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Should the ignition light stay on? I'm putting a 76 Strada back together and the ignition light is permanently on when the engine is running. I've checked out the wiring diagram and this looks correct as it shares a feed with the fuel tap. Just doesn't seem right.

This light has nothing to do with the ignition because you don´t need the batterie to start the engine. It only shows you that you have turned the key an have about 12V in the electric system.

norbert

Thanks Norbert that answers my question, it's working as designed!

The bikes originally came with a functioning electric fuel tap and a few of us still have them.

It's a 'Fuel On' light.

Got it.

I just need to find a working solenoid fuel tap, mine is knackered. I know they can restrict fuel flow but the clunk when you switch on is all part of the experience.

It's not a patch on the clunk you get when yout T160 throws a rod at 115mph. Still I know what you mean.Mine still has the elctric tap for now at least.

bobajob wrote:Should the ignition light stay on? I'm putting a 76 Strada back together and the ignition light is permanently on when the engine is running.

It is my understanding that the ignition light means that your ignition is working, which is to say, the coil is powering it. Very retro Italian but also a wee bit handy.

danomar wrote:

bobajob wrote:Should the ignition light stay on? I'm putting a 76 Strada back together and the ignition light is permanently on when the engine is running.

It is my understanding that the ignition light means that your ignition is working, which is to say, the coil is powering it. Very retro Italian but also a wee bit handy.

You can take of the cables of the generator. Meanwhile the battery is conected the "ignition light" will be on when you turn the key. This light definetly has nothing to do with the ignition coil

norbert