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Message started by madmikesmech on 08/23/18 at 14:34:01

Title: Spark across plug gap... without engine rolling ov
Post by madmikesmech on 08/23/18 at 14:34:01

That's right you read the title correct!
I have a non running '86 Savage, it was one of a pair of garage finds, picked up last summer.
I removed the carb for cleaning, the battery was as expected DEAD. So I put my CHARGER/BOOST on it, spark plug out of cylinder, spark plug wire connected, thought I'd check for spark too while I was going to see if it would roll over with the starter. As soon as I turned the key to run, the spark plug sparked across the gap, continually until ignition switch was turned to off position, WITHOUT rolling the engine over. Needless to say I kinda freaked out!! Turned ignition off, and IMMEDIATELY disconnected charger. Ideas?

Title: Re: Spark across plug gap... without engine rollin
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/23/18 at 15:08:05

Turn the motor a bit,
Retest.

Title: Re: Spark across plug gap... without engine rollin
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/23/18 at 15:09:59

Recommend you oil that jug before you start running the piston up and down.

Title: Re: Spark across plug gap... without engine rollin
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 08/23/18 at 15:55:52

56494F4855526353635B49450E3C0 wrote:

Turn the motor a bit,
Retest.

I'm thinking like you, that the position sensor is sitting in the Goldilocks position.

Title: Re: Spark across plug gap... without engine rollin
Post by madmikesmech on 08/23/18 at 16:39:26

392620273A3D0C3C0C34262A61530 wrote:

Recommend you oil that jug before you start running the piston up and down.

Good call justin O guy2[ch128077]
, last year when I picked the bikes up, I used fogging oil in both bikes cylinders, thru the spark plug hole, let em sit a day or 2 and then put trans in 2nd gear and slow rolled 'em. Did the same thing just prior to this experience. Thanks for the concern tho ;)
You guys think the engine just happened to stop in the location that the the positioning sensor contact points are just so lined up that they are sparking and cause the engine ain't rolling it just sparks?
You can't write the stuff that I have happen!!!! ;D
Makes sense.
Thanx!
Mike

Title: Re: Spark across plug gap... without engine rollin
Post by GOF on 08/23/18 at 17:03:00

If it has or hasn't stopped in the 'Goldilocks position' it's the first thing to try. Not that I have any other explanation.

Title: Re: Spark across plug gap... without engine rollin
Post by Serowbot on 08/24/18 at 09:24:21

7B71757F747D79702E282C1C0 wrote:

Goldilocks position.

I like that... never heard it before... ;D

Title: Re: Spark across plug gap... without engine rollin
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/24/18 at 11:34:39

It's in the book. Oddly, not in alphabetical order. It's after the missionary position.
The Snow White position is something else..

Title: Re: Spark across plug gap... without engine rollin
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 08/24/18 at 12:05:24

617E787F62655464546C7E72390B0 wrote:
It's in the book. Oddly, not in alphabetical order. It's after the missionary position.
The Snow White position is something else..

LMAO ;D