How Many Volts

[ToddM]

I'm trying to get an old 3 wheeler, 1982 Honda ATC and I can't get any spark how many volts should be reading on the voltmeter when I crank it over? I presume 12 but I just thought I'd ask.
Thanks
Todd:TrikesOwn

[Howdy]

Loss of spark is a common problem. In fact over the past 18+ years I have found the exciter coils fail the most. To check it you need a good ohm meter. Un plug the black with red striped wire coming from the stator ( behind the pullstarter / flywheel ). One test terminal on the connector the other to the motor. You should get a 215-240 ohm reading. The lower the reading the weaker the spark.

This test takes under 1 minute to do.


FYI, This topic has been discussed quite a few times on the forums. A few quick searches should bring up lots of info. Search for: "Exciter coil", "loss of spark", or simular terms to find the threads. Here are a few:
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=47895
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=25496
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=42570
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=42024
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=27422

Hope this helps.

Howdy

[runaway]

hello
thanks i will check that. but im still confused on why no reading from plug wire.

[Howdy]

hello
thanks i will check that. but im still confused on why no reading from plug wire.

If your not getting any electric to the coil, then you won't get anything from the plug wire.
Howdy