Magneto
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Re: Magneto
Reminds me a friend use to have a Model T mag dangling from the
rafters in his barn, that was the meeting place for a car club I
belonged to. It dangled at just the right for the inquisitive to grab it
with both hands then to twist it's little wheel which was just the right
size to fiddle with. It was fun was watching the guy's eyes light up.
The magnets they used, used to be everywhere saved for children to play
with, it's in the shape of a V about four inches long, you've probably
see one.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Paul Calman wrote:
>
> A magneto is useful for shocking worms out of the ground, but on my
> Jeepster, i prefer the HEI.
>
> --
> Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
rafters in his barn, that was the meeting place for a car club I
belonged to. It dangled at just the right for the inquisitive to grab it
with both hands then to twist it's little wheel which was just the right
size to fiddle with. It was fun was watching the guy's eyes light up.
The magnets they used, used to be everywhere saved for children to play
with, it's in the shape of a V about four inches long, you've probably
see one.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Calman wrote:
>
> A magneto is useful for shocking worms out of the ground, but on my
> Jeepster, i prefer the HEI.
>
> --
> Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
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Re: Magneto
Reminds me a friend use to have a Model T mag dangling from the
rafters in his barn, that was the meeting place for a car club I
belonged to. It dangled at just the right for the inquisitive to grab it
with both hands then to twist it's little wheel which was just the right
size to fiddle with. It was fun was watching the guy's eyes light up.
The magnets they used, used to be everywhere saved for children to play
with, it's in the shape of a V about four inches long, you've probably
see one.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Calman wrote:
>
> A magneto is useful for shocking worms out of the ground, but on my
> Jeepster, i prefer the HEI.
>
> --
> Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
rafters in his barn, that was the meeting place for a car club I
belonged to. It dangled at just the right for the inquisitive to grab it
with both hands then to twist it's little wheel which was just the right
size to fiddle with. It was fun was watching the guy's eyes light up.
The magnets they used, used to be everywhere saved for children to play
with, it's in the shape of a V about four inches long, you've probably
see one.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Calman wrote:
>
> A magneto is useful for shocking worms out of the ground, but on my
> Jeepster, i prefer the HEI.
>
> --
> Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
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Re: Magneto
Reminds me a friend use to have a Model T mag dangling from the
rafters in his barn, that was the meeting place for a car club I
belonged to. It dangled at just the right for the inquisitive to grab it
with both hands then to twist it's little wheel which was just the right
size to fiddle with. It was fun was watching the guy's eyes light up.
The magnets they used, used to be everywhere saved for children to play
with, it's in the shape of a V about four inches long, you've probably
see one.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Calman wrote:
>
> A magneto is useful for shocking worms out of the ground, but on my
> Jeepster, i prefer the HEI.
>
> --
> Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
rafters in his barn, that was the meeting place for a car club I
belonged to. It dangled at just the right for the inquisitive to grab it
with both hands then to twist it's little wheel which was just the right
size to fiddle with. It was fun was watching the guy's eyes light up.
The magnets they used, used to be everywhere saved for children to play
with, it's in the shape of a V about four inches long, you've probably
see one.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Calman wrote:
>
> A magneto is useful for shocking worms out of the ground, but on my
> Jeepster, i prefer the HEI.
>
> --
> Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
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Re: Magneto
On 29 Nov 2003 07:17 PM, c posted the following:
>
>
> "Kevin" <Kevin@el.net> wrote in message
> news:3Mdyb.254542$mZ5.1886878@attbi_s54...
>> Is a magneto ignition system more reliable than the alternators used
>> on cars? Can you use mags on a jeep ?
>>
>
> A magneto doesn't replace an alternator, it replaces the distributor.
> Even with a magneto ignition, you'll still need your charging system.
> Magnetos use points. they are not as reliable as an electronic
> ignition.
From the standpoint of ignition, the magneto does replace the alternator
and battery, since the mag generates its own power. You will
undoubtedly still want the alternator and battery to get the thing
started and to run electrical accessories. As for reliability, the
magneto doesn't have to be more reliable than the electronic ignition,
it only has to be more reliable than the battery and its charging system.
