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BTD

09-10-2001 17:16:40




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At the show this weekend I picked up a couple of magneto's. One is iffy but the other has a strong blue spark. Problem is is that it is canted off to one side. Basically, the bracket that attaches to the tractor is canted relative to the body of the magneto. So when it is mounted the cap over the coil sticks out to the side instead of being above the body of the magneto. I am having a terrible time timing (time timing?) this magneto and was wondering if this large tilt to the side can be causing it? I am also very amateur at timing mags. If it is the problem, how do I get the impulse assembly off to twist the bracket back into a "normal" position? I tried the nut at the end of the assembly but it is stuck fast. thanks for helping a magneto newbie! - BTD

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Jim Becker

09-12-2001 07:00:40




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 Re: New magneto in reply to BTD, 09-10-2001 17:16:40  
You probably need to change the flange out for one that will hold the magneto upright, or you will not be able to get the timing in range. I don't think you can just turn the current one. You will need to remove the impulse coupling, which requires a puller and LOT of care to not break the coupling. Replacement couplings are expensive.



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gene b

09-10-2001 20:03:51




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 Re: New magneto in reply to BTD, 09-10-2001 17:16:40  
sounds like you got one from the CONTINETAL engine that was used on the combines their bracket on the end was canted some if you line up in the correct registration it will work there is no way of advancing or retarding the spark read the manual they fire on top dead center just make sure you are on compression it will work the rotor should be lined up with the edge of the top cover of the coiljust between this area and the clip that holds the cap on it is hard to describe but it will workbeen there done that good luck gene b

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Bus Driver

09-11-2001 17:14:23




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 Re: Re: New magneto in reply to gene b, 09-10-2001 20:03:51  
Perhaps using a different tower on the cap for #1 plug wire may allow correct timing with the "canted" magneto. Since it won't be stock anyway, this change should not concern the "politically correct".



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