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By George on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Howdy Friends,

OK, I have a 297 JLO. Just dropped it my Colt a few weeks ago. It started up fine but needed some work on the carb (Hi-revs it leaked fuel). I got that fixed.
Now I'm having problems with the spark. It ocassionally sparks but not enough to start the engine. I checked the coil (cleaned the contacts)and I'm wondering what could be bad. For example, if the coil is bad, would it spark at all, magnito, spark plug wire, points etc; same question?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,
George

By ISAAC EISENMAN (Tropicjungleboy) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

hey george:

if spark is yellow maybe you have problem with coil...easy way is to temporaly replace the coil with a 6 volt one.....if you get blue spark the coil is ok......put some wd-40 on points and check gap at 0.16 with non magnetic gauge........happy bouncing!!!...and don't forget to try also a new spark plug

By mr. tinker on Unrecorded Date: Edit

the best thing to do is put in new points,condenser,and a spark plug.make sure your air gap for the magneto is set right and also the point gap is correctly set.if your ignition is working ok you should have a blue spark when turning over the engine with the spark plug out and grounded.also if your ignition is working you should be able to hear the snapping sound of the spark plug when it fires. a yellow spark is a sure sign of something not quite right in the ignition system.also i have found that if the magneto coil is rusty where the magnets pass by on the flywheel it will cause a weak firing condition. lightly sand the magneto where the magnets pass by.i have not seen a jlo engine but this is the basics for all magneto ignition engines.

By Craig Pedersen on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Since this is an onlder atv spot. I was wondering if anyone had an atv that needes some work that was old that i could buy for around $500. If so e-mail me at E-mail WeirdYo2@aol.com

By eandmbedd on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Does anyone have pictures or manuals for a Sidewinder 6x6 .Mine was bought totally tore apart, have figured most of it out but not all. -Will pay for copys and postage. Thanks Eddie Beddingfield P.s. If anyone has tried my e- -mail my computer has been out of action. CALL 217-587-4341

By George on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Any one have any tips on how to remove old condensors and install new ones on my JLO 400cc twin? Any tips on the points would help too.


George

By liflod (Liflod) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Removing the points and condensors is as easy as removing the flywheel and some screws. Putting everything back together is another story. One thing that will help is an extra cam that the points ride on. This will get point gap right without working through the holes in the flywheel. You can take the cam loose from the flywheel and use it . If your not sure what I'm talking about, you will understand once you dig in! You can adjust the timing of one cylinder by moving the plate the points are mounted to . The other cylinder is timed by adjusting the point gap. I can give you lots more info , but these are the highlights. To know you have it right, put a timing light on it. You should also check this before you begin so you have a bench mark.

I had a problem with my JLO starting. It ended up the point gap was too large (timing advanced) and when it would finally fire, the engine would kick back and disengage the starter. Boy what a pain. make sure you get the right points for that engine. I didn't the first time and had to put it back together with the old ones.

By George on Unrecorded Date: Edit

One more question. Which side is the number one cylinder on? Is it closest to the flywheel or the clutch?

Thanks,

George

By steve on Unrecorded Date: Edit

looking for a crank shaft nut for my jlo 295,can anyone help. i asked RC he said he cant find one right now.

By Kevin Watson (Kevin) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

What size and what thread?

By steve on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I dont know what size the nut is, the shaft is 30 mm . i found one at snowmobile sal, thanks for responding.

By Gerry on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Does anyone have any info on Dick Gaudets "homebuilt" ATV shown in the photo gallery?I have one and would like to find out about its origin.Thanks.

By TrevorThise on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I have a Camel ATV. It has a John Deere Gator motor in it and I am trying to fix a few things on it that weren't properly done. If anyone has any info. on that model I would appreciate it. It floats and runs.

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

a camel huh,
trever please take lots of pics and post them on 6x6 because thats a rear bird and we'd all like to see pics,
even though it's bin alterd some, there are no other pic's available and yours may become the only ones left for future generations to go by in restorations or just in identifying them,
thanks trever (in advance)

By Ed LaVoie on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I own Rangemaster 4x4 XL utility vehicle styled like the John Deere Gator. Needing info

By Ben Englund on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I have a JLO336 that is spitting gas out the carborator and seems to be very short on the upper rpm range. I mounted the muffler for convenience with a 2 ft 2" pipe from motor. Do I need to shorten the exhaust to make it more in "tune". Or wouldn't that make such a difference. Thanks for any input.

By tropicjungleboy on Unrecorded Date: Edit

HEY BEN: hi rpm restriction could be something related to fuel ( carburator adjustment ) or spark problem.............easy way to discart posibility is to replace spark plugs.........also check WITH NEW SPARK for blue spark jump............then try to close a little the hi needle on carburator...........and maybe..if those changes/test doesnot get your engine on shape you should adjust the float level ( ok....the vacuum membrane adjustment!!)
keep posted so we can follow up........

By Ben Englund on Unrecorded Date: Edit

thanks, I'll try those ideas.

By oliver on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I'm having a great deal of difficulty tracking down any JLO engine parts at all. I am in the UK and have a big old grass mower (sorry it's not an ATV!) with a JLO 247cc single cylinder 2 stroke type L252L. I need a Magneto - any ideas?? Thanks in advance.

By jlspivak on Unrecorded Date: Edit

could any one out there in cyberspace give me some info on a jigger. I have a chance to pick one up rather cheaply. seems to have all the parts except tires and wheels and...