> Born to be WillD Wrote:
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> this page has some details on testing the thyristor:
>
> https://www.mopedarmy.com/forums/read.php?6,1834014,1834512,flat=1#msg-1834512
>
> and a great verview PDF here:
> http://www.jawamoped.com/JawaMoped_Electrics_-_ignition.pdf - if nothing
> else read this one.
>
> and common issues here:
> https://www.mopedarmy.com/wiki/Jawa_ignition_testing
>
> the DIY instructions to build one are here:
>
> https://www.mopedarmy.com/wiki/Jawa_Thyristor
>
> I have done that twice and it goes from a weak little zap to fucking
> inch long lightning bolts.
>
> Glad it works but theyre notoriously problematic and I still support
> Franks suggestion of replacing it when you can. Do read that PDF if
> nothing else.
yup, anyone know the specs on what thyristor to get? as i clicked the link but nothing, as id like to know before the original box kicks the dust.
and the bottom ring had a hairline crack and broke in my hands, ordered new rings off treatland, hopefully it should run!