Vertex Magneto

« **on:** January 12, 2011, 11:18:27 PM »

What are the Pro's and Conn's to running a Magneto style ignition? I have a mag that came off my 460 and want to know if it is worth it to save.

« **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2011, 11:33:06 PM »

Quote from: HaulsBalls on January 12, 2011, 11:18:27 PM

What are the Pro's and Conn's to running a Magneto style ignition? I have a mag that came off my 460 and want to know if it is worth it to save.

Is a pigs pussy pork ?

-beerjet-

« **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2011, 06:38:10 AM »

For most applications there is no need for a Magneto.

But, I will be the first to offer the standard SCJB rate of $50.00 for it

« **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2011, 08:58:41 AM »

I'll go $51.....

I agree, no real need for it, but I happen to have a use for one if youre looking to pawn it off.

What it's really for is extreme applications and those not using an electical system (Alternator) as they are self charged. Incredible amount of spark power, but require a lot of starting speed to get them going.

I seem to remember a show on one of Jay Leno's old cars that started on a normal points dizzy, then you switch it to a mag from the drivers seat once it started.

Ray

« **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2011, 12:38:32 PM »

The Mag still works but would need a new cap and rotor, should polish out pretty nice too. I was going to sell it for $175 with a gear/cable drive tach

« **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2011, 02:20:42 PM »

if nobody wants it i will take it

« **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2011, 03:08:20 PM »

Crewchief or Ray? If not then it's your's Ralph.

« **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2011, 03:24:40 PM »

sounds good

« **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2011, 07:36:21 PM »

175 is a good price. I'm gonna pass because I would probably be strung up for changing it over to a Chevy.

Ray, your next

« **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2011, 08:05:42 PM »

I'll change my name to Ray if I can have it for $ 175.

But I wont paint my boat like a farm animal.

BTW Ray, I dont think that will clear the blower.

« **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2011, 11:20:08 PM »

Quote from: propless on January 13, 2011, 08:05:42 PM

I'll change my name to Ray if I can have it for $ 175.

But I wont paint my boat like a farm animal.

BTW Ray, I dont think that will clear the blower.

Awww c'mon Jeff! You know everyone wants to ride a cow! Look at all the evidence with Rivertard, Skip, Ralph and Omar!

I think it'll clear with the intake I have. If not, convert it to external coil and I know it will. Remember I'm using the old Weiand 6-71, not the Mooneyham 10-71 on this one.

PM sent HaulsBalls

Ray

PS, I just happen to have 2 NIB Mallory Comp 9000 Mechanical advance Unilites for BBF I have no use for.............They don't make 'em anymore.........

« **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2011, 01:35:46 AM »

I wasnt worried about it hitting the blower as much as it being to tall and hitting the drive snout. Maybe, with an intercooler or spacer. If it is a problem, Paul has offset mag drives for them that moves them out from under the snout (there only $ 1750).

Quote from: IRRebel on January 13, 2011, 11:20:08 PM

Awww c'mon Jeff! You know everyone wants to ride a cow! Look at all the evidence with Rivertard, Skip, Ralph and Omar!

edit, edit, edit, Nawww, I'm not goin there, its just to easy.

« **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2011, 09:19:56 PM »

Quote from: propless on January 14, 2011, 01:35:46 AM

I wasnt worried about it hitting the blower as much as it being to tall and hitting the drive snout. Maybe, with an intercooler or spacer. If it is a problem, Paul has offset mag drives for them that moves them out from under the snout (there only $ 1750).
edit, edit, edit, Nawww, I'm not goin there, its just to easy.

LOL! Spacer, maybe. We'll see. I think it'll be OK on the snout, honestly. with a flat cap. Definately has to be installed and right the first time before the blower, lol.

Anyone need a pretty fresh Vertex SBC/BBC mag? Just happen to have one laying around!

A few other BBC blower parts as well if I can remember and find them all...........

Ray

« **Reply #13 on:** January 15, 2011, 03:35:01 PM »

Im always interested in a vertex mag

« **Reply #14 on:** January 15, 2011, 04:04:41 PM »

Ray when and if it does not fit, i will buy it from you

« **Reply #15 on:** January 15, 2011, 04:21:10 PM »

Ralph, is that the new motor for the family boat?

« **Reply #16 on:** January 15, 2011, 08:01:09 PM »

This Mag will be a tight squeeze under that blower, where there's a will/$$$$ there's a way!

« **Reply #17 on:** January 15, 2011, 08:16:51 PM »

What a weird place for a dizzy.....build a cam drive for it ray ray

« **Reply #18 on:** January 24, 2011, 06:35:06 PM »

Got the Mag today. Dude, AWESOME condition!

Second, you never said a WORD about this stuff coming with! Check this old skool chit out!

Ray

« **Reply #19 on:** January 25, 2011, 07:25:20 AM »

Hope it works for you Ray, rather it get used somewhere than sit in my garage. I believe the crank to tach pulley is 1:1 but I will measure it and get back to you.

Brandon

« **Reply #20 on:** January 25, 2011, 04:14:28 PM »

what the hell is that? a belt drive for the tach drive?

ray, if youre interested in parting with the tach and cable, let me know. i'm looking for one for the race boat. its got a built in drive in the mag i am running.

« **Reply #21 on:** January 26, 2011, 12:15:16 PM »

Quote from: Brad @ SCJB on January 25, 2011, 04:14:28 PM

what the hell is that? a belt drive for the tach drive?

ray, if youre interested in parting with the tach and cable, let me know. i'm looking for one for the race boat. its got a built in drive in the mag i am running.

That's exactly what it is! Can't say I've ever seen one before, but it's a SW piece. I'll keep you in mind on that B-Rad, got a couple ideas though.

Ray

« **Reply #22 on:** January 26, 2011, 01:51:40 PM »

personally i think its genious...once you figure out your ratio is correct lol!

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