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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#583333
Where can I get it tested ?...... at the auto electrician?

do they stop working or are they reliable?

This is for a VW generator, that I can't seem to get started :jesus

[ Edited on 6-4-07 by Craig Torrens ]


Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#583353
Thats why its on my industrial engine generator 😉...........and not on a car !


Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#584166
Craig,
Hardimans is the place, they can test it, and rebuild it for you if required.
Magnetos go off sitting around, the original coil pack insulation brakes down with age, and magnets lose charge, this can all be fixed by Hardimans, mine cost around $800 to do.
I have never seen a good original magneto at a swap meet that gave you a proper kick when you grab a plug lead and turned the mag over, they all need a rebuild.
Dave
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#584190
$800.....................faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaark


dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#584558
If you just want to see if it is working,
put it in a lathe on slow speed with some plugs in the leads.

Also try
"Burner Magnetos" up here in QLD. John Payne is the contact.
He will probably get the parts from Hardimans though.

I have a good race one here for $200.
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#584665
$800.....................faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaark
I just knew U would say that
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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