---------------------------------------------------------- RV10-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 11/26/20: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:20 PM - Re: Magneto upgrade? (Marcus Cooper) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:20:13 PM PST US From: Marcus Cooper Subject: Re: RV10-List: Magneto upgrade? SureFly sounds like a good option but I now understand it too requires a power supply. I like the simplicity of a magneto as my backup ignition given one electronic ignition provides about 95% of the benefit compared to dual electronic ignitions and no backup battery required. Im now leaning toward reverting to a Slick mag again as it appears the E mag is 4 cylinder only from what I can see. Marcus > On Nov 26, 2020, at 00:01, Tim Olson wrote: > > > If you do go Surefly you won't need the impulse coupler, and it fits in the same drive that the impulse coupled mag does on the left side. > I just put one on a few months ago. It's working well so far. > I have lightspeed on the Right still, so it's dual electronic, which > you already said you didn't want to do, but, the engine does start > very nicely with the setup, and no worry about impulse coupler > failures. > Tim > > >> On 11/25/20 10:35 PM, Marcus Cooper wrote: >> Yes, Ill be needing a magneto with an impulse coupling or a setup that will do the same job of providing a spark at low rpm. >> Thanks for the inputs, >> Marcus >>>> On Nov 25, 2020, at 6:54 PM, Kelly McMullen wrote: >>> >>> >>> Standard setup is with impulse coupling on pilot's side. However, even if the coupling had failed, it should still fire, early. >>> >>>> On 11/25/2020 4:02 PM, Phil Perry wrote: >>>> And I believe it requires a magneto with an impulse coupling on the other side. Correct? >>>> Im pretty sure that is right. >>>> Phil >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> On Nov 25, 2020, at 3:49 PM, Kelly McMullen wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Sheesh, I don't know how you pass the A&P practical if you can't do basic trouble shooting on a mag. >>>>> If it won't fire with P lead disc, the problem is inside the mag, It could be worn out points, bad condensor, damaged rotor. >>>>> A bad rotor will be pretty obvious from where it the contact is made at each plug wire. Yes, it requires taking off the main rotor cap. >>>>> Slick mags have easy to get tools to verify e-gap setting. >>>>> Sent from myTRS-80 Model 100 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Nov 25, 2020 at 2:33 PM Lenny Iszak > wrote: >>>>> >>>>> > >>>>> >>>>> Marcus, >>>>> >>>>> The easiest swap is the Surefly. Keep the same plugs, harness and >>>>> magneto cap, and just swap in the Surefly for the mag, then >>>>> install a power wire and thats it. If it ever breaks while on a >>>>> trip you can always swap in a standard mag. >>>>> >>>>> Theres only one minor issue with it, most current EFIS systems >>>>> can't read the RPM from the P-lead of the SureFly. Using a hall >>>>> effect sensor in the other mag takes care of that though. >>>>> >>>>> Lenny >>>>> >>>>> > On Nov 25, 2020, at 12:13 PM, Marcus Cooper >>>> > wrote: >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > During my run up to fly to meet the family for thanksgiving the >>>>> left magneto was completely dead. Back to the chicks to >>>>> troubleshoot where I removed the P leads in case they had grounded >>>>> somehow with no effect. I spoke with 3 mechanics and all had no >>>>> ideas other than replace the mag. >>>>> > Ive read some sporadic news about P Mags and maybe other >>>>> hybrid magnetos on the market. I dont want to go pure electronic >>>>> ignition due to other battery source issues, but does anyone have >>>>> any recommendations that would be a step up from a pure magneto? >>>>> > >>>>> > Thanks, >>>>> > Marcus >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ========== >>>>> -List" rel="noreferrer" >>>>> target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List >>>>> ========== >>>>> FORUMS - >>>>> eferrer" target="_blank">http://forums.matronics.com >>>>> ========== >>>>> WIKI - >>>>> errer" target="_blank">http://wiki.matronics.com >>>>> ========== >>>>> b Site - >>>>> -Matt Dralle, List Admin. >>>>> rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution >>>>> ========== >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> >>> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv10-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV10-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/rv10-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv10-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.