I have an 8n I changed to a 12 volt. I often have starting difficulties... I added an electronic ignition... it never started better... for 3 or 4 uses over a month. I was caught in a drizzle ... it backfired and died. Wouldn't restart. It did start a couple of days later but with difficulty and then died again after a half hour or so. I had already added new plugs and cleaned the carb. I am assuming it is the coil burned up... I checked it this morning before sunrise to get a good look at the spark... very weak spark.
Could the backfire have been caused by the damp conditions? Could the backfire damage the electronic ignition. I've looked at the distributor... looks in order? I am not sure of the proper resistence going to the coil? Any answers appreciated.
Could the backfire have been caused by the damp conditions? Could the backfire damage the electronic ignition. I've looked at the distributor... looks in order? I am not sure of the proper resistence going to the coil? Any answers appreciated.