The reasons for giving up.
First post I advise a rebuild/re-magnetizing, Its then suggested the cap may be faulty. I agree, even after I agree some still want to dispute what I say even though I was agreeing.
The original poster stated a total loss of spark when trying to restart when hot, this indicates weak magnets,
I list what are the most likely faults and advise re the magnets when stripped down, still people disagree.
Any engine which is receiving a weak spark will be difficult to start more-so when hot, most of the faults I listed will cause this problem including the capacitor.
Any magnet not working or fitted with a keeper will deteriorate, a magnetic rotor can be saved with a bit of old chain wrapped around it, magnets set in the body can be saved with a handful of nuts and bolts placed inside the housing.
I give up because it looks to me like whatever I say some just want to argue even when being agreed with.
What qualifies me to advise on magnetos?, when I left school in the dark ages I served an apprenticeship with Lucas refurbishing them amongst other things, I later moved on into electronics.
You can now all say whatever you wish about me, I won't be coming back to look.
Goodbye.
