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seakaye12, you were correct, coils were rubbing. I do have a 3d printed version of the tool and have attempted to realign multiple times. If I get it to a point where it doesn’t rub the flywheel I sadly don’t get spark for the top cylinder. Wondering if I have too much play with the armature plate? Video link of how much I can wobble it below, is it too much?
https://photos.app.goo.gl/fbe6mBc7WhqJKc188
Looks like a did a bit of damage to the flywheel (pics attached), did I do too much? Or could I just sand down the rough spots?
JACQUES, since I first got this motor I’ve never been able to start it without turning the throttle to fast. Once I get it going I can bring it down close to slow, but I’ve never been able to just leave the throttle there and idle nicely. Even after a full carb refurb kit, still acted the same, maybe I have a worn out slow needle? Something to check next after I figure out this flywheel :).
Richard, thanks for the background, I was on the fence moving to a fuel pump, but now that I know it can run with it, probably just going to stick with it.