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1974 CT70 K3 Restoration Project
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<blockquote data-quote="69ST" data-source="post: 172257" data-attributes="member: 5"><p>Yeah, there's not much cubic real estate to work with inside the handlebars. So, what you're dealing with is just par for the course. Getting those tiny mounting screws started can be a MoFo, when you're tired & sleep-deprived. I usually do a preliminary alignment, using a small pick to locate & position the switch post. If nothing else, it can help show you which way you're gonna hafta wrestle the switch to get the screw started. </p><p></p><p>FWIW, I like lithium grease in this application and for the reasons you've stated.</p><p></p><p>I agree with CJ on the spark diagnosis. Find out if the problem is in the wiring, or the magneto assembly. Hopefully, you get no spark with the primary coil output jumpered directly to the HT coil. That would mean points or condenser. BTW...you do have a battery in place, with the proper 4-post modular plug, right? These bikes have an electrical "safety" in place...the primary circuit is run through the battery connector - those two positions with the half-loop of black wire. That's to (ostensibly) prevent you from starting the bike, sans battery, which will pop every bulb.</p><p></p><p>Don't worry about solving the no-spark issue. These ignitions are about as complicated as lawnmower magnetos.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="69ST, post: 172257, member: 5"] Yeah, there's not much cubic real estate to work with inside the handlebars. So, what you're dealing with is just par for the course. Getting those tiny mounting screws started can be a MoFo, when you're tired & sleep-deprived. I usually do a preliminary alignment, using a small pick to locate & position the switch post. If nothing else, it can help show you which way you're gonna hafta wrestle the switch to get the screw started. FWIW, I like lithium grease in this application and for the reasons you've stated. I agree with CJ on the spark diagnosis. Find out if the problem is in the wiring, or the magneto assembly. Hopefully, you get no spark with the primary coil output jumpered directly to the HT coil. That would mean points or condenser. BTW...you do have a battery in place, with the proper 4-post modular plug, right? These bikes have an electrical "safety" in place...the primary circuit is run through the battery connector - those two positions with the half-loop of black wire. That's to (ostensibly) prevent you from starting the bike, sans battery, which will pop every bulb. Don't worry about solving the no-spark issue. These ignitions are about as complicated as lawnmower magnetos. [/QUOTE]
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