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Villiersparts are out of replacements, expressed surprise at the type of unit in my magneto. Definitely not original so looks as if I am looking for another engine.

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I think I am going to change the condenser it was the only part of the ignition I didn’t change during the rebuild.

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Hello Jeff I am still waiting for you to get in touch

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Ok thanks

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It’s a new plug cap and the tester flashes when it’s connected from plug cap to earth. It’s as if the spark is not strong enough to jump the spark plug gap. Could it be the condenser?

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Has a choke of 14,ya ive googled a bit but no specific #’s on jets

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Ya mine has the vari main jet.

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Forgot to add 3hp petrol version

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Plug cap

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Hi it’s Will thanks that’s great I have replaced the long belt and was lead to believe that the other one had been recently replaced but the engine is a far forward as it will go and it still slips in high transport speed.I wonder if its the wrong belt. I might replace it with a new one as per your numbers. I was planning on working on it on Tuesday but there was a fire in the field behind my house and we had to be evacuated . Everything is fine so will have a look another day.
Best wishes William

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I’ve used 2 brand new plugs and the gap is correct. It’s a mystery to me

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That’s the point I’m getting a great spark to earth without the plug attached but nothing when the plug is attached

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I’m connecting the tester to the plug cap and getting a great spark to earth do that should all be ok

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I’ve tried that Charlie but there is no or very intermittent spark but if I just connect the spark tester to the plug cap and the spark tester direct to earth without the plug the light flashers as it should

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The plug is screwed into the cylinder head

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