Fairmont did actually offer an electric starter for their 2-stroke engines during the 40s-50s, but they're pretty rare. A little rubber wheel on the starter motor fit in a special grooved flywheel.
I remember seeing a 1 man speeder with a curved windshield that came by the house, it appeared to transport one or maybe two people , maybe an track inspection vehicle or used for other purposes.
My friend is using a 12v auto coil, alternator and battery. So could he just swap out the coil for a buzz box? Been told by many people the automotive coil is not a good setup. Thanks for posting this video!
My Canadian M-19 used an automotive coil run off the timer points. For some reason some of the Canadian railroads used that set up but it runs the timing much more retarded than normal which limits the top speed. It also uses up the timer points faster. On top of that they mounted the coil at the rear of the car and used a 5 foot long piece of spark plug wire to the plug. I tried it out before I removed it and it ran OK in the driveway. I've got a DX electronic ignition on it now.
Have you ever had to remove a motor on one of these? It's pretty straight forward I see. My problem is does the front shield have to come off for the motor to slide out? I need to replace a bearing. Which requires me to pull the motor in my m19. Thanks either way!
Love the car. We have the exact same model. Do you have any resource of how to remove the engine? I know I can do it alone being a mechanic and having tools. But. Id like a book or video reference before I tear into it. Would you be able to help?
Then, yes. but no more! It did not operate properly - fired plug when points opened, thus threw the timing way off- back to the plastic encased modern buzz coil- works fine now.
mine is a 2 cycle 1/16 mix of oil to gasoline never heard of wooden batteries- the original Ford Model T coil was a wooden box buzz coil. only 1/4 turn to start engine and it accelerates so slowly - removing the crank 1" is all that is need to disengage--not an issue. try here: narcoa.org
I logged thousands of miles on a speeder as a patrolman for cn rail in the mountains.-40 F was always fun..
Fairmont did actually offer an electric starter for their 2-stroke engines during the 40s-50s, but they're pretty rare. A little rubber wheel on the starter motor fit in a special grooved flywheel.
I remember seeing a 1 man speeder with a curved windshield that came by the house, it appeared to transport one or maybe two people , maybe an track inspection vehicle or used for other purposes.
That sounds like Jack Benny's Maxwell. I don't know that I'd trust it running down the rail. LOL!
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Most no, you can adapt a generator to provide a belt drive friction start - but that would spoil the fun! more modern MT19s have key start--wimps!
12 volt garden tractor battery- connected to the buzz coil via timer on flywheel then to spark plug---also used for lights, horn etc.
My friend is using a 12v auto coil, alternator and battery. So could he just swap out the coil for a buzz box? Been told by many people the automotive coil is not a good setup. Thanks for posting this video!
My Canadian M-19 used an automotive coil run off the timer points. For some reason some of the Canadian railroads used that set up but it runs the timing much more retarded than normal which limits the top speed. It also uses up the timer points faster. On top of that they mounted the coil at the rear of the car and used a 5 foot long piece of spark plug wire to the plug. I tried it out before I removed it and it ran OK in the driveway. I've got a DX electronic ignition on it now.
Have you ever had to remove a motor on one of these? It's pretty straight forward I see. My problem is does the front shield have to come off for the motor to slide out? I need to replace a bearing. Which requires me to pull the motor in my m19. Thanks either way!
she redlines at 17 rpm lads!
I wonder how easey it would be to convert to electric?
Love the car. We have the exact same model. Do you have any resource of how to remove the engine? I know I can do it alone being a mechanic and having tools. But. Id like a book or video reference before I tear into it. Would you be able to help?
people with NARCOA should be able to get you the manual for this model - I sold this unit and the manual. Ken
Thank you. I do have my test taken and registered with narcoa. I'll check there. Thank you!
What is the gauge you kept looking at and what does it connect to?
it was a cheap rpm meter that I ultimately discarded. a good one would be helpful I think!
Then, yes. but no more! It did not operate properly - fired plug when points opened, thus threw the timing way off- back to the plastic encased modern buzz coil- works fine now.
No electric start on these nifty things??
mine is a 2 cycle 1/16 mix of oil to gasoline never heard of wooden batteries- the original Ford Model T coil was a wooden box buzz coil. only 1/4 turn to start engine and it accelerates so slowly - removing the crank 1" is all that is need to disengage--not an issue. try here: narcoa.org