Hey guys,

Anyone out there have any experience with a 3w 50i with the dual pickup ignition. I have one and it will not start consistently hand flipping. Put a starter on it and it starts. As I understand it the red magnet is supposed to be the one used for starting and the green one is used when the RPM picks up. My guess is there is something wrong with the red magnet or the timing thus that is why it will start using the starter. More RPM makes it start on the advanced timing of the green magnet. I have tested the spark manually. It does spark on the red sensor however it is not real strong. When I check the plug after a few attemps to hand start is is always real wet. After the engine starts it runs great. Any ideas or things I could try would be appreciated. This is my 2nd and last 3W. Both of them were hard starting not to mention the lack of service from AI. Too bad because they are a strong engine. My DA, and BME run great.

Thanks for any help

Doc Adams