Magneto question??

[Antney]

The magnets seem fine, the points do completely close and open. There is a three position switch, what position should it be in? Are the points and condenser available new? How do I test the coil?

[Antney]

Seems I’ve lost my audience??

[pd]

You haven't lost anyone . Some folks have actual lives to lead .
I've heard that patience is a virtue .

The points open and close completely . That's good , but , are they doing so at the correct time ?
New points are available from Wayne . Any .22µ condenser that will fit will work fine . The condenser can also be mounted outside the magneto to help it stay cooler and work better . I'm sure Wayne has those , too .

Get your ohm meter out for testing coils . My original ignition coil is 14.11 ohms and my aftermarket Cushman coil is 17.66 ohms . Both produce a nice spark . One meter lead to the coil ground and the other lead to the coil output . No HT wire connected .

Pete .

[G-T]

What do you mean by " No HT wire connected"? Is it possible that the ignition switch on a 48 could be closed at center setting, and when engaged front or rear position, engine running with or without lighting system on?

[Ricks]

HT is high tension wire. The wires that go to the spark plugs.

[pd]

What do you mean by " No HT wire connected"? Is it possible that the ignition switch on a 48 could be closed at center setting, and when engaged front or rear position, engine running with or without lighting system on?

A multi-meter should tell you what each switch position is good for .

Pete .

[G-T]

Rick, Why not only explain how to test the two coils on an actual Wyko?
How to set up the Ohmmeter value?
Which color tester wires to connect exactly where?
And what reading should we expect for a normal condition Magneto system?
I understand that everybody's must know it; but I don't, Thanks...!!

[pd]

Rick, Why not only explain how to test the two coils on an actual Wyko?
How to set up the Ohmmeter value?
Which color tester wires to connect exactly where?
And what reading should we expect for a normal condition Magneto system?
I understand that everybody's must know it; but I don't, Thanks...!!

The following resistances were taken from my Phelon magneto . I would think the Wyco system should be similar .
Magneto Resistance :

OEM ignition coil 14.11 ohm  Phelon # 2454
Cushman ignition coil 17.7 ohm out of the box / 17.66 ohm installed .
Tail running light coil .5 ohm ( blue wire - upper coil )
Tail stop light coil .7 ohm      Bulb 1154       
Headlight coil .9 ohm

Every multimeter comes with pretty simple instructions . Harbor Freight has one for 7 bucks that will do nicely for most purposes .
Basically black lead in the common 'hole' goes to ground ...
Set the meter to ? , lowest value .

Each component should be tested disconnected and separated from the stator .

[Ricks]

G-T, I’m the wrong guy to ask about electrical. But these systems are pretty simple.  Above, where PD is speaking of resistance, it shows a ?, but that is really an ohm symbol.  I don’t know how to display an ohm symbol on the iPad.

[G-T]

Thanks Guys; those value numbers will help me a lot...!!

[pd]

G-T, I’m the wrong guy to ask about electrical. But these systems are pretty simple.  Above, where PD is speaking of resistance, it shows a ?, but that is really an ohm symbol.  I don’t know how to display an ohm symbol on the iPad.

Rick ,

I changed that post to read 'ohm' instead of the question mark that was there .

For whatever reason , this sites' software does not translate Windows Alt codes correctly .

Pete .