lazyeye6
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My '74 Commando has a Mikuni carb, TriSpark ignition, dual lead coil and a cNw electric starter. I have a lithium iron battery holding 13.4v.
It has ALWAYS started IMMEDIATELY on the button for over 3 years. So, just recently
I removed and threw away the one-way anti-sump valve from the oil supply line.
I replaced it with a manual valve with an ignition disconnect system. I verified
continuity and resistance. It has wire leads which appear to be about 24 ga wire.
I used butt splices and 18 ga wire to extend to points of connection near the headstock.
Nothing else changed. Now when I hit the starter button the engine hesitates starting.
I might have to hold down the button for 3-4 seconds before the engine starts and
then it might die and I have to repeat the process another time or two before it
stays lit up. My question is: Is it possible that I'm not getting enough smoke through
the skimpy 24 ga wires while cranking the starter motor to feed what the TriSpark needs?
It has ALWAYS started IMMEDIATELY on the button for over 3 years. So, just recently
I removed and threw away the one-way anti-sump valve from the oil supply line.
I replaced it with a manual valve with an ignition disconnect system. I verified
continuity and resistance. It has wire leads which appear to be about 24 ga wire.
I used butt splices and 18 ga wire to extend to points of connection near the headstock.
Nothing else changed. Now when I hit the starter button the engine hesitates starting.
I might have to hold down the button for 3-4 seconds before the engine starts and
then it might die and I have to repeat the process another time or two before it
stays lit up. My question is: Is it possible that I'm not getting enough smoke through
the skimpy 24 ga wires while cranking the starter motor to feed what the TriSpark needs?
