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Offline Irish_Alley

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small engine repair
« on: June 06, 2009, 11:49:39 pm »
whats the little gadget that charges the batter on a small engine, i know of the magneto and i think that just does the spark. i have worked on small engine b4 just not any that would charge a battery
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Offline Jay2D2

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Re: small engine repair
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2009, 12:01:53 am »
Depends on the engine but the ones I have use a generator type device built into the starter to charge.
and some run off the magneto aand flywheel... never worked with one though so i cant really explain it
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Re: small engine repair
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2009, 01:42:40 am »
forgot to say it was on my trike 84 yamaha 225 dx
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Offline JohnnyMac333

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Re: small engine repair
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2009, 03:30:01 am »
stator
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Re: small engine repair
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2009, 04:21:59 am »
wow at first i thought you were trying to say starter thanks buddy. found a used one off ebay 100 bucks found them cheaper but still think ill make sure thats my problem b4 i buy that. at least now i know were it is ::) , now would my head lights be dim at low rpms due to the stator or is that just natural
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Re: small engine repair
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2009, 09:09:41 am »
It's possible but you can test it with your meter to find out.
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