Posted by DickL on November 01, 2009 at 12:48:59 from (76.76.33.112):
In Reply to: Re: C magneto posted by jim from az on November 01, 2009 at 11:50:44:
The condenser is a shock absorber and with its wire off you can check for spark. If the condenser is shorted out it will act the same as the ignition switch to a magneto which just grounds out the points. I would also remove the ignition wire from the points for the test as well. The ignition wire has been known to ground the points where it goes thru the case. I like to do all of those tests in a vise rather than on the tractors. It makes it easier to snap the magneto over to check for spark. That could bring up a timing question for some. It sure can be done
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