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Dec 13, 2007 9:59 pm
Dec 13, 2007 9:59 pm
Subject: Re: magneto for 2 litre
I have the original 1931 hand book for my 2 litre and the photo of the magneto looks very much like a BTH. On my first rebuild I fitted a post war Lucas. This did great service for some 30 years until the plastic gears stripped (during a wedding!) I then fitted a pre war renovated BTH and bought a matching spare. These were never trouble free especially when I raised the CR. Finally a couple of years ago I bought a pair of Scintillas and they have been perfect. The car has never failed to start first touch of the button. In all cases the shaft centre hight is the same but the Scintilla is about an inch taller than the BTH and so I had to remake the straps - not a hugh problem.
I have the original 1931 hand book for my 2 litre and the photo of the magneto looks very much like a BTH. On my first rebuild I fitted a post war Lucas. This did great service for some 30 years until the plastic gears stripped (during a wedding!) I then fitted a pre war renovated BTH and bought a matching spare. These were never trouble free especially when I raised the CR. Finally a couple of years ago I bought a pair of Scintillas and they have been perfect. The car has never failed to start first touch of the button. In all cases the shaft centre hight is the same but the Scintilla is about an inch taller than the BTH and so I had to remake the straps - not a hugh problem.