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converting front mount to side mount

Sean (Tx) · 2008-03-15

What has to be done to do this? Is there an internet article on this modification? I have an idea I believe would be quite easy but where did you get this info? Is there an internet article on this modification? I have an idea I believe would be quite easy but where did you get this info? Thanks, I got the story on it via email earlier... Thanks, I got the story on it via email earlier... I have a front mount magneto for a 2N that I was going to convert a 8N from a front mount to a side mount. I don't think it would be too hard to install an electronic ignition in place of the mag components. It is in very good shape & looks like new. I did not use it as I was pracically given a Jubilee so sold the 8N. Anyone have any idea if this has been done? Would sell the mag for a fair price. Jim I have a front mount magneto for a 2N that I was going to convert a 8N from a front mount to a side mount. I don't think it would be too hard to install an electronic ignition in place of the mag components. It is in very good shape & looks like new. I did not use it as I was pracically given a Jubilee so sold the 8N. Anyone have any idea if this has been done? Would sell the mag for a fair price. Jim Well. first you need a different block, and then a different distributor. It s just not worth it. Billy Well. first you need a different block, and then a different distributor. It s just not worth it. Billy The reason you need a different block is NOT so obvious. You CAN put a side-mount camshaft and front cover and distributor on a older front-mount block. The problem is, the distributor is in the way of the GENERATOR, which is on the RH side on front-mounts, and the LH side on side mounts . And, on the front-mount block, there's NO generator mounting pads on the LH side of the block. I don't know if it is possible to change things a bit and keep the generator on the RH side. Otherwise, the only alternative would be to cobble up a generator mount for the LH side, probably using a couple of headbolts and oilpan bolts to attach it. The reason you need a different block is NOT so obvious. You CAN put a side-mount camshaft and front cover and distributor on a older front-mount block. The problem is, the distributor is in the way of the GENERATOR, which is on the RH side on front-mounts, and the LH side on side mounts . And, on the front-mount block, there's NO generator mounting pads on the LH side of the block. I don't know if it is possible to change things a bit and keep the generator on the RH side. Otherwise, the only alternative would be to cobble up a generator mount for the LH side, probably using a couple of headbolts and oilpan bolts to attach it. As I said, it s just not worth it. Billy As I said, it s just not worth it. Billy

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Sean (TX)

03-15-2008 13:40:56

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What has to be done to do this?

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jim(SE-Mich)

03-15-2008 19:38:33

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Re: converting front mount to side mount in reply to Sean (TX), 03-15-2008 13:40:56

Is there an internet article on this modification?
I have an idea I believe would be quite easy but where did you get this info?

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Sean (TX)

03-15-2008 17:37:02

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Re: converting front mount to side mount in reply to Tom N MS, 03-15-2008 13:40:56

Thanks, I got the story on it via email earlier...

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numistay

03-15-2008 19:19:30

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Re: converting front mount to side mount in reply to Sean (TX), 03-15-2008 17:37:02

I have a front mount magneto for a 2N that I was going to convert a 8N from a front mount to a side mount.
I don't think it would be too hard to install an electronic ignition in place of the mag components.
It is in very good shape & looks like new.
I did not use it as I was pracically given a Jubilee so sold the 8N.
Anyone have any idea if this has been done?
Would sell the mag for a fair price.
Jim

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Billy Goat

03-15-2008 16:39:58

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Re: converting front mount to side mount in reply to Sean (TX), 03-15-2008 13:40:56

Well. first you need a different block, and then a different distributor. It"s just not worth it. Billy

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Bob

03-15-2008 20:53:08

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Do you REALLY need a different block??? in reply to Billy Goat, 03-15-2008 16:39:58

The reason you "need" a different block is NOT so obvious.

You CAN put a "side-mount" camshaft and front cover and distributor on a older "front-mount" block.

The problem is, the distributor is in the way of the GENERATOR, which is on the RH side on front-mounts, and the LH side on "side mounts".

And, on the front-mount block, there's NO generator "mounting pads" on the LH side of the block.

I don't know if it is possible to change things a bit and keep the generator on the RH side.

Otherwise, the only alternative would be to cobble up a generator mount for the LH side, probably using a couple of headbolts and oilpan bolts to attach it.

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Billy Goat

03-16-2008 11:35:17

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Re: Do you REALLY need a different block??? in reply to Bob, 03-15-2008 20:53:08

As I said, it"s just not worth it. Billy

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