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May 19, 2014 6:17 pm
May 19, 2014 6:17 pm
Subject: Re: Magneto v distributor
With my M45 I used a jaguar distributor on the exhaust side which is an easy alternative to use. I got fed up with having the magneto rebuilt by so called experts and therefore converted it to a "distributor". If you are using a Scintilla (horizontal type GN6) this is a very easy conversion. The coil for the mag is tucked away out of sight down below on the chassis and the condenser can be mounted externally on the mag. You use the usual mag points to break the spark. The only obvious difference was an HT cable going in where the earth wire for the mag normally comes out. A mounting internally for the HT cable (holding it against the point normally connected to the mag coil) is the only other thing required. An advantage with this system is that there is a better spark for starting and a spare coil and condenser can be carried at minimum expense.
With my M45 I used a jaguar distributor on the exhaust side which is an easy alternative to use. I got fed up with having the magneto rebuilt by so called experts and therefore converted it to a "distributor". If you are using a Scintilla (horizontal type GN6) this is a very easy conversion. The coil for the mag is tucked away out of sight down below on the chassis and the condenser can be mounted externally on the mag. You use the usual mag points to break the spark. The only obvious difference was an HT cable going in where the earth wire for the mag normally comes out. A mounting internally for the HT cable (holding it against the point normally connected to the mag coil) is the only other thing required. An advantage with this system is that there is a better spark for starting and a spare coil and condenser can be carried at minimum expense.