rtsherrod
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Hi all,
A little background first... Yesterday I completed the install of the replacement magneto alternator on my 1970 110. This involved draining the oil and removing the shrouding, flywheel and bearing plate. I cleaned everything up and mounted the bearing plate with the leads routed through and between it and the block with a new gasket. After this I called it a day.
As a side note, the 110 had been converted to a battery ignition at some point and the harness was hacked and mangled. I removed the battery ignition coil and replaced the main harness as well.
Now for today. I installed the batter with new cover and hold-down kit. I put a spare spark plug in the lead to crank it over to check for a spark. I put the key in the ignition switch, grounded the plug and turned the key. The engine didn't crank (PTO was engaged) but I heard a short pop and smoke puffed out from under the shroud.
That's when I realized that I never replaced the ignition switch with one for a magneto ignition. Twelve volts went straight to the primary and smoked it.
I'm going to replace the coil. Should I replace the condenser as well?
Now for the kicker. I disengaged the PTO and turned the key to check for spark, or the lack thereof, and cranked the engine over a couple times, each time for about 15-20 seconds. Then I realized that I forgot to refill the crankcase.
Man was I PO'd. I felt like a complete idiot.
I promptly removed the battery and put it on the charger. I then removed the shroud, grabbed the flywheel and turned. It turned!!! But with some drag. I filled the crankcase and put some oil in the cylinder and turned it over several times by hand to distribute the oil. I still felt drag, but turning it over by hand isn't fast enough to fling the oil around to all of the surfaces anyway.
After this, I'm hoping I didn't cause serious damage cranking it over "dry". Can anyone tell me if I just screwed myself or will I be fine running it this winter?
I'm going to rebuild it next summer and just need reassurance that I will be able to run it to clear snow this winter with little to no worry.
Any input will be greatly appreciated?
Thanks,
Bobby
A little background first... Yesterday I completed the install of the replacement magneto alternator on my 1970 110. This involved draining the oil and removing the shrouding, flywheel and bearing plate. I cleaned everything up and mounted the bearing plate with the leads routed through and between it and the block with a new gasket. After this I called it a day.
As a side note, the 110 had been converted to a battery ignition at some point and the harness was hacked and mangled. I removed the battery ignition coil and replaced the main harness as well.
Now for today. I installed the batter with new cover and hold-down kit. I put a spare spark plug in the lead to crank it over to check for a spark. I put the key in the ignition switch, grounded the plug and turned the key. The engine didn't crank (PTO was engaged) but I heard a short pop and smoke puffed out from under the shroud.
That's when I realized that I never replaced the ignition switch with one for a magneto ignition. Twelve volts went straight to the primary and smoked it.
I'm going to replace the coil. Should I replace the condenser as well?
Now for the kicker. I disengaged the PTO and turned the key to check for spark, or the lack thereof, and cranked the engine over a couple times, each time for about 15-20 seconds. Then I realized that I forgot to refill the crankcase.
Man was I PO'd. I felt like a complete idiot.
I promptly removed the battery and put it on the charger. I then removed the shroud, grabbed the flywheel and turned. It turned!!! But with some drag. I filled the crankcase and put some oil in the cylinder and turned it over several times by hand to distribute the oil. I still felt drag, but turning it over by hand isn't fast enough to fling the oil around to all of the surfaces anyway.
After this, I'm hoping I didn't cause serious damage cranking it over "dry". Can anyone tell me if I just screwed myself or will I be fine running it this winter?
I'm going to rebuild it next summer and just need reassurance that I will be able to run it to clear snow this winter with little to no worry.
Any input will be greatly appreciated?
Thanks,
Bobby
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