[charlie]

Dave this is a link to JAP engine dates

[charlie]

The problem with a simple resistance check is it cannot take account of running conditions ie insulation can break down as soon as coil starts working. If a good clean of points and mating surfaces between coil and backplate etc does not give a good spark, I replace coil, points and condenser, not a cheap option but it does ensure a good spark. Do not buy cheap or secondhand coils.

[charlie]

Alan it just shows you never know who is about or when, glad to hear they failed. In addition to noting serial numbers etc it might be worth using a security marking system such as Selecta DNA which can help identify recovered parts should a machine be broken for spares.

[charlie]

You will soon have a load more adverts to look at, should arrive in next day or two.

[charlie]

Something like WD40 would help.

[charlie]

seems to work for me

[charlie]

I would suggest making another cut opposite the first, be careful not to cut into carrier. Then apply some heat to sleeve, then cool by spraying sleeve with penetrating fluid or WD40, hopefully the thermal shock will break the bond between sleeve and carrier.

[charlie]

Pressing the bushed out is the best method. Find a piece of tube or a socket that is the same diameter as the outer metal part of the bush, then place another piece of tube (or a socket) which is larger than the outside diameter of the bush on the other side. Place the whole lot in a vice a tighten carefully keeping the whole lot square.If you do not have a vice big enough then a length of threaded rod and two large thick washers can be used. It will help to apply some penetrating oil or some heat, not too much as you will set fire to the rubber. If the bush is firmly stuck then you may have to press out just the inner and cut the outer carefully with a hacksaw from the inside.
This is how I have removed similar bushes from Land Rover leaf springs.

[charlie]

Gordon welcome to the forum. If you can find the engine number that may help with dating as JAP used a letter code to indicate year. If you add a photo that would also help.

[charlie]

Looking very smart. That needle adapter looks like a handy tool.

[charlie]

Ohh no shed envy!!!!

[charlie]

Problem now resolved.

[charlie]

I made the mistake of over tightening those bolts on my Trusty and had to get the carrier welded, if you have a crack in yours it may have been over tightened in the past.

[charlie]

Owen, there is a problem with that part of the website, we have alerted our web hosting service and await a fix.

[charlie]

Chris, have you had a look on this SIMAR website or tried their forum?

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