what is this? (noob question)

[Guest]

ok so im just wondering what this part is because it appears cracked and im wondering if it needs to be replaced because of the crack.
the wire leads to the spark plug, its housed under the gas tank... for if you couldn't tell its location.

[Burque73]

Ignition coil.
Check out Babbits schematic. copy and paste this address. Does it still get spark to the plugs?

http://www.babbittsonline.com/oempar...ef0/electrical

[tkent02]

If the crack goes through it may work well until it gets hot, then fail. I had one like that once. Coils are easy to find and cheap.

[Guest]

Thanks guys I'll look into getting them replaced

[Cipher]

schmear some epoxy on that it will waterproof it nicely.

[Brendan W]

Am I missing something ? The only crack I see is the insulation tube on the low voltage wires to right hand coil. If that's all it is wrap some electrical tape around it and it's good.
It seems off that the wires for those coils seem to be running over the frame spine. I would open the plugs and get them underneath.
While you are there check out the cable ties holding the harness up to the frame, like the metal one in between the coils. They corrode, harness drops and melts on top of motor, not good. In particular there seems to be a plug below the right hand coil that isn't held up by anything.

[Cipher]

in the heel of the coil there is a crack right side

[geol]

If the crack isn't covered with JB Weld or other epoxy, the crack might become a spark arcing to the frame. This creates a dangerous situation. Dyna 3 Ohm coils outperform the originals but there are also OEM replacement coils that will work fine. The main problem with the originals or replacements is that the plug wires are molded into the coil covers and can't be replaced (easily).

[Brendan W]

in the heel of the coil there is a crack right side

Oh yeah, now I see it.
Definitely losing the plot here .....................