Posted by Andy Motteberg on December 24, 2008 at 17:46:06 from (4.143.220.212):
In Reply to: New to magnetos posted by TO on December 24, 2008 at 16:49:53:
The mag more than likely needs work if it has not been run in 15 years. To check for spark on a H-4 magneto, put a wire in the coil cover cap terminal and hold the other end of the wire close to the mag housing, (or put the other end of the wire to a spark plug and tape the spark plug securely to the magneto). Take a wrench or pliers and turn the magneto drive coupler clockwise several times while looking at the spark plug. If there is a spark at the plug, the mag has spark. You want a hot (blue) spark. The mag should impulse "snap" while you turn it, if not, it needs work. Many people rebuild mags, or they are easy to do yourself.
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