So, What have we learned since 2010? On each and every run, the timing would change...The Magneto would actually rotate clockwise. Originally, I thought it was cheap distributor hold down clamp. But, no matter how hard we tightened it...It still changed anytime we put it under power. After our March outing, I spoke to a few people who helpe me diagnose the real problem.
The new Magneto we bought in 2010 had an adjustable collar to allow for up and down movement of the unit. I tried lowering the collar, but the allen screws were far too tight to make the adjustment. Again, with advice from minds more experienced, I decided to shim the Magneto up about 1/16" of an inch. My local Ace Hardware had just the shim I needed and for a mere 68 cents (plus tax), I got it fixed. Not being one to leave well enough alone, I decided to build an anti-rotation device. A $ 4.75 T-Bolt clamp and a section of Longacre Red Anodized Aluminum Throttle Rod, I built a clean very effective device....Now to test it...Which may not happen until Fall....
On a really good note, my other repairs, The Shifter & Throttle Pedal worked PERFECTLY.
Oh well, Have a great Summer !!
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