Re: Empire Electronic Ignition

[Alan Shaw <wingco@iu.net>]

PenningSP@aol.com wrote:

> Could someone comment on the advantages and disadvantages of Electronic
> Ignition vs. Magnetos?

15% to 18% less fuel consumptionbetter high altitude performance
plugs don't fowl
hot or cold starts ...no problem
400 rpm idle 6 cylinder      600 rpm idle on 4 cylinder        smooth and
saves brakes
magnetos belong on model "T's" but one of them is lighter than a second
battery

I should shut up and go work on my airplane.   Bye friends.

Alan