Other than lack of self-generating ability, the electronic ignition is
better in every way.
> Also, most of them don't have a mechanical advance, and none
> I know of has a vacuum advance. This means your timing will not be
> optimized for light load conditions with the vacuum advance. You can
> use a magneto on anything they make magnetos for.
This is true.
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> "Kevin" <Kevin@el.net> wrote in message
> news:3Mdyb.254542$mZ5.1886878@attbi_s54...
>> Is a magneto ignition system more reliable than the alternators used
>> on cars? Can you use mags on a jeep ?
>>
>
> A magneto doesn't replace an alternator, it replaces the distributor.
> Even with a magneto ignition, you'll still need your charging system.
> Magnetos use points. they are not as reliable as an electronic
> ignition.
From the standpoint of ignition, the magneto does replace the alternator
and battery, since the mag generates its own power. You will
undoubtedly still want the alternator and battery to get the thing
started and to run electrical accessories. As for reliability, the
magneto doesn't have to be more reliable than the electronic ignition,
it only has to be more reliable than the battery and its charging system.
Other than lack of self-generating ability, the electronic ignition is
better in every way.
> Also, most of them don't have a mechanical advance, and none
> I know of has a vacuum advance. This means your timing will not be
> optimized for light load conditions with the vacuum advance. You can
> use a magneto on anything they make magnetos for.
This is true.
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Re: Magneto
On 29 Nov 2003 07:17 PM, c posted the following:
>
>
> "Kevin" <Kevin@el.net> wrote in message
> news:3Mdyb.254542$mZ5.1886878@attbi_s54...
>> Is a magneto ignition system more reliable than the alternators used
>> on cars? Can you use mags on a jeep ?
>>
>
> A magneto doesn't replace an alternator, it replaces the distributor.
> Even with a magneto ignition, you'll still need your charging system.
> Magnetos use points. they are not as reliable as an electronic
> ignition.
From the standpoint of ignition, the magneto does replace the alternator
and battery, since the mag generates its own power. You will
undoubtedly still want the alternator and battery to get the thing
started and to run electrical accessories. As for reliability, the
magneto doesn't have to be more reliable than the electronic ignition,
it only has to be more reliable than the battery and its charging system.
Other than lack of self-generating ability, the electronic ignition is
better in every way.
> Also, most of them don't have a mechanical advance, and none
> I know of has a vacuum advance. This means your timing will not be
> optimized for light load conditions with the vacuum advance. You can
> use a magneto on anything they make magnetos for.
This is true.
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>
>
> "Kevin" <Kevin@el.net> wrote in message
> news:3Mdyb.254542$mZ5.1886878@attbi_s54...
>> Is a magneto ignition system more reliable than the alternators used
>> on cars? Can you use mags on a jeep ?
>>
>
> A magneto doesn't replace an alternator, it replaces the distributor.
> Even with a magneto ignition, you'll still need your charging system.
> Magnetos use points. they are not as reliable as an electronic
> ignition.
From the standpoint of ignition, the magneto does replace the alternator
and battery, since the mag generates its own power. You will
undoubtedly still want the alternator and battery to get the thing
started and to run electrical accessories. As for reliability, the
magneto doesn't have to be more reliable than the electronic ignition,
it only has to be more reliable than the battery and its charging system.
Other than lack of self-generating ability, the electronic ignition is
better in every way.
> Also, most of them don't have a mechanical advance, and none
> I know of has a vacuum advance. This means your timing will not be
> optimized for light load conditions with the vacuum advance. You can
> use a magneto on anything they make magnetos for.
This is true.
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Re: Magneto
On 29 Nov 2003 07:17 PM, c posted the following:
>
>
> "Kevin" <Kevin@el.net> wrote in message
> news:3Mdyb.254542$mZ5.1886878@attbi_s54...
>> Is a magneto ignition system more reliable than the alternators used
>> on cars? Can you use mags on a jeep ?
>>
>
> A magneto doesn't replace an alternator, it replaces the distributor.
> Even with a magneto ignition, you'll still need your charging system.
