On our 1915 Maxwell, we are not getting spark to the plugs. Coming of the ignition switch we have 6.4 volts going into what I assume is a relay.
We have 6.4 volts coming out of it going to the magneto. On the magneto are 3 wires The hot going in and right across a wire coming out and
on a pivoting arm a wire. On the one coming out if I jiggle the timer I get up to 3 volts on that wire on the pivoting arm wire I get .04 volts constant.
I have also attach pictures as well as pictures of the switch and wiring diagram on back of switch.
On the diagram the terminal unmarked I am not sure where the wire goes. To be honest I am not sure where the other 2 wires on the magneto run too? Any insight is appreciated.
Thanks
1915 Maxwell Ignition question
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Re: 1915 Maxwell Ignition question
My '15 Maxwell has a transformer coil mounted inside the frame. The two wires may be meant to go to it. This discussion describes it.
https://forums.aaca.org/topic/140574-19 ... NewComment
https://forums.aaca.org/topic/140574-19 ... NewComment
Re: 1915 Maxwell Ignition question
Hello, Do you have any original Maxwell electrical literature? I would get an actual Maxwell wiring diagram and use that as a guide as you troubleshoot your ignition system headache. Good Luck with your quest, you will probably be up and running quickly!
Al
Al
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Re: 1915 Maxwell Ignition question
Hope this helps. Don’t know which ignition system you have.