10 hp, model 10016.
just completed ignition new coils ,points, timed,etc. throttles fine until flywheel goes on. somthing is catching. when i fire it ,the throttle goes wildly to the right(less throttle) and quits. any ideas? thanks.
Coils are installed improperly, see the following...........
(Magneto & Driver Coil Alignment)
(J. Reeves)
To align the coils properly, have the metal vertical portion of the coil yokes aligned with the inside edge of the bevel that exists on the top portion of the aluminum seat upon which the coils sit. This creates the proper distance between the coils and the flywheel magnets. Faulty alignment creats friction and the yokes of the coils heat up, turn blue and expand.
thanks JR,
coils are now properly alingned, no more wild kick back of the throttle. new problem is throttle wont advance at all. i took of the flywheel again and have found that if i loosen the large armature retaining screw(the one that goes through the coil) the throttle frees up nicely. if i retighten them past finger tight the the throttle wont advance. i have the armature plate retaining ring flat side up. my original manual kinda sorta indicates the bevel side up. could i have the ring upside down?
thanks in advance
phil
The problem is that the screw is slightly too long. Either the screw has been replaced at one time OR the coil has been replaced with one that has shorter metal laminations (top to bottom portion of metal is not as high).
Remove the screw and file it off slightly to make it a little shorter.
JR,
brand new coils (sierra). just found another similar thread (funny stuff with armature plate by geekomatic) that you advised grease on the brass support and alum ring. will follow your advise step by step tomorrow. grease first then shorten the screw. i feel like im close. thanks man.
both screws are identical. used a small washer aprox 1/16 th in. . motor now trolling beautifully. hoping to get it it on the water tonight to set the high speed. excessive blue smoke but running
