Can you run a magneto without a battery?
Since a magneto makes its own power, there is no need to get external power to the coil to spark the plugs. If you ride pretty much all of the time and can guarantee that your capacitor will always have a charge, then in theory it would work, but I wouldn’t rely on it.
Can you use a magneto to charge a battery?
No, the magneto is not connected in any way to the battery on a stock Model T. To do so without the diode mentioned above would result in discharging the magnets. To use the magneto as a battery charger, you will need the diode and light bulb mentioned above.
Does a motorcycle with a magneto need a battery?
with a magneto you don’t need anything else, you don’t need a battery, you don’t need an alternator and a magneto has absolutely nothing to do with the lights what so ever. a mag is a completely separate Ignition only system. if you want to have lights you will also need a lighting system…
Can a Harley run without a battery?
So, can your motorcycle run without a battery? Most modern motorcycles cannot run without a battery. If the battery is at marginal health and some life is still left in it, motorcycle can be started with a push/bump start.
What does a Harley magneto do?
The magneto is a self-contained generator of high voltage that provides ignition to an engine through spark plugs. The moment the contact points open, a rapid magnetic flow generates a high voltage in the secondary coil, which ignites the spark plug, thus firing the engine.
Will a motorcycle run if you disconnect the battery?
The answer is yes you can keep the motorcycle running if you remove the battery after you get it started. The battery is what is used to get the vehicle started and the alternator (or the stator for the motorcycle) is what keeps the vehicle running.
What to do if you have a bad stator?
Without a good stator, your engine will run poorly or not at all. This solution completely bypasses the stator by using a 12 volt battery to power the ignition system. Everything required can be purchased for under $50. It will work on all contact breaker point engines (old style), and some electronic controlled ignition (newer style) ones.
What happens to the spark plug when a stator goes bad?
The stator coil generates the power for the spark plug and other accessories on small engines Without a stator there would be no spark at all, meaning the engine won’t run. While a stator is dying, it can produce a weak spark, causing the engine to miss or run poorly.
How is a stator attached to an engine?
First the easy: attaching the negative (black) wire going to the engine. This wire can be attached to any conductive part of the engine assembly. On cars and motorcycles the metal parts of the engine are in electrical contact with each other, which causes them to make up one large electric terminal.
Can a low tension magneto be run on a battery?
3) Don’t connect a battery to the terminals of a low tension magneto. The current can demagnetize the magnets and might burn out the coils. If you want to run a mag-equipped engine on a battery and coil, make sure the mag lead is disconnected so battery current will not demagnetize the magnets.
Without a good stator, your engine will run poorly or not at all. This solution completely bypasses the stator by using a 12 volt battery to power the ignition system. Everything required can be purchased for under $50. It will work on all contact breaker point engines (old style), and some electronic controlled ignition (newer style) ones.
How does the stator work on a motorcycle?
The stator plays no part in the process of starting your motorcycle. The motorcycle battery is what gives your motorcycle the power it needs to get your motorcycle to start. It sends an electric current to the spark plugs which then creates the combustion that occurs inside the engine.
How can I check the alternator stator on my motorcycle?
by TJ Hinton. Generally, you can check motorcycle alternator stators while they’re installed on the bike, using a quality multimeter. The tests will help you to identify or eliminate the stator as the problem in a charging issue.
Where do you put the wire for a new stator?
The wire marked red (coming from the engine) in the diagram is going to attach directly to the contact breaker points. There should already be a wire connected to the breaker points right where we need to put the new one. You need to remove that old wire and put the wire for the new system RIGHT WHERE THE OLD ONE WAS.