Posted by FixaLinc on September 02, 2008 at 16:35:36 from (208.246.9.39):
In Reply to: Wico magneto posted by Revredneck on September 02, 2008 at 14:18:33:
If you put a external battery ignition coil wired separate just to points and condenser fine you just converted it to a battery distributor. If like Bob said you added battery voltage to the original magneto coil congratulations you just FRIED IT ! Magnetos were designed to make their own fire not needing any kind of external battery voltage ever. That terminal on the side was only for a grounding switch to stop it. Adding battery voltage to a magneto can also ruin the magnet so no surprise if it's weaker now. If no switch or resistor to reduce voltage lucky it didn't fry off the points and condenser. Wisconsin magnetos are a dime a dozen at online auctions plenty around for parts or find another working one.
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