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Engines / Re: Ideas on use?
« on: July 04, 2019, 09:04:10 PM »
Hi all,

Thanks for all your suggestions, made an intresting read - you guys really are a wealth of knowledge!

All sounds great, I would like to have a go at it all. Something electrical, certainly sounds possible. And the measuring of torque sounds really intresting! I may need to get some more engines! 😁

To be honest, I have never been to a rally! Maybe in the summer I will pay one on a vist.

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Engines / Re: RS1 magneto change rotation
« on: July 03, 2019, 10:17:27 AM »
Last night I finaly got round to changing the direction on the RS1 magneto.

I must say its a simple process but I can see why it can often cause problems.

I started by removing the points cover and the locating screw on the cam. Using a small screwdriver either side of the cam and nudged it free from the shaft.

Note the cam its hardened so go easy on it to prevent damage. I did have a puller as back up, but got lucky! If you do use a small puller put the screw back in a few turns so the puller has somthing to push against until it starts to move. That way no risk to shaft or threads.

I then rotated the magneto in my chosen rotation (clockwise) and found the point at which the magnets pull and the most resistance is felt.

Continue to rotate just to the point the resistance started to drop away. Hold it steady and install the cam in a postion so the points are just open, screw only tight enough so the cam wont slip from postion.

I then rotated and checked for spark and carried on repeating the process with slight adjustment of the cam postion until a really good spark was seen. When happy lock down the screw and add a bit of thin oil to the felt washer/pad so to replace the lubricate on the cam removed through handling.

Hope this helps someone - thanks all.


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Engines / Ideas on use?
« on: July 03, 2019, 09:34:34 AM »
Hi all,

I now have my D in full working order and running in my desired rotation.

As much as I like having a crank up now and then and tinkering, I feel as they were once workhorses they should be put to work.

Has anyone any ideas on what I could use this engine to power? Its the 2hp version with no rad only hopper.

Thanks all in advance!

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Engines / Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
« 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!

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Engines / Re: RS1 magneto change rotation
« on: July 01, 2019, 05:18:00 PM »
Hi VP,

No problem, but cant seem to upload them. Message me your details and I will send them over and you can load them on your thred?

Hope that helps,

James

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Engines / Re: Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
« on: July 01, 2019, 05:15:37 PM »
Hi John,

No worries will send now.

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Engines / Re: RS1 magneto change rotation
« on: July 01, 2019, 09:47:44 AM »
Many thanks its much appreciated I will be having a go this weekend so will be sure to post how I get on. I have sourced the workshop instructions to aid me, pdf copy availble to others if needed (see other thread)

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Engines / Lucas RS1 Magneto Workshop Instructions
« 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.

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Engines / Re: RS1 magneto change rotation
« on: June 30, 2019, 11:31:55 AM »
Thanks for the responses, it was very informative, thankyou.

I totally see your point with regards to the simplicity of changing the coils over, and to be honest I didn't think of that.

However, I would like to try the second more fiddly option of cam positioning.

Reason being I can use the new magneto, which is in an overall better condition, less corrosion, better bearings etc. Additionally being able to set it to the best available point of flux would be great and a good skill to learn.

I understand its just as the magnetic field begins to collapse that spark is produced. I have seen some information online but not solely for the this magneto.

Any further help on the stages of the process, disassembly etc along with ideas of cam removal would be much appreciated.



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Engines / RS1 magneto change rotation
« on: June 29, 2019, 05:24:57 PM »
Hi all,

Had to source another mag for the Lister D as the coil went. Managed to pick up one cheep which saved on a coil rewind and it offers a great spark. Problem is its set to anti clockwise rotation... Does anyone know how I would go about changing it to clockwise? Any help would be much appreciated

Many all thanks in advance!

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