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Title: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: JD84 on July 01, 2019, 09:44:53 AM: Hi all,

I have now obtained a copy of the RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions. If any one needs a copy please let me know and I can email you a PDF.

Cheers, James.
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: cobbadog on July 01, 2019, 12:25:56 PM: Well done.
I would like a copy please so I will send you my email via private message.
Thanks in advance,
John
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: JD84 on July 01, 2019, 05:15:37 PM: Hi John,

No worries will send now.
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: cobbadog on July 02, 2019, 05:29:37 AM: It arrived safely today and a big thanks for sending this information. I have flywheel magnetos sorted and I am slowly getting better at rotary ones and once fully understood I will rebuild a couple I have from tractors. Next on the list of WANTS is a magnet re-charger, I have the plans to build one, just need a huge amount of copper wire.
Thanks once again.
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: JD84 on July 03, 2019, 07:39:56 AM: No worries, your more then welcome!

I had thoughts on a magneto/magnet charger also. Makes sence to to learn/make as much as possible to extend life of ones engines - plus it sounds like fun!
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: cobbadog on July 04, 2019, 07:25:05 AM: The tester I have for flywheel magnetos was used in a mower shop years ago and it came with no operating instructions and the company that made it in the late 50-60's is no longer, but by asking in a lot of places and with some common sense I worked it out. It has the ability to test point condition, condensor strength and coil condition both cold and then can heat it up and test again to see if it has lost any condition. My multi-meter took me ages to get one that done everything needed and now some of the steps I have down pat but I have a mate who helps sort my head out around issues I have, so slowly getting there.
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: cobbadog on July 10, 2019, 06:58:26 AM: Hopefully this works
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: cobbadog on July 10, 2019, 07:01:44 AM: Here is the SR magneto manual
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: cobbadog on July 10, 2019, 07:03:55 AM: The RS1 magneto
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: Fritz on July 30, 2019, 01:02:54 PM: Quote from: JD84 on July 01, 2019, 09:44:53 AM
Hi all,

I have now obtained a copy of the RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions. If any one needs a copy please let me know and I can email you a PDF.

Cheers, James.

Hi James, I've messaged you as well - wasn't sure if it is the same file as at the bottom of this post or not. The images of the front cover of the instruction booklets that I've seen are different to the one that I downloaded from the bottom of this post.
Many thanks
Chris
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: elckerlyc on November 25, 2019, 05:12:44 PM: Hi,

Will you please send me a copy?
My mailadres is in my post

thanks

henk goos
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: jr.gardner@bigpond.com on April 02, 2021, 03:59:14 AM: Quote from: elckerlyc on November 25, 2019, 05:12:44 PM
Hi,

Will you please send me a copy RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions?
My mail address is:
jr.gardner@bigpond.com
many thanks

john
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: cobbadog on April 02, 2021, 06:24:44 AM: I've already listed some manuals for magnetising, Rs and SR Lucas magnetos further up the page ready for you to download.
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: PaulC2702 on June 28, 2022, 10:38:25 AM: I know it has been 3 years since you posted this but I have just joined. Would I be able to get a copy of the RS1 manual please
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: cobbadog on June 28, 2022, 12:33:19 PM: I now have in my collection a re-magnetiser. It originally was made for and supplied to an airport maintenance hanger and is very heavy and also had an accessory for charging solenoids. It is a box with a hole through the middle, strange.
Since buying it I have charged a few magnetos for myself and one I thought was really only ever going to be a parts magneto now throws a good spark.
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: PaulC2702 on July 01, 2022, 12:03:52 AM: Hi Cobbadog. The RS1 manual you downloaded only includes specifications and parts list for RS1. What I'm looking for is a workshop manual which includes the same information and maintenance instructions as in the SR1 manual you downloaded. I assume this is what JD84 said he had available? If you or any other member has this I would appreciate it. Thanks Paul
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: cobbadog on July 01, 2022, 05:05:23 AM: Hi Paul, the ones I posted are all I have, sorry. But they are similar in many ways just not in their looks. What specs are you looking for? Coil readings, condensor and points gap are all the same just look different.
I have not used a condensor for many years now and only use film capacitors as they are far more reliable and cheaper to buy. If you have good magnetism, clean and correctly gapped points then the next things are condensor or coil and timing of the rotor. Because Lucas can be run backwards with a slight alteration to the cam timing to the 'magnetism flux' this can slip and get out of whack.
Title: Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
Post by: cobbadog on July 01, 2022, 05:17:20 AM: Hi again Paul, As a late thought send a private message to JD84 as we don't always log into the website only when a message comes in so that might help get the manual you require a bit quicker.
If all else fails you may have to look online to find a copy of what JD84 described. In Australia there is an online shop named Plough Book Sales who sell all sorts of manuals, might be worth a look.