[SEL] Wico type EK magneto help wanted

[Arnie Fero]

Rupert,

I haven't seen any replies to this one yet.  The sloppy fit due to wear is a common
problem with the Wico EK mags.  And it definitly will affect performance up to and
including no spark at all.  The two armature arms must pull off the coils at the
same instant with a good SNAP.

You should probably be able to true up the shaft and make a custom bushing that is
just a slip fit.  OTOH, most of the "mag guys" like Mark's Magnetos will do an
exchange of your Wico EK for one that is guarenteed to work (new coils & condenser,
new busing, all in proper adjustment, etc.).  The cost of the new exchange mag isn't
that much.  If your "repair" doesn't do the job, consider doing the mag exchange.

See ya,  Arnie

Arnie Fero
Pittsburgh, PA
fero_ah at city-net.com

On Thu, October 22, 2009 1:27 pm, Rupert wrote:
> Hello Guys,
> 	My son-in-law has a Wico EK series magneto that is not firing
> consistently. In other words, it takes more than one trip for it to
> fire. He thinks the armature bushing and/or the guide rod is worn as the
> fit is very sloppy may be causing the problem.  I can make a new bushing
> for him but I need to know what clearances are required. The manual I
> have from the "oldengine site" gives data on setting the points but
> doesn't say anything about the fit of the armature bushing to the guide pin.
>
> 	Does anyone have any data or dimensions of the guide rod and the
> armature bushing so I can check it?