Pietenpol-List: A-65 magneto questions

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 9:42 pm

Original Posted By: Isablcorky(at)aol.com
Group:I need to decide what mags to use. I have borrowed a set of Scintillas but theyaren't firing.I've pulled this prop till I'm about dead - not even a pop.Is there a supplier of re-built mags out there or do I have to bite the bulletand pay 1200 bucks for new ones.I'm down to just the mags to make this thing run.Thanks;Bert (who's wishing he'd spent the last 8 years working on his golf swing instead)http://bconoly.tripod.com/_____________ ... __________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:05 pm

Original Posted By: Rcaprd(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: A-65 magneto questionsBert,What are the model numbers of the bendix mags you have. I might be able to suggest a remedyCorky________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 7:00 am

Original Posted By: "Bert Conoly"
You should have Slick 4333, 4330,4302, Bendix S4-20, S4-200, EisemannLA-4,AM-4 if you have a A-series engine or a C-85 without a starter. Theyhave to be set up for the proper rotation. If you take a mag off a C-85that has a starter, It will not work as it is set up for the oppositerotation. If you have an impulse, it must be wound the proper direction.Cy Galley, TC - Chair, Emergency Aircraft Repair, OshkoshEditor, EAA Safety Programscgalley(at)qcbc.org or experimenter(at)eaa.orgAlways looking for articles for the Experimenter----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 7:12 am

Original Posted By: "Bert Conoly"
Bert,Try Howard Libersky "Magneto Man" in Okeechobee. His number is863/467-6464. He went over mine and they do good.DickG. in Ft.Myers----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 7:44 am

Original Posted By: Stefan Vorkoetter

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 11:17 am

Original Posted By: "Bert Conoly"
Hi BertI had the same problem when I tried starting up. Shoulders hurt for days.When you timed the mags it should have given an indication if there was aconnection for spark. In my case there were two problems, the idler needlevalve on the carb was in way too tight, I installed a primer, and some gum Imissed in cleaning the carb in a small port. Now I am taking it apart againbecause of a sticking float valve in the carb.Dick----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 11:20 am

Original Posted By: Jeff Cours

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 11:31 am

Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy

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