Vertex magneto

[JDP]

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/1644933596.html

JDP/Maryland

[Mike Van Veghten]

Very cool...

I'm having to stand on my hands to keep from e-mailing the guy....

Mike

[JDP]

quote:Originally posted by Mike Van Veghten

Very cool...

I'm having to stand on my hands to keep from e-mailing the guy....

Mike

VERY rare piece.

JDP/Maryland

[bams50]

I've never heard of this[:0] We use mags all the time where I race (BB fuel-injected Chevy), but never heard of one for a Stude! Any more info or pictures??

Robert (Bob) Andrews- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys)
Parish, central NY 13131

GOD BLESS AMERICA

[JDP]

quote:Originally posted by bams50

I've never heard of this[:0] We use mags all the time where I race (BB fuel-injected Chevy), but never heard of one for a Stude! Any more info or pictures??

Robert (Bob) Andrews- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys)
Parish, central NY 13131

GOD BLESS AMERICA

Looks like the Vertex mags you are familiar with except the bottom end fits a Studebaker.

JDP/Maryland

[bams50]

Interesting. Was this some kind of factory option?

BTW- if you put a reply to a quote AFTER the "[/quote]" it will appear as a response instead of part of the quoted text.

Robert (Bob) Andrews- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys)
Parish, central NY 13131

GOD BLESS AMERICA

[okc63avanti]

For us uneducated "What is a Vertex Magneto" and "What does it do"?

John


63R-2386 under restoration & modification

[Flashback]

It takes the place of the distributor for racing
applications, producing it's own spark w/o battery.


Tex in Alabama

[JDP]

quote:Originally posted by okc63avanti

For us uneducated "What is a Vertex Magneto" and "What does it do"?

John


63R-2386 under restoration & modification

Replaces the distributor, make a spark just by rotation.


"The Vertex magneto is just the ticket for High Performance engines, it is very compact and lightweight. It is completely self-contained and operates at ignition distributor speed (one-half engine speed). Vertex is entirely independent of the battery as it generates its own high tension alternating current and its sophisticated design incorporates an internal coil. No complicated installation procedures, simple, quick and easy replacement without any engine modification necessary. Installed in the engine in the same manner as the battery ignition distributor."



JDP/Maryland

[bams50]

We use them on Supermodifieds because the cars have no battery, starter, or transmission. The dirt mods have all that, but they use them too, for reliability.

Robert (Bob) Andrews- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys)
Parish, central NY 13131

GOD BLESS AMERICA

[jnormanh]

The main reason for magnetos is that the faster the engine runs, the hotter spark they make, just the opposite of distributors. They were high tech fifty years ago.

That said, modern (ie, the last 30 years) electronic ignitions produce hotter spark and more accurate timing at all revs than either.

Still, a Vertex magneto has a lot of sentimental value, just like an Ardun head for your flathead Ford.

[jlmccuan]

This is the one I'm hunting for. As used at Bonneville on the R3 Hawk.



Jim
Often in error, never in doubt

____1966 Avanti II RQA 0088_______________1963 Avanti R2 63R3152____________Rabid Snail Racing