engine won't start, new cdi & new magneto

[Al.Fisherman]

Interesting - it must have been firing at bottom dead centre before. I don't think that would help it run in reverse, though. I think that these engines might already run in reverse, if someone wanted to try. Not me.

... Steve

Steve...think if the plug was firring at BDC, there is no way it will run, either way...No compression in the fire cycle.

 

[AussieSteve]

Steve...think if the plug was firring at BDC, there is no way it will run, either way...No compression in the fire cycle.

I used a bad choice of words, Ron. I meant 'sparking' at BDC, not firing. (The engine 'wasn't' running, because the maggy was upside-down.)

... Steve