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Technical hemi vertex magneto. convert to centrifugal advance?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by john walker, Feb 15, 2015.

  1. john walker
    Joined: Sep 11, 2008
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    john walker
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    Picked up a fixed advance scintilla vertex mag for my 392 at the puyallup swap meet. Can they be converted to centrifugal advance for the street, and who does it? be nice to get as much as 20 degrees out of it.
     
  2. RichFox
    Joined: Dec 3, 2006
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  3. THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER
    Joined: Jun 6, 2007
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    THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER
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    from FRENCHTOWN

    Len Hughes does mine. He's in Indiana. Sorry can't get contact info.
     
  4. Danny G
    Joined: Aug 1, 2006
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    Len Hughes died
     
  5. john walker
    Joined: Sep 11, 2008
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    so can it actually be done?
     
  6. Paul
    Joined: Aug 29, 2002
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    Yes by swapping the plates inside
     
  7. ottoman
    Joined: May 4, 2008
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    ottoman
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    from Wisconsin

    Lots of mag shops out there.. still popular in dirt track cars. Yes it can be converted to centrifugal advance
     

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