Magnetos

[49powerwagon]

Anyone ever play with running a magneto off a chrysler industrial flathead in an automotive application? I am tossing the idea around, and trying to find one.

[Andydodge]

Contact Earl Edgerton at Edgy Speed Shop, www.edgyspeedshop.com as he runs a magneto on his Bonneville car........regards, andyd

[martybose]

Most industrial magnetos are meant for constant RPM applications, so they usually lack any advance mechanisms. This could affect both starting and driveability.

Marty

[Flatie46]

I don't know about using them in Chrysler but have dealt with 'em in Harleys. They don't offer enough spark when your tryin to start one with a kicker but once you get it running the faster you run the engine the more fire they produce.

[49powerwagon]

I`ve only dealt with mags on aircraft and two-strokes, both of which can be started by hand quite easily (hand-propping a GO-300 six is not fun or recommended, though). I have also seen pics of older chrysler stationary engines with a mag and no electric start, so the hard starting would not be one of my bigger concerns. the lack of advance would be an issue, though. So now I need to find out if they offered a mag with an advance curve.

On a side note, is there any truth to me having been told that a slant-6 dist. would fit a flathead?

[mackster]

On a side note, is there any truth to me having been told that a slant-6 dist. would fit a flathead?

I have also heard this, must be a truth or they are some good story telling worldwide....

by the way, welcome aboard 49powerwagon! first time I seen you around the forum!

[Plymouthy Adams]

two particular mods that are a bit involved but yet doable..the /6 can be used..you will be amazed at the simularity