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Stator Question
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:07 pm
by Doom Patrol
Are original points stators crank specific? Or to put it another way can a Motoplat points stator be used with GP crank and flywheel?
Re: Stator Question
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:48 pm
by bristolmod
I used a Motoplat on an Italian LI some years back- no problems- cracking output as well!
Re: Stator Question
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:09 pm
by cit205
Don't think you can use them on GP set up
Re: Stator Question
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:22 pm
by Doom Patrol
bristolmod wrote:I used a Motoplat on an Italian LI some years back- no problems- cracking output as well!
That's what I was thinking of. Phenomenal spark.
cit205 wrote:Don't think you can use them on GP set up
That's a pity. Is that because of compatibility issues with the crank?
Re: Stator Question
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:09 am
by cit205
Think so, though not 100% sure, just pretty sure i've asked this before and was told. So keep asking around in case i'm wrong :bigsm:
Re: Stator Question
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:11 am
by DigDug
Neville
I have a complete (working) 12v Motoplat electronic setup including crank you can have.
It won't cost you an arm and a leg just either.....
Re: Stator Question
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:19 am
by storkfoot
Such a pity the motoplat electronic off a lynx does not fit a GP crank. My old electronic lynx was such a great starter and the power produced through the lights was excellent
Re: Stator Question
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:32 am
by DigDug
storkfoot wrote:Such a pity the motoplat electronic off a lynx does not fit a GP crank. My old electronic lynx was such a great starter and the power produced through the lights was excellent
That's what mine is off - didn't fancy running the kitted engine with an LI crank.
Re: Stator Question
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 3:55 pm
by jonny snatchsniffer
could you not put a gp boss onto the motoplat flywheel ? or does the motoplat boss have enough meat for it to be machined to fit the gp taper ?
Re: Stator Question
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:04 pm
by Doom Patrol
The Motoplat boss is a strange wee beastie and no rivets were harmed in the making of it. It's cast into the flywheel.
I think this style is generally regarded as being a bad idea. But then it's lasted this long.
Thanks for the offer John. A 12v Motoplat stator is tempting, but isn't the flywheel supposed to be very heavy?