REFLECTOR: Bendix magneto

[steve korney]

John...

A bendix puts out about 23000 volts... A slick mag puts out about 17000 volts... 5000 volts makes a big difference... Most electronic ignitions put out over 35000...

Steve 



Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 16:38:18 -0700
From: aminetech at bluefrog.com
To: reflector at tvbf.org
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Bendix magneto

My Franklin engine mechanic tells me that the Bendix puts out almost double the voltage of the Slick.  I've never been able to idle at 800, even with a new Slick.
 
John

--- scott at tnstaafl.net wrote:

From: Scott Derrick <scott at tnstaafl.net>
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Bendix magneto
Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 16:40:52 -0600

I find it very very hard to believe a New Bendix would outperform a New Slick by any discernible amount.

I do find it easy to believe you removed a wornout/faulty/miss-adjusted Slick with a new Bendix and it performs better. Has nothing to do with Bendix or Slick.

As far as removal I can believe one or the other would be easier depending on the circumstances.

Scott



-------- Original Message --------
Subject: REFLECTOR: Bendix magneto
From: <aminetech at bluefrog.com>
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
Date: 05/10/2011 04:27 PM



I replaced my Slick mag with a Bendix.  I should make a disclaimer that I'm not a representative for Bendix because I have nothing but good things to say.  First of all, in spite of the fact that it's a bit bigger than the Slick, it easily fits in the tight space between engine and firewall.  Anyone with issues getting the Slick in place should consider the Bendix.  Second, it's much easier to set the ball park timing when installing.  The harness cap does not have to be removed.  It starts better and it idled 50 rpm higher.  I have since reduced the idle to 800 rpm which was not possible before.  I think it will idle slower, but haven't tried that yet.  I don't have crusie numbers yet, but should soon.
 
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