Little Forty flywheel no apertures
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Little Forty flywheel no apertures
Just collected a Little Forty 52
Having viewed a several videos showing points access I was surprised to find that the flywheel has no apertures and therefore has to be removed.
Is this normal and what system should I expect to find?
Having viewed a several videos showing points access I was surprised to find that the flywheel has no apertures and therefore has to be removed.
Is this normal and what system should I expect to find?
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Re: Little Forty flywheel no apertures
Definitely pictures required for this one....
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Re: Little Forty flywheel no apertures
We can't answer your question without knowing the serial number!
Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot.
Re: Little Forty flywheel no apertures
Sorry Serial No. FVP6842T
The flywheel with nut and plate removed is a solid surface with no apertures giving view of interior.
The flywheel with nut and plate removed is a solid surface with no apertures giving view of interior.
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Re: Little Forty flywheel no apertures
Both of the Wipac electronic CDI ignitions had no no apertures.
But your little forty was built way before the advent of the CDI, so it must have been a repair after British Seagull ran out of Villiers spares.
But your little forty was built way before the advent of the CDI, so it must have been a repair after British Seagull ran out of Villiers spares.
Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot.
Re: Little Forty flywheel no apertures
Yes, post a picture or two and we will be able to comment further.
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Re: Little Forty flywheel no apertures
FVP6842T surely not that's apparently being wrapped up and getting couriered to Scotland china....Baiter wrote:Sorry Serial No. FVP6842T
The flywheel with nut and plate removed is a solid surface with no apertures giving view of interior.
Roll me up and smoke me when I die
Regret is just a memory written on my brow
Regret is just a memory written on my brow
Re: Little Forty flywheel no apertures
Apologies to you very kind experts, the flywheel plate was so perfectly fitted that it appeared as one solid piece!
I have now realised my error, removed it to find the normal apertures and an immaculate points assembly inside.
What a beauty!
Sorry !!
I have now realised my error, removed it to find the normal apertures and an immaculate points assembly inside.
What a beauty!
Sorry !!
Re: Little Forty flywheel no apertures
FVP6842T is a 'new' one to me.
Its not one of yours is it Tam? Surely its not heading north to you?
Baiter,
I keep a register with derived details of the original spec. I would be grateful for a photograph of it. It is interesting to have a 'T' suffix, as its near relative, FVP6798T, was also so identified.
If you send a private message with yr e mail, I will send you a copy of the register list and some technical details.
Its good to hear of another one surfacing.
Jeremy
Its not one of yours is it Tam? Surely its not heading north to you?
Baiter,
I keep a register with derived details of the original spec. I would be grateful for a photograph of it. It is interesting to have a 'T' suffix, as its near relative, FVP6798T, was also so identified.
If you send a private message with yr e mail, I will send you a copy of the register list and some technical details.
Its good to hear of another one surfacing.
Jeremy
Re: Little Forty flywheel no apertures
[YouTube]https://youtu.be/AQnI2NqSymw[/YouTube]
Recovering a spark with my new tool, a spark plug wrench with cut off handle to rotate the flywheel.
I had no spark at the points but in less than 2 mins of rotating with drill it was revived.
Still no spark at the plug but hopefully soon
The flywheel is stamped 7 / 51 - That's July 1951
Recovering a spark with my new tool, a spark plug wrench with cut off handle to rotate the flywheel.
I had no spark at the points but in less than 2 mins of rotating with drill it was revived.
Still no spark at the plug but hopefully soon
The flywheel is stamped 7 / 51 - That's July 1951
Re: Little Forty flywheel no apertures
I am not convinced about this method of rotating the engine to recover a spark, but if you do that, please ensure that the piston/cylinder is lubricated.
Good luck.
Jeremy
Good luck.
Jeremy
Re: Little Forty flywheel no apertures
Replace the HT lead and I bet you will have a spark!
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