I finished up the magneto today….. I hope.
I tore apart the old condenser can. If I had this one
to do over, I would not have cut the back end of the can off
with the Dremel. Once I had the end opened up, I was not
able to extract the guts, as there’s a solid 1/4″ brass round stock
going down the entire center length of the condenser.
The Bakelite & brass business end that has the terminal was soldered
to the can. Ended up heating up the can with the little torch and pulled
it apart, with no apparent damage to the Bakelite.
Then was able to hacksaw the guts off close to the terminal end and finish
removing the guts.
A tiny hole was drilled along side of the brass terminal threaded hole,
for the .1 mfd capacitor wire to run thru.
Another small hole was drilled thru the condenser can end that I cut off,
for the other capacitor lead to exit and be soldered to the can as a ground.
Not as pretty as I hoped, but hopefully it works.
I started on the lower unit next. From external appearances, it appeared
to be in good shape.
I’m not sure how well it pumped water last time run, but pretty sure
the water pump piston spring should not be seen in this photo.
What can I make a new piston out of?
Prepare to be boarded!