Lucas, the prince of darkness, strikes again. ;-)
Dave Seely
1141 XF/VOT
----- Original Message -----
From: john robinson <john@engr.wisc.edu>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Cc: Tom Elrod <tomcotexas@netscape.net>
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 9:11 AM
Subject: a riddle
> so now I got a real puzzle for you,
>
> here goes.
>
>
> what sounds like this when starting?
>
>
> beeb,,,,,,,,,,,,,beeb,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,beeb,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,beeb
>
>
> ok, now what sounds like this when running?
>
>
> beeb,,,,,,,,beeb,,,,,,,beeb,,,,,,,beeb
>
>
> ok what sounds like this when running fast?
>
>
> beeb,,beeb,,beeb,,beeb
>
>
> ok now when running really fast?
>
>
> bebebebbeebbbeebbeebbeeebbbeeb
>
>
> have you got any idea at all?
>
>
> guess what?
>
>
> its' the BSA.
>
>
> when you push the horn button, the spark plug sparks.
>
>
> no shit.
>
>
> really...
>
>
>
> a couple of guys were over last night trying to help me figure
out
> why the BSA Victor won't start since being back from SpeedWeek. at one
> point we had the plug laying on the head, and being not sure the Bat.
> switch was on, I pushed the horn button, and the plug sparked. I did this
> again. it was repeatable.
> I have a ground fault problem. I think the salt has gotten
between
> the engine and the frame causing the fault troubles, I'm gonna run a NEW
> wiring harness, with NEW wires, and fewer connectors, and attach real
> ground straps between the engine, battery and frame. also gonna get some
> electrical goo that seals the connections and makes contacts work better.
> it was several long days trying to figure this one out.......but I
> learned something new.....
>
>
>
>
> John Robinson, Mechanician
> Mechanical Engineering University of Wisconsin
> 1513 University Ave.
> Madison, Wi. 53706
> 608-262-3606
> FAX 608-265-2316
> Current World Land Speed Record Holder
> Bonneville Salt Flats
> H/GCC 92 cu.in. 1980 Dodge Colt
> 131.333 MPH set 1995
> 136.666 MPH set 1996
> 140.292 MPH set 2000
> 144.396 MPH set 2000
> MPS-PG 441 c.c. 1967 BSA Victor Motorcycle
> 95.193 MPH set 2001
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