pkastagehand
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I looked through old messages and seen that other's have had problems getting this guy to run but couldn't find any details of what was done to correct problems or even what the specific problems are.
I have a Lil' Brother I made from castings purchased from Mr. Breisch in about 1976 or so. It is completed but I can't seem to make it run. I have had it run for several cycles before dying using the home-made points as described in the prints and a small 6v motorcycle coil. Then I came across the Jerry Howell sight and made one of those boards he designed for better spark. But right now I can't seem to even get it to fire. I don't know if it is electrical or fuel related. It has the original short reach plug that came with the castings/drawings. I'm wondering if a longer reach plug will help?
It seems to get fuel up there when I choke it so at least there is gas getting up which it would seem should make it pop now and then so that is why I'm thinking electrical at this point.
I've heard about someone altering the cam profile but can't remember how or who that was. Maybe a micro switch instead of my home-made points would be a more reliable make/break set up.
I've worked on full scale hit and miss (1-1/2 hp Economy up to a 7 hp Galloway) but this one is getting me down.
Anyway, I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks,
Paul
I have a Lil' Brother I made from castings purchased from Mr. Breisch in about 1976 or so. It is completed but I can't seem to make it run. I have had it run for several cycles before dying using the home-made points as described in the prints and a small 6v motorcycle coil. Then I came across the Jerry Howell sight and made one of those boards he designed for better spark. But right now I can't seem to even get it to fire. I don't know if it is electrical or fuel related. It has the original short reach plug that came with the castings/drawings. I'm wondering if a longer reach plug will help?
It seems to get fuel up there when I choke it so at least there is gas getting up which it would seem should make it pop now and then so that is why I'm thinking electrical at this point.
I've heard about someone altering the cam profile but can't remember how or who that was. Maybe a micro switch instead of my home-made points would be a more reliable make/break set up.
I've worked on full scale hit and miss (1-1/2 hp Economy up to a 7 hp Galloway) but this one is getting me down.
Anyway, I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks,
Paul