Recent content by sparkwizard

I have a couple of air chucks that clamp onto the valve stem. I turn my line pressure down to 40 PSI, stand the SEALED tire upright, because looking at the sidewall scares me, and I might bounce the tire or jolt it with a hammer while inflating. I lube the wheel and tire bead with a spray bottle...

Since you have the tools to check your spark, how about you find the time to use them and get back to us. We are all guessing based on your "seems to lose spark" statement. We can NOT troubleshoot your problem for you.

I have a few Clinton 2 stroke carbs with bowl and float, and high and low adjustments. like the Tecumsehs. If you want one just let me know.

How are you priming it? Through the brass spigot on the head? Is it noisy, like harsh bark exhaust?

Thank you, and keep your pictures coming.

Those are beautiful. Where do you get the exhaust headers from, and the clutch guards?

Is that plug a taper seat, or gasket seat? Like, is the hole flat or beveled? I use champion D16 in tractors with 18mm threads and a washer/ gasket. Cross that number to NGK and you should be in business.

I put it in my watch list, and he offered it to me for $75. I do not need it. If you do, just add to cart or watch list, or make an offer...

That thing is so dang cool! Is that an ALUMINUM point arm? Is the non-stationary point arm made of metal? Amazing technology and workmanship. Remember, plastic was basically not an option back then. Insulation was rubber, wood, petroleum or "phenolic" which was like sawdust and glue, I think.

That is a good part of the reason why I do not log in at DIYGK anymore. Yes, the spammers have been all but eliminated here, but so have the new recruits.

I assume OHV. Show a picture of the intake manifold/ adapter to mount the bigger Tec carb on the OHV head, please. Is there an air leak at the adapter? Is the carb a float and bowl type with an adjusting screw on the bottom?

Maybe some of the old Mac guys can answer that question. I can't afford to play with Macs or West Bends. Jacobsens, Tecumsehs, Clintons and some Power Products toys here. That model number might cross to a familiar number. Mac 15, 80 cc made from 1968-69

Timing is determined by the points. Running a 12 volt coil and battery is an option, but it might be hard on the points. Does the plug wire push in, or "screw" into the coil, like some Briggs and Tec engines?

Not mine. I bought a Clinton D35 saw motor from the same vender for $100. It arrived this morning. Has great compression, cleaned the points, has nice spark. Bad fuel pump, but with a squirt, it started right up. Saw motors were the original racing kart motors. This Mac is a great deal for...

I may be wrong, but I believe Hent and the folks at OldMiniBikes had a bad falling out. The OldMiniBikes name is blocked on this site for, what I believe is that reason.