CDI again

[Cookie]

Well I talked to one of my customers today (he owns a scooter shop) and we are bartering he is going to see if he can find me an older cdi thatthey use on the chopper scooters and a battery and charger for my light. If this CDI works better than the old one dose will let u guys know and will get the info off of it ....these cdi's seem to wear out after a little over 1000 miles .

Cookie

 

[Tom]

I don't evenknow what CDI stands for.... Coil... Distribution.. Ignition??

 

[Edward]

Its french for "little black box where the spark comes from"

 

[Saabsonettguy]

Capacitive discharge ignition (CDI).

 

[Edward]

Plug gap can have an effect on the life of the CDI. The larger the gap, the more internal heat generated and heat kills electronics.

 

[sideshowsideswipe]

is it normal for these things to burn out after 80 to 100 miles?

 

[Cookie]

no but you may have gotton one of the weird ones and that is a pain in the butt.

Cookie

 

[sideshowsideswipe]

(As you all know) I have had SO many problems with this engine, but I still love it. thatsdax only ships once a week, so I'm stuck waiting until the weekend to get my baby running again -

 

[istbenz]

don't give up!

you will most pleased when you get all of the bugs worked out and all you have to do is preflight it and go- that day will be here soon!

 

[sideshowsideswipe]

thanks for the words of encouragement! I hate taking the bus and/or paying for a taxi so I'm bumming rides to/from work!