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Re: Crazy ignition question

From: robert bowman <bowman@montana.com>
Subject: Re: Crazy ignition question
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Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:02:42 -0700

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On Sunday 14 March 2010 04:00:01 Gentleman Jim wrote:
>  Is there any reason the front
> would fire every revolution when the rear only fires on the power
> stroke? It could still be a flaw in my design. Just curious.

If it is an OEM ignition, both cylinders fire together. Look up 'wasted spark
ignition'.  In one of those little twists of history, as automobile engines
dispensed with the distributors, several modern designs use the same
technique.

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