---------------------------------------------------------- AeroElectric-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 11/26/20: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:19 PM - Re: Magnetos (EfraimOtero) 2. 03:32 PM - Re: Magnetos (EfraimOtero) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:19:06 PM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: Magnetos From: "EfraimOtero" cluros(at)gmail.com wrote: > My advice would be to have a mechanic troubleshoot. > > In the meantime, is this a new installation that has never run or is this a new problem? > > It is an old setup. With a new/charged battery it fired easily. I have to point out that I live in the Andes mountains at 8,535 feet field elevation! > > On Tue, Nov 3, 2020 at 9:37 AM Efraim Otero wrote: > > > > Dear All:I wanted to see if I could get inputs to understand an issue I am having with my Bendix magnetos. > > My biplane, an O 200 powered Fisher Celebrity has what I call a partial Electric system. One 12 V 18 Ah battery that connects directlyto a skytec starter. This starter has a switch that in turn leads to a starter pushbutton. > > It also has a key switch for the magnetos: Off, Left, right, both. > > I tried to start the engine and it motors while pushing the starter pushbutton, with the starter switch on and magnetos on both. However the engine does not catch. > > Also, if I turn the mags off, the engine also motors but obviously does not ignite. > > What might be going on? > > -Battery issues? not enough charge/power? > > -Mag issues? not getting any spark (Should the engine be turning at some specific revs on cranking for it to generate a spark? > > -Ignition harness? > > -Spark plugs? > > Any suggestions as to how to troubleshoot? > > I am getting fuel to the engine as I can smell it. It has no fuel pump, justgravit feed. Starter motors slowly, although it does not "seem un normal" (purely perception of mine!) > > > > > > Please advise, > > Efraim > > > > > -------- EfraimOtero Fisher Celebrity EX N500BC O200 COntinental Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=499541#499541 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:32:07 PM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: Magnetos From: "EfraimOtero" Hello everyone! Many thanks for the input. I will give these tests a shot. For now, I have ordered a new battery to have enough cranking power. I hope this is the case. I apologize for answering so late but I forgot my old username and had to unsubscribe and re subscribe. You can now reach me at username EfraimOtero. When I get my new earthX battery I will crank and let you know my findings. Ordered from Aircraft Spruce and should get it soon down here! Cheers E -------- EfraimOtero Fisher Celebrity EX N500BC O200 COntinental Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=499542#499542 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message aeroelectric-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/AeroElectric-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/aeroelectric-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/aeroelectric-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.