Ignition problem, could use some insight.

[G.M.]

Originally Posted by Automotive Stud

I thought the same, but I guess with only 11 volts it can still spin the 6v starter with no problem. Odd my volt gauge looked okay until it quit, though it clearly isn't charging at the moment. Hope to have it tested today. When I bought the powermaster in 2010 there was nothing but great reviews, now I'm seeing a lot of not so nice things about them.

Your resister may not be matched up perfectly for the coil. When the battery gets low it may spin the engine but the load on the battery from the starter
pulls the voltage to coil lower. Some times the engine will fire as soon as you let off the starter button. The engine is still cranking and the voltage to coil increases enough to fire the plugs. It will also kick start with a low battery.
G.M.