01-04-2019, 12:30 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-04-2019, 12:32 PM by David Stepney.)
Just looked at mine, which is a CF3 cutout and the spring fits around two small lugs, one on the solenoid frame and the other to the end of the moving points arm, so I would surmise that one of the lugs has broken off.
It just could be that the spring, out of weakness, maladjustment or detachment now doesn't have the pull to overcome whatever residual EMF remains in the solenoid.
There is no point in testing the solenoid with the engine running and the points closed; both coils will be energised.
Trying a slightly stronger spring might be an idea. After all, there's nothing to lose by trying.
Just noticed your latest post which you obviously put up whilst I was composing mine!
Excellent news! Happy motoring!
It just could be that the spring, out of weakness, maladjustment or detachment now doesn't have the pull to overcome whatever residual EMF remains in the solenoid.
There is no point in testing the solenoid with the engine running and the points closed; both coils will be energised.
Trying a slightly stronger spring might be an idea. After all, there's nothing to lose by trying.
Just noticed your latest post which you obviously put up whilst I was composing mine!
Excellent news! Happy motoring!