1984 200es still no spark

[gokartjon]

I have posted a few questions here about a no spark problem on a 1984 big red. I have followed all of the suggestions and I still have no spark.

I have replaced the stator coil. It is now reading 197 ohms.

I have tested both the primary and secondary circuit on the ignition coil, and they are fine.

I have replaced the spark plug boot/cap with a spare one I had laying around.

I checked the spark plug wire. I don't remember what the resistance was.

I have two cdi units and neither one makes a difference.

There is plenty of compression.

I have cleaned all connections, both wire to wire and ground connections (including ignition coil contact to frame) with a wire brush.

I do have a problem getting the neutral light to come on when I first turn the key on, but it seems to work after a few minutes on its own.

All fuses are good.

I am not sure what else to try. I don't have a repair manual for it (the machine belongs to a friend).

I am not sure if it could be an ignition switch problem, or something else simple I am just not thinking of.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jon

[svo58]

Make sure there is no rust under the coil.I have 2 of them and on both of them i had to sand the spot were the coil goes on the frame(and the metal on the coil too)Clean all under there and the coil remount it and try it.I hope this helps.Good luck.....svo58

[jeswinehart]

I didn't go back and read each thread you have about it but what's the history of the trikes problem ,,, did it just die and no spark ?
Air gap on the cdi isto be 0.40-0.65mm (o.015-0.025in.). ( be sure it's in time first )
And where the heck in Mchigan are you ???

john

[bigredhead]

The 84 has the H-L-R lever on the tranny and i do beleive there is a neutral indicator sensor in there.... might have something to do with it.

Are you using the pull start or the electric start ? does the light only come on when the engine is turning over or on and off at various intervals ?

[gokartjon]

It belongs to a friend, so I am not sure on all the specifics. He said he was riding it one day and it just quit. That was a couple years ago.

I have had it for a little while and I was trying to get it running in time for deer season for him. I missed my goal.

I have cleaned up the mounting surface between the coil and the frame. It has a good ground.

I haven't checked the air gap on the CDI. I am assuming it is under the cover on the side of the motor. I have to get an impact driver and see if I can get the screws out.

The neutral indicator and the reverse indicator both work. The starter does not.

Thanks for any additional info,

Jon

(I am located in Birch Run, Mi)

[jeswinehart]

Yep, that's where it is located. Under the c.d.i. cover.
Hey jon ,,, pm me your mailing address and I copy a few pages from my manual and send them out to you.

john