Pietenpol-List: "A" rebuild/Magnetos

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Original Posted By: Larry Neal
Subject: Pietenpol-List: "A" rebuild/MagnetosGreetings group,I've been enjoying the postings. Tons of great info. I have a question forthe model A guys. Are the modification plans in the 1932 Glider mag.complete, or are there some updated mods I should incorporate? Will I be okto follow those instructions word for word ?? I had thought of souping upbut now I want to keep it as simple as possible.That was Bernard's idea!Also, I have a source for 4 cyl magnetos made by slick. They are brand newin the box, 15 degree lag, right rotation. They were manufactured around1988 for ground power units. I have talked directly with Slick and theyconfirmed that these mags are the same quality as the aircraft version, justdifferent color. They come with timing instructions and hold down fittings.Somone tell me if I am missing somthing, but I think for $15.00 a piece,these will make a great ignition source. Email me if interested.Keep up the chatter. Chad.Chad, The mag installation on the model A as per the early magazine articlesused a mag with a reduction drive. It is direct drive at crankshaft speed.The Slick mags are intended to be driven from the engines accessory drivesat i/2 crank speed or camshaft speed. Great price though!You might be able to adapt them to the distributor drive out of the top ofthe head or from the end of the cam howevr that would change the rotation.The antique tractor guys are likely to have a crankspeed mag or know whereto get one. Know any of them in your area? As for the rest of the engine mods just follow the plans it works as is.John Mc________________________________________________________________________________
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Original Posted By: Mike Bell [SMTP:mbell(at)sctcorp.com]
Subject: Pietenpol-List: "A" rebuild/MagnetosGreetings group,I've been enjoying the postings. Tons of great info. I have a question forthe model A guys. Are the modification plans in the 1932 Glider mag.complete, or are there some updated mods I should incorporate? Will I be okto follow those instructions word for word ?? I had thought of souping upbut now I want to keep it as simple as possible.Also, I have a source for 4 cyl magnetos made by slick. They are brand newin the box, 15 degree lag, right rotation. They were manufactured around1988 for ground power units. I have talked directly with Slick and theyconfirmed that these mags are the same quality as the aircraft version, justdifferent color. They come with timing instructions and hold down fittings.Somone tell me if I am missing somthing, but I think for $15.00 a piece,these will make a great ignition source. Email me if interested.Keep up the chatter. Chad.-----Original Message-----
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Pietenpol-List: "A" rebuild/Magnetos

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Original Posted By: Mike Bell [SMTP:mbell(at)sctcorp.com]
Subject: Pietenpol-List: "A" rebuild/MagnetosGreetings group,I've been enjoying the postings. Tons of great info. I have a question forthe model A guys. Are the modification plans in the 1932 Glider mag.complete, or are there some updated mods I should incorporate? Will I be okto follow those instructions word for word ?? I had thought of souping upbut now I want to keep it as simple as possible.Also, I have a source for 4 cyl magnetos made by slick. They are brand newin the box, 15 degree lag, right rotation. They were manufactured around1988 for ground power units. I have talked directly with Slick and theyconfirmed that these mags are the same quality as the aircraft version, justdifferent color. They come with timing instructions and hold down fittings.Somone tell me if I am missing somthing, but I think for $15.00 a piece,these will make a great ignition source. Email me if interested.Keep up the chatter. Chad.-----Original Message-----
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Original Posted By: Steve W
Greetings group,I've been enjoying the postings. Tons of great info. I have a questionfor the model A guys. Are the modification plans in the 1932 Glidermag. complete, or are there some updated mods I should incorporate? Will I be ok to follow those instructions word for word ?? I hadthought of souping up but now I want to keep it as simple as possible. Also, I have a source for 4 cyl magnetos made by slick. They are brandnew in the box, 15 degree lag, right rotation. They were manufacturedaround 1988 for ground power units. I have talked directly with Slickand they confirmed that these mags are the same quality as the aircraftversion, just different color. They come with timing instructions andhold down fittings. Somone tell me if I am missing somthing, but Ithink for $15.00 a piece, these will make a great ignition source. Email me if interested.Keep up the chatter. Chad.-----Original Message-----
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Pietenpol-List: Re: "A" rebuild/Magnetos

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Original Posted By: Chad Johnson
NOW you tell me!Ref the conversion plans, I would stay away from the leather disc used as aflex joint between the Mag and Crank.......when it gets worn, the timingchanges not to mention other things (Leather Corrosion)Earl-----Original Message-----
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Original Posted By: Chad Johnson
Chad, I would be interested in one or two mags also.Thanks,Bruce-----Original Message-----
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Original Posted By: Chad Johnson
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Original Posted By: John McNarry
Do these mags have impulse couplings?John-----Original Message-----
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