[SEL] Magneto/Battery Ignition Question

[Gus]

 FR. ask Rob and he will tell you how it works...-----------------GusWhittier, CA--- On Sat 03/25, < FRM8198 at aol.com > wrote:
From: [mailto: FRM8198 at aol.com]To: SEL at lists.stationary-engine.comDate: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 09:30:35 ESTSubject: [SEL] Magneto/Battery Ignition QuestionHi 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 MacielSanta Maria,
  
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