[SEL] Spam> RE: JD 1 1/2 E mag & timing issues udate

cgandree at mchsi.com cgandree at mchsi.com
Mon Aug 21 07:45:29 PDT 2017


Dave what you said makes good sense and plan to try it this weekend.
In case I might have more questions could you give me your cell number?
Thanks,
Curt Andree
McConnell,IL
815-238-7316

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Otto" <ddotto at cableone.net>
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Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2017 10:58:02 AM
Subject: [SEL] Spam> RE:  JD 1 1/2 E mag & timing issues udate

Hi Curt

As I indicated before not only does the mag need to be timed to the engine
(which you have done) it also needs to be timed to the ignitor. The mag
develops AC voltage and the ignitor need to trip at peak voltage. This is
where the push button pin (or rivet) comes into play. The original magneto
end cover has two brass rivets located at 3 and 9 o'clock. There will also
be two arrows marked L & R, if you engine runs the normal direction you
should be using the rivet at 3 o'clock marked L. While turning the engine
over slowly and pressing on the L rivet, you should feel the rivet drop into
the detent in the back of the rotor. When the rivet drops into the detent
this is the point the mag is at max voltage and the point where the ignitor
needs to trip.

If you could spin the mag fast enough it will probably make about 7 volts
AC, mounted on the engine and spinning by hand I'm not sure you will be able
to get that much.

Dave


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Subject: [SEL] JD 1 1/2 E mag & timing issues udate

Ok guys the mag was taken off again and recharged. Seems to be giving off a
good spark but wondering if anyone knows what the voltage should be when
turning over?
After getting some information from some of the boys at the Baraboo show
about making sure that the push button pin will engage to help in timing the
gears.  Not sure what they are talking about as their engines were assembled
and running.  Any good suggestions would be appreciated to help me get the
old girl running again?
Thank you in advance,
Curt Andree
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