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Flatheads ... i need some info on a Harmon Collins magneto please.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Coupe-De-CAB, Apr 23, 2009.

  1. Coupe-De-CAB
    Joined: Sep 30, 2004
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    Coupe-De-CAB
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    from Nor Cal

    Flathead experts!

    I have a new re-build getting started on a 59AB flathead motor and wanting to run the whole system under 12 volts, so i'm wondering if an old vintage Harmon Collins magneto will work if i change the voltage from 6 to 12 on the whole motor?

    thanks so much in advance for all your help and info:)
    cheers,
    cab
     
  2. oldebob
    Joined: Oct 21, 2008
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    oldebob
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    from Spokane WA

    It makes no difference to a magneto what the cars voltage is. It is completely independent. All it needs is a grounding switch to shut it off.
     
  3. Okie Pete
    Joined: Oct 29, 2008
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    A magneto supplys its on power. The only wire that should be hooked to it is a kill switch.
     
  4. GARY?
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    GARY?
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    It will work just fine.
    P.S. I'm no expert:rolleyes:
     
  5. HotRodMicky
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    To check if it works, turn it while you are holding the end of a wire in your hand :)
    Jus kidding......it would hurt.
     
  6. banjorear
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    Cab:

    Don't get me wrong, those H-C mags are ultra cool. Depending on what you want to do with your car, it may not be the best choice for a street driven car since the advance is locked in. You get a Offy plate to mount it to that will allow you to move it around while tuning, but it still needs to be lock down.

    Meaning, you need to make a decision where you want the advance to come in at.
     
  7. Coupe-De-CAB
    Joined: Sep 30, 2004
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    Coupe-De-CAB
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    from Nor Cal

    Thanks for everyone for the info on the voltage question about using one of these mags, you guys rock!

    Banjo has brought this to my attention, so i wanna know...

    Do any of you flathead gurus run one of these old Vintage Harmon Collins magnetos on their engine and run them on the street/highway, do you have any advance or timing issue with these?

    thanks again for all your help:)
    cheers,
    cab
     
  8. We ran one on a 276" flat motor with an Isky JR and Evans heads and Evans three 97 manifold. Worked fine on the street but I know we were giving up power by not having a rpm range friendly advance curve. IE; back it down enough not to ping and you give up total advance.
     

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