09-04-2019, 09:48 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-04-2019, 09:53 PM by Bob Culver.)
Leads prone to trouble on manual advance cars where distributor is cap forever moving. Esp if not very flexible.
And I guess all those contributing here are well aware but when drawing sparks these should be kept to modest length to avoid stressing the components, esp if electronic. Completely disconnected leads can start problems. (Was talking to a mower mechanic recently. He said some modern models fail thier components if the start cord pulled just once with the plug lead off!)
I can remember when I was a very small boy my Dad demonstrating the Seven sparks at night. In recent times before I knew better I impressed a scout group similarly. The rotor insulation failed soon after!
And I guess all those contributing here are well aware but when drawing sparks these should be kept to modest length to avoid stressing the components, esp if electronic. Completely disconnected leads can start problems. (Was talking to a mower mechanic recently. He said some modern models fail thier components if the start cord pulled just once with the plug lead off!)
I can remember when I was a very small boy my Dad demonstrating the Seven sparks at night. In recent times before I knew better I impressed a scout group similarly. The rotor insulation failed soon after!