69 BSA Rocket3... the Unholy Virgin

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Re: 69 BSA Rocket3... the Unholy Virgin

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Meanwhile back in the Bat Cave.....seems I'm having Technical difficuties.The Coils I picked up have to go back the Posts are all stripped out( what I get for trying to save a Buck).I'll just bite the Bullet for 3 new ones.I was only able to get Spark on 1 Cylinder.We'll see what happens when I get new Coils.
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I've sent you a PM.
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Really appreciated that Russ.
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and.......??...... :auto-biker:
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nothing to report....still stuck with not getting spark. It's frustrated me to the point I just walked away from it. I'm about ready to rip out all the wiring & start over.
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did you get new coils?
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Yep....3 new coils,points, condensers. Thinking about it, I have new wires also so never gave them a thought. I'm gonna see if this is where my problem is.
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Location: South Jersey

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I'll be god damned if I can find where the problem is. I was planning to convert the bike over to electronic ignition after I got it running. I've decided to pull the trigger & Get a Boyer ignition. I'm also going to make a couple changes while I wait for the extra funds.
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Too bad to hear this.

Hope the new setup works for you.
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Got a package in the mail...Now I need to get 3 6v coils.
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Jeff L
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Re: 69 BSA Rocket3... the Unholy Virgin

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I GOT SPARK.....bought 3 6v coils & they got here, installed the boyer system, wired her up positive earth & BOOM the spark is strong.....cant tell ya how fuckin stoked I am after struggling with this for so long. I took the carbs off to sort a couple things out, as soon as I get them back on....its outside to see if she will fire.
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Location: South Jersey

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Ok...i just realized the timing gears will
Index on both the intake & exhaust cams in 3 different positions...I have to solve this little puzzle & still need to sort
A few things out but it is getting closer which is good...
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Looks awesome!
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Location: South Jersey

Re: 69 BSA Rocket3... the Unholy Virgin

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Thanks......christ has it really been that long since I've walked away from this love hate relationship? Well I'm gonna get back on it. Have a bent tappet that I need to replace. Will order that in the next week hopefully & put the top end back together.
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Re: 69 BSA Rocket3... the Unholy Virgin

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Well my tappet finally came in. Got the jug back on & hope to have most of it back to the point I was soon.
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