1981 Honda 70 ATC loses spark

[gooflicker]

I have a 1981 Honda 70 ATC, when she gets hot the spark disappears once she cools down it comes back. I have replaced the Stator Coil 3 times this year. The ATC will run fine for about a month than starts to act up, I also replaced the Ignition Coil and Spark Plug. All work is done with genuine Honda parts and by a authorized Honda dealer. The dealer and I are both scratching our heads at this. The only thing we have not tried is the on\off switch but I sort of doubt that is heat sensitive, does anybody have any answers for this?

Gooflicker

[TimSr]

Im amazed that your dealer hasnt suggested replacing the points and condensor as these are normal maintenance. The intermittent symtoms you describe are pretty classic for a bad condensor.

[Blown 331]

Im amazed that your dealer hasnt suggested replacing the points and condensor as these are normal maintenance. The intermittent symtoms you describe are pretty classic for a bad condensor.

My buddy has 3 ATC70's and they ALL did this. Put points and condensor in them and it fixed them all.

[gooflicker]

The Stator Coil assembly has all new points and condenser on them, I have replaced the entire assembly as a complete unit, the only electrical items not replaced with brand new OEM parts is the on\off switch and the neutral safety switch in the engine. I don't understand how 3 complete assemblys could blow with in 1 year, I have all the old parts that were taken out of the ATC.

Gooflicker