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  • September 1, 2016 at 3:33 pm #5132
    beerman57
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      Thought about just selling it, but now, I don’t know. 80psi compression dry, must have run not too long ago, first time I had it upright on a stand, got a couple drops of unburned fuel on the ground. Guess I should pull the flywheel again and test the coil. What ohm reading should I be looking for, and are coils available for it? Model number 57142 sound right? 571-A2?

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      September 1, 2016 at 4:40 pm #43144
      phil-b
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        571.42 would be a 1941 3hp single

        September 3, 2016 at 4:21 pm #43220
        beerman57
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          Flywheel says "Eisemann magneto 61-G. Coil has 5,360 ohms and .5-.6 ohms resistance, that’s OK, right? Set points to .020"? Probably will need a condenser. The coil is hanging over what I think is the adjustment ring, but not rubbing on the flywheel, should I move in? Put some liquid electric goo on the bare plug wire coming out of the coil? The oldest motor I’ve ever worked on was my 1950 Johnson 10hp, so this baby is all new to me. The carb and doing an impeller? look like a learning experience.

          September 5, 2016 at 3:32 am #43311
          jeff-register
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            US Member - 2 Years

            Sounds like you are on the right track, 3500 ohms on the secondary winding. Thoughts anyone?
            Jeff

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