Flywheel With Zero Magnetism
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Flywheel With Zero Magnetism
I just came in from the shop where I pulled apart a PP that didn't have spark. The magnets in the flywheel have zero magnetism. What would cause this? In 40+ years I don't think I've ever seen this before. I've had some that were weak but not totally dead. It doesn't seem like it would be old age as other engines of like age or older work fine. Any ideas? Darv.
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Re: Flywheel With Zero Magnetism
I used to have this problem back when I was goofing around with Lambrettas. Fortunately there were a few old motorcycle shops in town that had the equipment to re-magnetize the flywheels.
Not sure what you'd do in this case other than save it and try to find either another flywheel or an old-timey shop that either specializes in old two strokes or rebuilds old car generators- they'll have the machine to re-magnetize it.
Dean
Not sure what you'd do in this case other than save it and try to find either another flywheel or an old-timey shop that either specializes in old two strokes or rebuilds old car generators- they'll have the machine to re-magnetize it.
Dean
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Re: Flywheel With Zero Magnetism
That was good Bill!
On a more serious note...I've wondered if when
storing a motor for a long period of time if it's any benefit to have the
flywheel floating and NOT anywhere near the magneto, hence no magnetic
transfer. This might imply flywheel magnets do have a lifespan, but I'm
not sure they do. Any thoughts guys?
Thanks and Happy New Years and looking forward to another fun filled year
of karting with you all.
Bill Parun
On a more serious note...I've wondered if when
storing a motor for a long period of time if it's any benefit to have the
flywheel floating and NOT anywhere near the magneto, hence no magnetic
transfer. This might imply flywheel magnets do have a lifespan, but I'm
not sure they do. Any thoughts guys?
Thanks and Happy New Years and looking forward to another fun filled year
of karting with you all.
Bill Parun
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Re: Flywheel With Zero Magnetism
Darvin,
Try these people.....they have been around for a long time. If you remember Penton Motorcycles you will know who these guys are. Ask for Dane and see if he can help you. It would probably help if you didn't use my name.
Penton Racing Products
44875 North Ridge Rd
Amhurst, OH 44001
Phone: (440) 989-4474
Fax: (440) 989-4476
Website: http://www.pentonimports.com
Importers and Distributors of PVL Ignitions
Motoplat Testing
Try these people.....they have been around for a long time. If you remember Penton Motorcycles you will know who these guys are. Ask for Dane and see if he can help you. It would probably help if you didn't use my name.
Penton Racing Products
44875 North Ridge Rd
Amhurst, OH 44001
Phone: (440) 989-4474
Fax: (440) 989-4476
Website: http://www.pentonimports.com
Importers and Distributors of PVL Ignitions
Motoplat Testing
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Re: Flywheel With Zero Magnetism
I have a re-magnitizer.
Used it all the time on my son's US820 when he was runing Jr. Sportsman.
One of the little tricks it took to out-run those damn 80cc Daps that were allowed in the class.
We were not allowed to modify anything to get more ignition advance, so I run a really large point gap, and as long as there was a fresh Zap on the flywheel magnets, it run good!
So good that all the Dap builders was sure I was cheating......
Got torn down a lot back in those days.
Used it all the time on my son's US820 when he was runing Jr. Sportsman.
One of the little tricks it took to out-run those damn 80cc Daps that were allowed in the class.
We were not allowed to modify anything to get more ignition advance, so I run a really large point gap, and as long as there was a fresh Zap on the flywheel magnets, it run good!
So good that all the Dap builders was sure I was cheating......
Got torn down a lot back in those days.
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Re: Flywheel With Zero Magnetism
for what it's worth
How-to-book for building a remagnetizer:
http://www.lindsaybks.com/dgjp/djgbk/magneto/index.html
and
Lucas magneto remagnetization instructions:
http://www.bolsover.com/lucas/sectionD6.pdf
might at least give some insight into how remagnetization is done.
How-to-book for building a remagnetizer:
http://www.lindsaybks.com/dgjp/djgbk/magneto/index.html
and
Lucas magneto remagnetization instructions:
http://www.bolsover.com/lucas/sectionD6.pdf
might at least give some insight into how remagnetization is done.
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Re: Flywheel With Zero Magnetism
The Magnetizer I use has a large bank of capacitors that then feed through a large relay. The core is wrapped with very large gauge wire.
It will give one very strong pulse when the relay is triggered.
It is so strong, that I have to shut down all the computers in the house before I use it. Screws with all the TV sets in my neighborhood )
I used to custom build them for the pro slot car & RC car guys, back 15 years ago. The one I have now was my very first prototype.
It will give one very strong pulse when the relay is triggered.
It is so strong, that I have to shut down all the computers in the house before I use it. Screws with all the TV sets in my neighborhood )
I used to custom build them for the pro slot car & RC car guys, back 15 years ago. The one I have now was my very first prototype.
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Re: Flywheel With Zero Magnetism
Gordon, could you make a diagram available?
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Having a blast enjoying the past,
¡sıɥʇ ǝʞı1 dn puǝ ʇ,uop ǝʍ buıʎɐɹd puɐ
Best Regards,
Stan
Re: Flywheel With Zero Magnetism
http://www.enginads.com/bizcards.shtml this should get you started.......
A while back I found where they were building 400 lb flywheel zappers on 2 wheeled carts. Big, heavy, ugly beasts.......but cool!
A while back I found where they were building 400 lb flywheel zappers on 2 wheeled carts. Big, heavy, ugly beasts.......but cool!