MattA 0 #1 Posted July 18, 2019 Does anyone know how to release the transmission so I can manually push it? I can only push it for a few feet then it locks up. I’ve been looking for a release knob/cable but don’t see anything. Also I’ve have been going through a few coils, is it due to the vibration of the engine? thanks Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,687 #2 Posted July 18, 2019 If your C165 has the Eaton 1100 Hydro then there is no release valve for free wheeling. I’ve heard that the best way to push one is with the hydro control lever pushed all the way forward (as if you were going full speed ahead) and to not push it to fast. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,898 #3 Posted July 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Sparky said: If your C165 has the Eaton 1100 Hydro then there is no release valve for free wheeling. I’ve heard that the best way to push one is with the hydro control lever pushed all the way forward (as if you were going full speed ahead) and to not push it to fast. I pull the belt releace up when rolling it in the garage. I see the releace handle is missing also I use some 1/4 nylon tubing ans a small bolt to replace mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,103 #4 Posted July 18, 2019 (edited) Have you checked your voltage while running. More than 14.5 is not good thing. Also have you purchased internally resisted coils??? if not you need to use a ballast resistor. (which are a bit of a pain and weak spot in their own right. An internally resisted coil is a better way to go. I doubt the vibration is your problem as coils can last many years mounted on the engine... Your feed wire for the coil looks a bit dodgy...are you sure yo are getting consistent voltage at the coil??? Edited July 18, 2019 by pfrederi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,792 #5 Posted July 18, 2019 Internally resisted coil: Napa IC64SB 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattA 0 #6 Posted August 21, 2019 On 7/18/2019 at 12:50 PM, Lee1977 said: I pull the belt releace up when rolling it in the garage. I see the releace handle is missing also I use some 1/4 nylon tubing ans a small bolt to replace mine. Thanks. I fixed the handle in a similar fashion. I pulled the belt off the pulley where your right foot would be still not able to move much. Think it’s more dependent on the rear wheel/ gearbox area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattA 0 #7 Posted August 21, 2019 On 7/18/2019 at 1:42 PM, pfrederi said: Have you checked your voltage while running. More than 14.5 is not good thing. Also have you purchased internally resisted coils??? if not you need to use a ballast resistor. (which are a bit of a pain and weak spot in their own right. An internally resisted coil is a better way to go. I doubt the vibration is your problem as coils can last many years mounted on the engine... Your feed wire for the coil looks a bit dodgy...are you sure yo are getting consistent voltage at the coil??? After taking it in to a small engine shop they put a new coil and wire( yeah it looks dodgy) Yeah it’s under 14 v. as of now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
