hello and thanks, rodbolt!!!

[jay dezman]

several months ago, you provided some input on my underperforming 200 hp suzuki. at last post, my season had ended and i said i would pursue your suggestions in spring. <br /><br />last sunday, i took the cover(cowl) off and checked the air gaps for the pulser coils on the underperforming engine. one coil's air gap was visibly larger than the other two. i know you said to set the gap to a minimum voltage reading.<br /><br />i presume a smaller gap = a higher voltage output. other than preventing physical interference, is there such a thing as "too small a gap"?<br /><br />i still haven't located a cd77 with which to test voltage. <br /><br />when acquired, is this test done with the engine running? cranking with the starter? or just manually rotating the magnet past the sensor?

 

[rodbolt]

Re: hello and thanks, rodbolt!!!

wow that was a long time back<br /> I think the pulser coilair gaps are .020 . I dont think I would run them much closer than .o1o let me hunt the manual back down.

 

[jay dezman]

Re: hello and thanks, rodbolt!!!

what can i say about the boatsing season on the great lakes....a lot shorter than in your area!<br /><br />thanks again for any help.

 

[jay dezman]

Re: hello and thanks, rodbolt!!!

any luck finding that air gap info?

 

[rodbolt]

Re: hello and thanks, rodbolt!!!

hello<br /> the gap is set using a special jig. part #09931-88710 and set at .o3". I have used .02 and then a stevens CD-77. min pulser coil output with CD removed is 2.0 V and up. try to shoot for 5-6 volts. but dont move the coils anycloser than about .012 gap.

 

[jay dezman]

Re: hello and thanks, rodbolt!!!

great info, thanks again!

 

[jay dezman]

Re: hello and thanks, rodbolt!!!

i still haven't located a cd77 with which to test voltage. <br /><br />when acquired, is this test done with the engine running? cranking with the starter? or just manually rotating the magnet past the sensor?

 

[rodbolt]

Re: hello and thanks, rodbolt!!!

cranking with the plugs out and CDI disconnected or running. either way. book says cranking,plugs out, cdi disconnected.