Possible CDI Issue

[FastDoc]

I wonder if it was the stator per se or the wires coming from the stator. Those are the wires behind the countershaft cover that tend to get pinched/damaged on the Lifanoids.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

I wonder if it was the stator per se or the wires coming from the stator. Those are the wires behind the countershaft cover that tend to get pinched/damaged on the Lifanoids.

That's a good tip, Doc!

Spud

[davidsonsgccc]

the pinch got me it would however start then die the sometimes nothing. im glad you found the problem.

[vincois]

On the hot oil note. Would synthetic oil possibly get to hot? that is what I was running in it? I would think it would run cooler in a air cooled engine. I could be wrong though.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by vincois

On the hot oil note. Would synthetic oil possibly get to hot? that is what I was running in it? I would think it would run cooler in a air cooled engine. I could be wrong though.

No, I don't believe synthetic oil gets hotter than regular oil; however, synthetic oil is more resistant to damage from the heat.

If you run you engine at high rpms, while moving slowly, the engine, and the motor oil, will get very hot. Also, if you are stationary, or moving slowly, in heavy traffic on a very hot day, the engine, and the motor oil, will get very hot. If you frequently get your air cooled engine very hot, the very hot motor oil can damage the insulation on the wires in the stator.

Spud