Easton Rich 1,160 #1 Posted 15 hours ago This is my L-155 I bought last year in the spring. It started and ran just fine until July when I was unloading it at a show. It started and ran fine, but died and never restarted. I thought it was either the ignition or the starter. Is it this diode board? Can I delete it and add a solenoid instead? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,201 #2 Posted 15 hours ago That board has nothing to do with starting. Battery charging only so the addition of a solenoid will not fix it. The magneto ignition is self powered and the wire going to the ignition switch simply grounds the magneto coil to shut it off. Adding a solenoid would remove the heavy starting load on the ignition switch and a good idea to keep the expensive switch working. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 31,701 #3 Posted 12 hours ago 2 hours ago, Easton Rich said: died and never restarted. I thought it was either the ignition or the starter. Have you determined what you are missing? A gasoline engine needs air, fuel, compression, and ignition. Knowing what is missing will help with a diagnoses. You also mentioned that you thought it may be the starter. Are you unable to turn the engine over with the starter? 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 1,160 #5 Posted 9 hours ago I have fuel and spark with a new battery. The starter is a no go. I took it apart and it was pretty cracked and broken. I'm considering looking for a recoil. I also bought a used ignition that I've confirmed works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
