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 Rossco
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| posted on December 8th, 2003 at 08:31 PM |
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Why use Magnetos?
Pardon my ignorance, but . . .
Why are magnetos so popular with so called 'hot' engines? What are their advantages and disadvantages?
They sure look the business though. 
Just read Dave Beckers post in Readers Rides, and it sparked my question.
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| posted on December 8th, 2003 at 08:48 PM |
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A magneto is used because it generates High tension (ie 40,000V +) without the need of a battery. It is essentially a generator hooked directly to the
engine. Hence, no revs from engine, no spark. also no battery necessary, hence often push start (race cars) or separate battery needed for starting
purposes only (aircraft). Usually quite reliable, dunno why they faded from automotive scene. Blame Mr Kettering (he invented modern coil ignition)
they took me away haha, hope the medication works
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| posted on December 8th, 2003 at 09:07 PM |
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i have one if you want to buy it
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Rossco
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| posted on December 8th, 2003 at 09:17 PM |
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Thanks Tony, a well written reply.
Just to get it straight in my thick skull ....
If I wanted consistant high-power, low weight, not to mention good looks - a magneto is the way to go.
However, I would need to have a seperate battery to start the engine originally, as well as powering any peripherals like radios etc. Yes?
Probably not the choice to have if you aren't intending to run down the strip I suppose.
Which brings me to your offer David. Thanks for the offer, but no thanks at this stage.
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| posted on December 9th, 2003 at 12:07 AM |
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i thought magnetos were heavy... and you're better off going for a CDI IMHO. very good for giving you nasty shocks tho woohoo!!!!
let sleeping dubs lie
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| posted on December 9th, 2003 at 08:55 AM |
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Everythings relative. Yes a magnito is heavy compared to a distributor, but in a vehicle that doesn't need starting (as in push or crank etc
start) and doesn't need lights etc you can throw away: Starter, solenoid, battery, generator, coil, distributor, condenstor + cables.
All things considered it is much lighter.
Obviously for a street vehicle this is not possible, so a normal coil ignition system is cheaper to produce and maintain.
Oh, turning them off is fun also
David, what brand is yours, and how much?
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| posted on December 9th, 2003 at 09:15 AM |
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mmm
hey andy isn't your bug gunna run hot with no gennie turning the fan ?
:P
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| posted on December 9th, 2003 at 09:24 AM |
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:jesus
VW industrial motors used the case, shaft and bearings of the stock generator to mount the fan on (ditched the internals). Surely you knew that you
silly bugger :P :P
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