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Hangar Flying => Hangar Flying => Topic started by: eric r on January 12, 2009, 03:50:53 PM

Title: Auto plugs, electronic ignition, and ....
Post by: eric r on January 12, 2009, 03:50:53 PM

What would be the caveat for running auto plugs on the original magnetos?
What is the latest opinion(s) concerning the P-mag, now E-mag?
I am also considering the dual plasma CDI...
...I am installing a starter, so I'll have a reasonable sized battery (still with the 8amp alt), and I really do not want to go the one elctronic, one magneto route.

Title: Re: Auto plugs, electronic ignition, and ....
Post by: Drew on January 12, 2009, 08:34:19 PM

Here is Marc Z's page that addresses the emag issue: http://www.cozybuilders.org/Emagair_Warning/

Here is Klaus's page on electronic ignition: http://www.lightspeedengineering.com/Technicalities/sport_aviation95.html

Here is the Rose page:  http://www.electroair.net/faqs.html

With dual electronic ignition, you will want to have a second power source.

Not sure about the automotive sparkplug.  I am comfortable running them on my electronic ignition.  Still running aircraft plugs on my mag.

Title: Re: Auto plugs, electronic ignition, and ....
Post by: Tom on February 03, 2009, 12:36:04 PM

I used Autolite 386 plugs with magnecor wires  in my Cassutt (with bendix mags)this year at Reno with great results! The nice
thing about the AL 386 plugs is you dont need adapters! they already come with an 18 mm thread!

Title: Re: Auto plugs, electronic ignition, and ....
Post by: 2muchepoxy on February 03, 2009, 02:54:04 PM

Revmaster Aviation makes a nifty conversion kit to change the magneto harness over to use regular automotive plugs. See: http://www.revmasteraviation.com/products/auto_spark_plug_conversion_assembly/index.htm

Title: Re: Auto plugs, electronic ignition, and ....
Post by: Drew on February 04, 2009, 05:47:01 PM

The auto plugs I use also do not need adapters.  I use standard "racing" harness for my auto plugs going to the electronic ignition.