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Russell
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« on: December 28, 2006, 21:30:44 pm »

Guys

Im looking for as much info on Magnetos as possible, types, advance yes/no, plus points, downsides HuhHuh

Youe advice would be appreaciated, thanks

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« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2006, 21:36:32 pm »

The why? 
You can run the car without the need for an dynamo/alternator or even a battery...

I saw versions with advance and without advance, watch out for he versions of industrial engines, they're limited to 4500rpm
You also always has to check if they're charged...
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« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2006, 21:50:32 pm »

charged ?

Which direction should they rotate ?
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« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2006, 22:21:08 pm »

Hey Russel,

these links should be helpful:

http://www.donzig.com/

http://www.huntmagnetos.com/

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« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2006, 23:02:16 pm »

Ole

Thanks, was speaking with Rodger at JoeHunts today, but the other link is new and helpful, thanks.

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« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2006, 00:29:16 am »

Russell, just call me. I've probably had more experience with running magnetos than anyone else in UK...  Wink
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« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2006, 18:02:36 pm »

i'm intrigued as to how the white oval feature car runs a magneto with an MSD and a NOS controller ? i thought that was a big "no"
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« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2007, 19:57:25 pm »

 i also need advice, i have a vertex scintilla oac magneto that i want to use on my 2276cc, i've tried contacying Don Zig and Joe Hunt, also an old school magneto rebuilder in the UK....however none of whom seemed too interested in my business......i suppose mine needs to be recharged, the advance curve altered and a general service.....
is there any advice that you could give me Keith??

cheers....jick
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« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2007, 12:14:42 pm »

Don Zig seemed eager to me, when I called them.
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« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2007, 12:36:37 pm »

I always used Bill Morris at Morfield operations near Oxford. 01993 878687
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« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2007, 16:16:16 pm »

i also need advice, i have a vertex scintilla oac magneto that i want to use on my 2276cc, i've tried contacying Don Zig and Joe Hunt, also an old school magneto rebuilder in the UK....however none of whom seemed too interested in my business......i suppose mine needs to be recharged, the advance curve altered and a general service.....
is there any advice that you could give me Keith??

cheers....jick

Jick, Mark at Pertronix Europe can supply the parts, cap,rotor etc. call me if you want his number

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« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2007, 17:10:10 pm »

for the parts you can go here:
http://www.magneto.co.uk/index.html
they are located at bideford
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« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2007, 21:54:20 pm »

cheers keith, i'll give that number a try....

and thanks for the link hervee......i,ve spoken to that company before, they do have a good range of spares.
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« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2007, 11:20:55 am »

i'm intrigued as to how the white oval feature car runs a magneto with an MSD and a NOS controller ? i thought that was a big "no"
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seems it was a fake ! clever stuff,magneto housing but with MSD internals
funny how the magazine never spotted that Cheesy Roll Eyes
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« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2007, 18:07:31 pm »

i'm intrigued as to how the white oval feature car runs a magneto with an MSD and a NOS controller ? i thought that was a big "no"
 Huh

seems it was a fake ! clever stuff,magneto housing but with MSD internals
funny how the magazine never spotted that Cheesy Roll Eyes

That's popular with V-8s. You can buy one setup with an electronic ignition and internal coil from Vertex.

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