[SEL] Magneto/Battery Ignition Question

Sat Mar 25 06:30:35 PST 2006

Hi List, 
There have been several discussions about starting an engine  on battery and 
then switching to magneto.  Since I never thought I would be  in a situation 
where I would need this information, I let it pass.  
I understand how the Ford Model T battery/magneto system  works.  Once the 
Model T engine is started, the operator switches from the  battery to the 
flywheel alternator.  All that is being changed is the  source of the electrical 
power.  All other ignition components are  common.
The impulse magneto allows the engine to be started with low  RPMs.
Question is - how is the stationary engine ignition system  wired to allow 
starting on a battery and then shifting to the magneto (non  impulse type) after 
the engine is started?  Is the magneto  designed to permit a battery hook up? 
 If so, what type of magneto is  it?

Francis  Maciel
Santa Maria, CA

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works.  Once the Model T engine is started, the operator switches from=20=
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source of the electrical power.  All other ignition components are=20
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wired to allow starting on a battery and then shifting to the magneto (non=20
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