Carrying on from the 'pointless ignition' thread....
My magneto is U/S and I have to either get it refurbished or find a replacement for the '54 G3 engine. (I know this is a G80 forum but bear with me!). I have in the garage a spare 'bottom end' for a '60 G80 that uses contact breaker points and a coil. At first glance, it looks like the inner timing cover from the '60 engine will fit straight on to the '54 engine.
Can anyone see a problem with swapping the camshafts, timing chest and ignition system onto the G3 engine. OK... I know it's not 'original' but to be honest, that bothers me not at all.
Another ignition question.
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Re: Another ignition question.
It can be done but you will have all the problems of worn bob weights etc and it looks awfull (I've seen it done, yuk). If you really don't want to rebuild the mag (best option in my opinion), you could either fit the Thorspark in your mag. Or you could use your mag to use coil ignition. You already have the points and an advance and retard system. Fit a coil and wire it up. You'll always need a good battery of course, so your dynamo will always have to be spot on. You haven't said what you mag is, you may need a remote condensor if it's an N1. I'd still rather have the mag anyday!
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Re: Another ignition question.
I'd check any bearings are ok and chuck a Thorspark in too.
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Re: Another ignition question.
If it keeps you on the road and you already have the pieces then go for it.