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Title: Can a magneto fit a grey Post by: barryjones on June 20, 2009, 09:03:54 PM Gday
Just a quick question, can these magneto's fit a grey motor? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=200354433123 anyone have any pics of one fitted? Cheers Title: Re: Can a magneto fit a grey Post by: FC427 on June 20, 2009, 09:21:19 PM Looks like a vintage car magneto in the add ... we run a Vertex Magneto in the mates FED,[ RED ENGINE ] have seen them also fitted to Grey's but a long time back will look through the old Drag Racing News for a picture of one ??? Hardimans Performance are still the agent for Vertex and should be able to help you out if you want to go down that path ........FC427.......
Title: Re: Can a magneto fit a grey Post by: CraigA on June 20, 2009, 09:31:55 PM The grey powered speedway midgets mostly ran magnetos.
Not sure what type though, but I'm sure Alex would have a picture of one in his amazing photo archives. Title: Re: Can a magneto fit a grey Post by: ACE on June 20, 2009, 09:55:43 PM Magnetos were available for Holden Industrial Engines. Made by Scintilla Part Number 7414491 ACE 8) Title: Re: Can a magneto fit a grey Post by: barryjones on June 21, 2009, 10:20:13 AM Thanks for the quick responses, will look into it a bit further.
cheers Title: Re: Can a magneto fit a grey Post by: Dave88 on June 21, 2009, 05:46:27 PM Hi Barry,
Yes that Judson electronic magneto will work in conjunction with a grey motor. From what I've researched, production of these units began in the late 50's through to the late 60's. The Judson unit is basically a capacitor that steps up the primary voltage, which in turn, gives your existing coil a hotter output. They're used in conjunction with an existing ignition system (ie. a standard grey motor distributor and coil) Apparently a 6 volt and 12 volt version were produced, but I've only ever seen the 6 volt model. The Judson unit is not related to the internal coil/self sufficient Vertex type systems that most people think of when they hear the word magneto. I have a fitting/instruction manual here for the Judson unit that I can photocopy if you need Cheers Title: Re: Can a magneto fit a grey Post by: customFC on June 22, 2009, 07:38:13 PM This is the best I could do.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/customfc/Car%20Shows/08%20Motorfest/08MF131.jpg) Regards Alex Title: Re: Can a magneto fit a grey Post by: FC427 on June 22, 2009, 07:40:11 PM Alex that looks like a Vertex ......FC427......
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