ORIGINAL: RTK
There are a lot more ignitions than you think out there that fire when turned on. Not a full second of sparks but a spark non the less.
Yeah, like my C&H...but I think the extra shots of spark are what caused this.
Dick, it is not an MSD-type ignition, but according to the description, fires multiple sparks for a full second as soon as you turn it on:
As quoted from their product warning...
"It has come to our attention that some users are not aware that when using the GT2/GX2 electronic ignition that it
fires the spark plugs for 1 second to clear any unwanted oil or drainage from the spark plug prior to starting the engine."
Now, if the engine has been properly tuned and taken care of, there shouldn't be any "unwanted oil or drainage" to worry about. I just don't see how this "feature" saves a guy form any thing more than maybe a few extra flips before it starts, do you? And, if the plug is fouled, then it's fouled - no amount of spark, or lack thereof (fouled plug means no spark, right?), is going to help.