N601RX Posted December 17, 2012 Report Posted December 17, 2012 While replacing the point and condenser in my shower of sparks it had a very weak spark after the gap was set. The spark would only jump a 1mm gap and the coil current was a little under 1 amp. After slightly bending the contact arm upward (per the overhaul manual for the SOS) the coil current increased to 2.4 amps and the spark came alive. Anyone who has a slow starting engine or one that is prone to flooding or fouling plugs might want to have their SOS looked at. The attached video is with the spark gap set to 5mm. If you don't have proper tools, I suppose you could also use your finger! Shower of Sparks.MOV
takair Posted December 18, 2012 Report Posted December 18, 2012 Where did you find the overhaul manual and parts?
N601RX Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Posted December 18, 2012 Where did you find the overhaul manual and parts? Aero in stock can get the parts. A little over $100. I have a copy of the manual if you would like a copy send me your e-mail. The next option is the slick start, but it is over $600 and requires more time to install. Mike
Jerry 5TJ Posted November 5, 2013 Report Posted November 5, 2013 Where did you find the overhaul manual and parts? There is a "shower of sparks" overhaul and test manual on-line at http://www.csobeech.com/files/TCMIgnitionVibratorManual.pdf which has good diagrams, description and schematics of the starting systems using the "shower of sparks" vibrators of various types. My "C" has the most basic 2-terminal vibrator which has no internal relay and no delay. 1
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