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Post by maxamow on Jun 6, 2020 13:21:04 GMT -5
I have a C9 im getting ready to restore but it has some spark issues. Initially it had very weak spark when I checked it 3 months ago. I got it back out today to work on it, tested the spark(spark plug against the head) and it had great spark. However it wouldn't start when I primed it at all what so ever. I pulled the flywheel and lightly sanded the points, put it back together and had very weak to no spark. Before I start replacing parts does anyone have any idea what would cause this erratic behavior?
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Post by edju1958 on Jun 6, 2020 16:10:33 GMT -5
First check all the ground connections.If they are clean & tight I'd suspect the condenser is starting to break down.
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Post by charles on Jun 6, 2020 16:39:58 GMT -5
Yes on what Ed said , but also disconnect the kill switch for a test . Not unusual for them to go bad from oil and crud and have a weak or intermittent
ground in the "on" position.
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Post by maxamow on Jun 6, 2020 18:07:42 GMT -5
The high tension lead is frayed and someone has cut it short trying to repair it. I cant find a replacement for part number 58382 on Leon's site or ebay. What do you guys usually do in this case? I am also ordering a new condenser and ground wire.
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Post by edju1958 on Jun 6, 2020 18:18:39 GMT -5
I'm not sure about the C9,but most Homelite saws you're able to take the coil off & unscrew the high tension lead.You can go to an auto parts store & buy a new coil wire,but it CAN"T be a carbon core wire,it must be either copper braided.The carbon core wire won't work on a chainsaw.
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Post by maxamow on Jun 6, 2020 18:31:01 GMT -5
Is this a copper core spark plug wire or does it have to be specifically the coil wire? Also thanks for the information guys.
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Post by edju1958 on Jun 6, 2020 18:47:01 GMT -5
The coil wire that came on the saw was a copper wire & it must be replaced with the same.Just take the wire with you to an auto parts store & they'll match it up for you size-wise,but you must specify to them that it has to be a copper core wire.
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Post by 5terrysupersaws on Jun 6, 2020 18:54:47 GMT -5
The high tension lead is frayed and someone has cut it short trying to repair it. I cant find a replacement for part number 58382 on Leon's site or ebay. What do you guys usually do in this case? I am also ordering a new condenser and ground wire. STENS: 135-061 .. 5mm solid-core spark-plug wire .
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Post by maxamow on Jun 6, 2020 23:37:42 GMT -5
Perfect, thank you.
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Post by maxamow on Jun 6, 2020 23:44:27 GMT -5
I noticed when I removed the old lead from the ignition it just pops out. There doesn't seem to be anything securing it into the hole. Is this normal? When I replace the lead do I basically just press it into the hole and thats it?
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Post by 5terrysupersaws on Jun 7, 2020 0:35:33 GMT -5
I noticed when I removed the old lead from the ignition it just pops out. There doesn't seem to be anything securing it into the hole. Is this normal? When I replace the lead do I basically just press it into the hole and thats it? No,not normal. There should be a threaded post in the bottom of the hole,which you thread the wire onto,perhaps it's broken off .
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Post by edju1958 on Jun 7, 2020 9:00:27 GMT -5
Part of the old wire might still be in there concealing that little stud.Shine a light in there & see what you can find.If there's still wire pieces in there GENTLY pry them out with some type of pick.Be careful not to go too deep or you'll be looking for a new coil.
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