That doesn't sound too good for a street roadster. Thanks Doug, we'll
consider other options. Phil
>From: ARDUNDOUG@aol.com
>Reply-To: ARDUNDOUG@aol.com
>To: land-speed@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Harmon and Collins rebuild
>Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2004 19:41:40 EDT
>
>In a message dated 8/7/2004 4:34:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
>saltracer@hotmail.com writes:
>
> > Anyone know where we can get a Harmon and Collins flathead magneto
>rebuilt?
> >
> > Thanks Phil
>
>Phil,
> Why???????????? Are you deep into pain???????????? As you prolly know
>they have no advance mechanism. Luckily the Flatty will only need 25
>degrees or
>so total advance, making starting one with the 6v starter on 12v possible
>provided the engine doesn't " kick" and bend the unsupported bendix end of
>the
>armature.
> Savage Magneto in Hayward, CA (510)782-7081 has rebuilt them for some
>of
>the nostalgia guys. I don't believe that there are any parts around for
>them.
> A Vertex converted to fit into a 49-53 8-BA front cover will work much
>better...........Ardun Doug
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