REFLECTOR: Bendix magneto

[Jim Agnew]

I have Bendix high altitude mags and cranking the prop can produce a spark about 
1 inch.  The IA that built my engine warned me never to hold the mag in my hand 
and spin the drive unless I wanted to drop it!  They are really hot mags.

Jim
 
James F. Agnew
Jim_Agnew_2 at Yahoo.Com
Tampa, FL
Velocity 173 Elite Aircraft Completed & Flying




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From: "aminetech at bluefrog.com" <aminetech at bluefrog.com>
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Wed, May 11, 2011 12:06:51 PM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Bendix magneto


Steve,

Well, a big difference is what I'm seeing.  That's my story and I'm stickin to 
it....

John

--- s_korney at hotmail.com wrote:

From: steve korney <s_korney at hotmail.com>
To: Reflector Reflector <reflector at tvbf.org>
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Bendix magneto
Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 00:06:23 +0000

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 





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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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