04-02-2025, 10:50 AM
The main problem with a drop in magneto in place of a distributor is that there is a far heavier load on the drive gear system. Austin seven distributor gears will wear very rapidly if a mag is substituted.
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04-02-2025, 10:50 AM
The main problem with a drop in magneto in place of a distributor is that there is a far heavier load on the drive gear system. Austin seven distributor gears will wear very rapidly if a mag is substituted.
04-02-2025, 10:12 PM
(04-02-2025, 10:50 AM)Robert Leigh Wrote: The main problem with a drop in magneto in place of a distributor is that there is a far heavier load on the drive gear system. Austin seven distributor gears will wear very rapidly if a mag is substituted. Not to mention the increased load on the drive casing supporting a much larger magneto and distributor assembly.
05-02-2025, 11:24 AM
(04-02-2025, 10:12 PM)Tony Press Wrote:(04-02-2025, 10:50 AM)Robert Leigh Wrote: The main problem with a drop in magneto in place of a distributor is that there is a far heavier load on the drive gear system. Austin seven distributor gears will wear very rapidly if a mag is substituted. Sounds like one step forward (battery-free ignition) and two steps back (worn gears and cracked castings). Oh well.... |
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