Checking a Puch Moped Motor for Spark

When disassembling mopeds; it is good to check parts for functionality.

Here we use a Puch ZA50 motor to check for spark on a large taper Bosch ignition as found on Puch, Sachs, Batavus, Solo, & others.


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[rootstowingsyogahealingnew]

thank you for this Alex. it saved me hoops of time today and was the first time i sparked on the bench off the bike. so simple

[matthewlaflamme]

Just picked up lime green 1978 puch Maxie! Your video was awesome! I lost spark after first run in 20 years and your right on the money! I need a new ignition coil! Thanks for the information!

[scoobydrew]

Doing a small resto on an 82 magnum 2 za50. It's in pretty decent shape. I rebuilt the carb and cleaned the the piston head. I'm nervous to dive into the transmission. The transmission plug was so brittle, it broke apart from me barely turning it. What should I do about the trans? Does it need fluid? Also the gas tank is roached but that's a different issue

[Vothtrucks]

I came here to try and learn about spark on my friends PUCH. You do pretty well on until you get to 3;50 After spending a long time explaining how and where to ground a wire you then tell the colors of some other wires.... that you are not worried about. THEN as I wait to find out what wire gives spark you quickly say " I could use this wire directly " which of course we cant see the wire colors you are talking about. Who knows if you actually later on say the color of the important wire this video is about.... no one has time to watch more hoping that you will give the color later down the road. Now I, m not trying to be a dick.... just so you learn and make many great videos in the future. SO.... any guy that can check points and understands a wiring block does not need 30 seconds about how or where to ground a wire. Secondly... telling the colors of wires and then stating " But we arnt concerned with these today " Nope ! If is isnt important to the videos topic.... dont waste time on it. Thirdly... many guys dont have a big screen and can only go by your verbal identifications... You can zoom in but you need to to specifically say what size, shape, location, entry, exit, movement, shape etc. the thing is while showing it. ( pretend your viewer is blind ) Good advice, I swear. Good luck