> Magnetos use points. they are not as reliable as an electronic
> ignition.
From the standpoint of ignition, the magneto does replace the alternator
and battery, since the mag generates its own power. You will
undoubtedly still want the alternator and battery to get the thing
started and to run electrical accessories. As for reliability, the
magneto doesn't have to be more reliable than the electronic ignition,
it only has to be more reliable than the battery and its charging system.
Other than lack of self-generating ability, the electronic ignition is
better in every way.
> Also, most of them don't have a mechanical advance, and none
> I know of has a vacuum advance. This means your timing will not be
> optimized for light load conditions with the vacuum advance. You can
> use a magneto on anything they make magnetos for.
This is true.
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>
>
> "Kevin" <Kevin@el.net> wrote in message
> news:3Mdyb.254542$mZ5.1886878@attbi_s54...
>> Is a magneto ignition system more reliable than the alternators used
>> on cars? Can you use mags on a jeep ?
>>
>
> A magneto doesn't replace an alternator, it replaces the distributor.
> Even with a magneto ignition, you'll still need your charging system.
> Magnetos use points. they are not as reliable as an electronic
> ignition.
From the standpoint of ignition, the magneto does replace the alternator
and battery, since the mag generates its own power. You will
undoubtedly still want the alternator and battery to get the thing
started and to run electrical accessories. As for reliability, the
magneto doesn't have to be more reliable than the electronic ignition,
it only has to be more reliable than the battery and its charging system.
Other than lack of self-generating ability, the electronic ignition is
better in every way.
> Also, most of them don't have a mechanical advance, and none
> I know of has a vacuum advance. This means your timing will not be
> optimized for light load conditions with the vacuum advance. You can
> use a magneto on anything they make magnetos for.
This is true.
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Re: Magneto
Del Rawlins wrote:
> On 29 Nov 2003 06:48 PM, Kevin posted the following:
>
>>Is a magneto ignition system more reliable than the alternators used
>>on cars? Can you use mags on a jeep ?
>
>
> About the only thing they have going for them is that they generate
> their own power. A modern electronic ignition produces a better spark,
> is plenty reliable for ground use, and has no points to wear out. The
> mags I have worked on (aircraft) do not have any provision for an
> automatic advance, and are fixed to fire at the same number of degrees
> before top center under all conditions. This is okay on an aircraft
> which runs at the same RPM for hours on end, but not so good for an
> automobile in traffic. Other than the non dependence on the vehicle's
> electrical system, the reason they are considered reliable on aircraft
> is because two of them are used, each firing a separate set of spark
> plugs (two plugs per cylinder). I've got less than 100 hours in my
> logbook and I have still had a mag failure on an airplane I was flying.
> Then on the next (and last) time I flew it, it had an alternator failure,
> but at least due to the magneto ignition that just meant the radio got
> quiet.
>
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I knew they were used on aircraft, and this is what led me to believe
they must be more reliable.
Thanks
> On 29 Nov 2003 06:48 PM, Kevin posted the following:
>
>>Is a magneto ignition system more reliable than the alternators used
>>on cars? Can you use mags on a jeep ?
>
>
> About the only thing they have going for them is that they generate
> their own power. A modern electronic ignition produces a better spark,
> is plenty reliable for ground use, and has no points to wear out. The
> mags I have worked on (aircraft) do not have any provision for an
> automatic advance, and are fixed to fire at the same number of degrees
> before top center under all conditions. This is okay on an aircraft
> which runs at the same RPM for hours on end, but not so good for an
> automobile in traffic. Other than the non dependence on the vehicle's
> electrical system, the reason they are considered reliable on aircraft
> is because two of them are used, each firing a separate set of spark
> plugs (two plugs per cylinder). I've got less than 100 hours in my
> logbook and I have still had a mag failure on an airplane I was flying.
> Then on the next (and last) time I flew it, it had an alternator failure,
> but at least due to the magneto ignition that just meant the radio got
> quiet.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
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I knew they were used on aircraft, and this is what led me to believe
they must be more reliable.
Thanks