Questions & Answers for: how to check a magneto

Magneto: 1. Check your Kill Switch. In other words, leave everything normal, and unhook it. Did she start? Kill Switch it is! Kill Switch/Wire comes from the Magneto (single wire/ground) to the Switch

...check these out the magneto on the side off engine inside the casing the magneto will be a box with out fins and the coil will be coming from your sparkplug also replace plug this could be the cause ...

I am not getting any spark from the magneto. What could be the issue. You should check the magneto using a multimeter and the factory specs check if your magneto meets the specific values

...magneto and then check the gap between the magneto and the flywheel. The gap between the flywheel and magneto should be .010". I would start by checking the kill switch wire for damage. If any damage ...

...check for rust on the surface of the magneto and the surface of the pick-up coil. Emery cloth is good for removing rust on both. Then check for the clearance between the pick-up coil and the magneto. ...

magneto back to the best idling position.(Also check on the open road for the best setting, and split the difference.Good for idling, and open throttle)If this is Not what you asked for please post in

check the gap between the magneto and the flywheel. If the bolts holding the magneto have vibrated loose, the gap between the magneto and the flywheel will be incorrect. While you have the motor cover

...Check magneto wheel contacts for contaminants, like oil buildup or rust ( contacts are slightly raised from magneto inside surface). If oil, use spray with an old tooth brush to scrub off the oil. If ...

...check a magneto you need an electric multimeter remove wires connected to the magneto set the dial on the multimeter on mega ohms clip on probe of the meter at one end of the wire making sure it does ...

the flywheel for play, 2. check the magneto with a meter to see if it is bad. 3. Check the magnet strength in the flywheel. 4.check the gap between the fly wheel and the magneto, The gap should be 010