the EMPI bus.
On Feb 17, 2011, at 10:31 AM, whocanduncan1@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Mike sold his bus!?! The Ranger Danger bus?!?
No skippy, tell me ain't so!
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Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:28:32 -0600
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Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
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?
From: tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of theresabuckner@xxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:01 AM
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Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
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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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 ?
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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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