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Is it a 1964 YJ2, if it is Look Here Use the Zoom in button

but as my mom used to say, if it's pointless then why bother? If you think that the chunk of rust you have seen is the auto advance unit, then it is extremely likely that this is the sole cause of your problem, having said that!...I dont know for sure myself, am just guessing and trying to remember back in the days that all ignitions had points. You need to remove this and leave it to soak overnight in some easing oil, or WD40, or even diesel oil, give it a good clean up, . They work on the principle of centrifugal force which pulls out the bob weights against spring tension, this then turns the points cam slightly which advances the ignition. As you can see its important that this functions properly and pivots and cam are not seized with rust Once you have done this and got it working, Re assemble and put the flywheel back. Look on the magneto flywheel and you may see two marks. lines One will be TDC and can be verified by removing the spark plug and holding a pencil or something so that you can feel TDC, you will see that this lines up with another mark somewhere on the crankcase. The other of the two lines is the point of ignition ie 1.8mm BTDC, the points (contact breaker) should just begin to open at this mark. The easiest way to test is to use a strobe light. You will need to power your strobe light from a car 12V battery though as you DT is 6v. Run the engine in a dark area and look if the lines match up, if you then rev the engine you will see the effect of the auto advance unit in operation.

Welcome to the forum David

Well if the worst vice is advice you better ignore this The ignition timing is 1.8mm BTDC The throttle stop screw is merely a way of adjusting the engine idle speed (tickover) and should be set to about 1500rpm Since this bike has not got electronic ignition it might have a mechanical advance unit on the points cam. If it has you need to check it is functioning correctly and not jammed in the full advance position as this would cause the kick back you describe The magneto flywheel locates on a woodruff key so cant be put on wrong and in any case it would not affect the timing even if it was

If there isnt much tread left then scrap it, But if there is you could have it plugged and patched over from the inside at yor local tyre bay.

Might help if you tell us what the engine and frame numbers begin with

...Err its a test...not a race

Hi , have you read this thread ?

I would take them both to a proper locksmiths, (not the guy who works from a stall in the market if you get my drift), just to see if they can help out.

Hi bendinthe road, welcome to the forum mate and for the right money i'll sell you my username

IMHO Looks to me like they need lapping in then

Doh!!

Well if i hadnt heard it from the horses mouth i wouldnt believe this story,. looks like youve been well and truly shafted 7omly, BTW didnt you have free legal advise on your insurance? As i said before why didnt the police take photos especially as you were taken to hospital??? Anyway..good to hear from you again, but sorry to hear what you have to say.

Hi, dont know what youre after but... Heres an engine

Its a long long way down from some of them sports bike pillion seats, they might have to be lifted off the bike without the heels They sound more like more like an accessory than a passenger in all that matching gear

Hey thats great news Mikey, Best of luck to ya Its a test...whats luck got to do with it? I would think you can use them only when everyone else can use them...ie outside the restriction time...You need to check up on this

Tell him that youve always known that the wheel sizes are ok and you now know where the dipstick is.

Hello and welcome Dean Forgive me for asking a stupid question, But....You did put fork oil in them, didnt you?

Hello and welcome retro, Melissa's looking good for her age

I think sunrise graphics do them, look them up on't web

My Dt175 starts with a flat battery, no problem. Thats because the electronic ignition is powered from the magneto, the battery ...is used for other things, like lights band indicators etc. However yours is not a DT175 so someone else will have to verify if yours is the same. Sorry cant be more help

Check the main power cables to the starter relay, sounds like a loose / dirty connection, but as you have already said the battery may not be up to it. Matter of fact if it always starts ok from a car battery, then it must be the battery thats not up to the job!

is this...Any good??

Cant be far away from running, you need to sort out that carb though, seems that the float height needs adjusting or perhaps a new needle valve is needed, fuel level is much too high if its coming from the overflow If you do split the carb, dont forget to clean the pilot jet while youre in there, this could also give poor starting if its blocked