Corrosion Blues
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Corrosion Blues
I have a spark... Stator did not test within range... pulled the recoil cover off... TONS of corrosion all through that thing. Is that normal? The stator looks clean through the flywheel (not off yet). Can the rust and white corrosion cause it to test out of range maybe? I have a spark but it wont start. What can I use to clean in there?
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Corrosion Blues
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: apopka_ed
I have a spark... Stator did not test within range... pulled the recoil cover off... TONS of corrosion all through that thing. Is that normal? The stator looks clean through the flywheel (not off yet). Can the rust and white corrosion cause it to test out of range maybe? I have a spark but it wont start. What can I use to clean in there?</end quote></div>
[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Corrosion can cause incorrect readings. If you have a puller (steering wheel puller fine) and 8 mm bolts,just pull flywheel,clean inside and also outside and stator and pickup with fine steel wool or emery cloth and blow out with air. Seal cover with rtv sealant and try to drain occasionally. ALSO check that magnets inside flywheel not beginning to crack! This older type flywheel has destroyed a lot of stators! newer style/replacement has enclosed magnets. If ok then can still run,but I would keep a lookout for a good used newer one if possible! # 3086857
I have a spark... Stator did not test within range... pulled the recoil cover off... TONS of corrosion all through that thing. Is that normal? The stator looks clean through the flywheel (not off yet). Can the rust and white corrosion cause it to test out of range maybe? I have a spark but it wont start. What can I use to clean in there?</end quote></div>
[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Corrosion can cause incorrect readings. If you have a puller (steering wheel puller fine) and 8 mm bolts,just pull flywheel,clean inside and also outside and stator and pickup with fine steel wool or emery cloth and blow out with air. Seal cover with rtv sealant and try to drain occasionally. ALSO check that magnets inside flywheel not beginning to crack! This older type flywheel has destroyed a lot of stators! newer style/replacement has enclosed magnets. If ok then can still run,but I would keep a lookout for a good used newer one if possible! # 3086857
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: old polaris tech
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: apopka_ed
HOw do you keep the flywheel still?????????????</end quote></div>
[img][/img] Works a lot easier if you have an air impact to loosen nuts and bolts.</end quote></div>
Yep..and even the cheaper electric ones work well for occasional use....
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: apopka_ed
HOw do you keep the flywheel still?????????????</end quote></div>
[img][/img] Works a lot easier if you have an air impact to loosen nuts and bolts.</end quote></div>
Yep..and even the cheaper electric ones work well for occasional use....
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