Paradise lost....

[Viktory2k1]

Thank you for the link. I will test all this tomorrow. Here are todays updates.
Put the recoil on, pulls easier then before and much smoother. I put low temp grease on all moving parts.
Still fired at 1st or second pull but nothing after that. I found my Digital Automotive Tester and It has an ignition test mode. Never used that mode so not sure how it works. I bought it from Matco Tools MD 2020 is part number but I think its built by OTC.
According to this, I am getting between 5 and 7 KV on plug wires. The more you pull it the higher it goes. I think you only get a reading if the plugs fire. It has an inductive pick-up clip.
Is this good?
I would say that the problem is ignition.
If I do find the bad component with the link to testing cd ignition systems, Where do I find parts?
I cant really find anything except EBAY. Someone wants $99 for a universal cdi box that I have to cut the plug off to wire the rectangular plug to.
Spark looks kinda weak now, if any.
Vic

[harleysportster]

I am not familiar with your automotive tester, a simple ohm meter is all that is needed. Follow the diagnostics and let us know what you find wrong.

[lwb140]

as far as a cdi unit goes , a few years back dennis kirk pretty much flooded the market with nos cdis for your sled , people have bought them up and once in awhile you see them advertized for sale .they are around and can be purchased , im sure an ad in the classified section here on the site will find you one at a competitive price .wade

[harleysportster]

If the stator ends up still good and you have a bad CDI, here is the updated version with the round plugs. The color code is the same so you can cut pick-tails off the rectangle connector and splice onto this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-JOHN-DEERE- ... 3a7d05acc8

[lwb140]

If the stator ends up still good and you have a bad CDI, here is the updated version with the round plugs. The color code is the same so you can cut pick-tails off the rectangle connector and splice onto this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-JOHN-DEERE- ... 3a7d05acc8

that should be a direct plug and play on a 77 cyclone , the 76s had a square plug wade

[Mattguy]

This is what I just put on my 77 Liquifire and its from Dennis Kirk for $25 NOS CDI. Fixed my spark problem.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JOHN-DEERE-ELEC ... b0&vxp=mtr

[Viktory2k1]

Mattguy. $25 is mor reasonable I will start a new thread with my test results of ignition.

[harleysportster]

This is what I just put on my 77 Liquifire and its from Dennis Kirk for $25 NOS CDI. Fixed my spark problem.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JOHN-DEERE-ELEC ... b0&vxp=mtr

It's funny how DK Trader can have multiple listings of the same product at different prices. An NOS cdi box is cheap at $25.00

[webman]

I have seen other items like this, but when you check the shipping you find out where the savings are lost.

[Viktory2k1]

Mattguy, thank you for the link. I didnt see this while searching ebay.
$25 + $5.99 S&H is very reasonable compared to all the ones I saw.

Wade, my sled has the rectanglar plug. The ad says this fits serial 70221 and up, mine is 70226 so maybe they had a few still laying around and put them on here. I did find out it was supposedly replaced years ago...

[Mattguy]

Your welcome, I bought two just because of the cheap pricing. You have to search and search on ebay. Feel bad for the people who spent over 100 on a couple of other NOS CDI's that were listed!

Actually NOS Trigger too for 7.99 I found.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110817797403?ss ... 1423.l2649