magnetic or not

[dave1]

Im working on a 1960 40hp johnson . won't idle well. checked ignition system . new points condenser plug wires and plugs coils look ok. My problem is that only one magnet under flywheel is magnetic. motor runs well at half speed or full throttle.carb adjusts fine. is this one not being magnetic my problem????Thanks for your response

 

[bktheking]

Re: magnetic or not

Have you set the timing on it and yes I believe both magnets should be magnetic. If one isn't it's probably time for a flywheel.

 

[bktheking]

Re: magnetic or not

If i'm wrong someone will state different, check this link, there is a gent who says he can remag them.

http://www.mapleleafchapter.org/parts.html

 

[Mas]

Re: magnetic or not

If it's running fine at 1/2 & WTO it's not the magnets. More than likely you've got a clogged low speed jet or idle circuit. I would thoroughly go through the carb. Likely it's gummed up!

Mas

 

[dave1]

Re: magnetic or not

thanks for your responses. i guess the carb is next

 

[F_R]

Re: magnetic or not

If it's running fine at 1/2 & WTO it's not the magnets. More than likely you've got a clogged low speed jet or idle circuit. I would thoroughly go through the carb. Likely it's gummed up!

Mas

Magnets made since WWII simply do not go bad. Well, it might if you get it red hot or something, I've never tried that. Anyhow, it is starting and running so it is not a bad magnet, if it were possible.