Re: Shuddering when taking off
 

emil.santos@gmail.com wrote:
> TE: thanks, that's very interesting. I think it's another likely
> suspect, because the problem comes and goes. Also, the problem is worst
> after the ECU is reset, and smoothes out over time.
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> Is there any way to check the induction coil? Can I repair it, and can
> you please explain more about adding a heatsink or "wire" to the
> distributor and induction coil?

emil, be very very careful trying to make sense of chea's posts. most
of it is nonsense. the rest, stupid.

this will give you a clue:
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.a...68269f3?hl=en&

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> TE Chea wrote:
>> My F20A had this, cause was a crack in distributor's induction
>> *coil's insulating lacquer.
>> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...13sm40_f02.gif
>> #18. 1 electrician said copper wire's lacquer, given too much
>> heat, will crack then *'s high voltage will escape to -ve ground
>> = no spark.
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>> Fitting * inside distributor is a design flaw ; beside lacquer's
>> crack, * produces fewer amperes when hot ( proof : if 1 glues
>> hsinks or use wires to cool distributor & * inside, sparks will
>> be bigger, & exhaust noise will drop ).
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>> Better carry a spark plug, to chk for a spark, if engine stalls.
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Re: Shuddering when taking off
 

emil.santos@gmail.com wrote:
> TE: thanks, that's very interesting. I think it's another likely
> suspect, because the problem comes and goes. Also, the problem is worst
> after the ECU is reset, and smoothes out over time.
>
> Is there any way to check the induction coil? Can I repair it, and can
> you please explain more about adding a heatsink or "wire" to the
> distributor and induction coil?

emil, be very very careful trying to make sense of chea's posts. most
of it is nonsense. the rest, stupid.

this will give you a clue:
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.a...68269f3?hl=en&

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> TE Chea wrote:
>> My F20A had this, cause was a crack in distributor's induction
>> *coil's insulating lacquer.
>> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...13sm40_f02.gif
>> #18. 1 electrician said copper wire's lacquer, given too much
>> heat, will crack then *'s high voltage will escape to -ve ground
>> = no spark.
>>
>> Fitting * inside distributor is a design flaw ; beside lacquer's
>> crack, * produces fewer amperes when hot ( proof : if 1 glues
>> hsinks or use wires to cool distributor & * inside, sparks will
>> be bigger, & exhaust noise will drop ).
>>
>> Better carry a spark plug, to chk for a spark, if engine stalls.
>

Re: Shuddering when taking off
 

emil.santos@gmail.com wrote:
> TE: thanks, that's very interesting. I think it's another likely
> suspect, because the problem comes and goes. Also, the problem is worst
> after the ECU is reset, and smoothes out over time.
>
> Is there any way to check the induction coil? Can I repair it, and can
> you please explain more about adding a heatsink or "wire" to the
> distributor and induction coil?

emil, be very very careful trying to make sense of chea's posts. most
of it is nonsense. the rest, stupid.

this will give you a clue:
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.a...68269f3?hl=en&

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>
>
>
>
>
> TE Chea wrote:
>> My F20A had this, cause was a crack in distributor's induction
>> *coil's insulating lacquer.
>> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...13sm40_f02.gif
>> #18. 1 electrician said copper wire's lacquer, given too much
>> heat, will crack then *'s high voltage will escape to -ve ground
>> = no spark.
>>
>> Fitting * inside distributor is a design flaw ; beside lacquer's
>> crack, * produces fewer amperes when hot ( proof : if 1 glues
>> hsinks or use wires to cool distributor & * inside, sparks will
>> be bigger, & exhaust noise will drop ).
>>
>> Better carry a spark plug, to chk for a spark, if engine stalls.
>

Re: Shuddering when taking off
 

emil.santos@gmail.com wrote:
> Thanks. Will have the clutch checked ASAP.
>
clutch and motor mounts are prime suspects. and look for electrical
stuff too - aged plugs can give a stuttering start.

Re: Shuddering when taking off
 

emil.santos@gmail.com wrote:
> Thanks. Will have the clutch checked ASAP.
>
clutch and motor mounts are prime suspects. and look for electrical
stuff too - aged plugs can give a stuttering start.

Re: Shuddering when taking off
 

emil.santos@gmail.com wrote:
> Thanks. Will have the clutch checked ASAP.
>
clutch and motor mounts are prime suspects. and look for electrical
stuff too - aged plugs can give a stuttering start.

Re: Shuddering when taking off
 

emil.santos@gmail.com wrote:
> Thanks. Will have the clutch checked ASAP.
>
clutch and motor mounts are prime suspects. and look for electrical
stuff too - aged plugs can give a stuttering start.

Re: Shuddering when taking off
 

Thanks for the heads-up, jim! The plugs aren't that old (3 months), and
I checked them last month.

However, I opened up the distributor and saw that the rotor (2 months
old) has a "burn mark" on it. The old rotor was replaced because of
this same problem -- it was corroded badly in the exact same place.

What could be causing it?

Here's a pic of the rotor:

http://hondaswap.com/attachments/gen...rotor_burn.jpg

Re: Shuddering when taking off
 

Thanks for the heads-up, jim! The plugs aren't that old (3 months), and
I checked them last month.

However, I opened up the distributor and saw that the rotor (2 months
old) has a "burn mark" on it. The old rotor was replaced because of
this same problem -- it was corroded badly in the exact same place.

What could be causing it?

Here's a pic of the rotor:

http://hondaswap.com/attachments/gen...rotor_burn.jpg

Re: Shuddering when taking off
 

Thanks for the heads-up, jim! The plugs aren't that old (3 months), and
I checked them last month.

However, I opened up the distributor and saw that the rotor (2 months
old) has a "burn mark" on it. The old rotor was replaced because of
this same problem -- it was corroded badly in the exact same place.

What could be causing it?

Here's a pic of the rotor:

http://hondaswap.com/attachments/gen...rotor_burn.jpg

Re: Shuddering when taking off
 

Thanks for the heads-up, jim! The plugs aren't that old (3 months), and
I checked them last month.

However, I opened up the distributor and saw that the rotor (2 months
old) has a "burn mark" on it. The old rotor was replaced because of
this same problem -- it was corroded badly in the exact same place.

What could be causing it?

Here's a pic of the rotor:

http://hondaswap.com/attachments/gen...rotor_burn.jpg

Re: Shuddering when taking off
 

<emil.santos@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Mike, thanks for the reply. I already tried putting in a bottle of fuel
> injector cleaner about a month ago.
>
I guess you can scratch that off your list!

Mike

Re: Shuddering when taking off
 

<emil.santos@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Mike, thanks for the reply. I already tried putting in a bottle of fuel
> injector cleaner about a month ago.
>
I guess you can scratch that off your list!

Mike

Re: Shuddering when taking off
 

<emil.santos@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Mike, thanks for the reply. I already tried putting in a bottle of fuel
> injector cleaner about a month ago.
>
I guess you can scratch that off your list!

Mike

Re: Shuddering when taking off
 

<emil.santos@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1161665979.802061.238970@i42g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Mike, thanks for the reply. I already tried putting in a bottle of fuel
> injector cleaner about a month ago.
>
I guess you can scratch that off your list!

Mike