To magneto or not?
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To magneto or not?
I have a 53 pan, mostly stock, bigger cam, bigger valves and am thinking about putting a mag on. From what I can find on the internet I have about 3 choices. Joe Hunt, Morris Mag and Karata. For a cruiser would the technology of Morris and Karata be worth the cost over Joe Hunt? Any thoughts? This is going a fresh rebuild and kicker.
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RE: To magneto or not?
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I have a 53 pan, mostly stock, bigger cam, bigger valves and am thinking about putting a mag on. From what I can find on the internet I have about 3 choices. Joe Hunt, Morris Mag and Karata. For a cruiser would the technology of Morris and Karata be worth the cost over Joe Hunt? Any thoughts? This is going a fresh rebuild and kicker.
I have a 53 pan, mostly stock, bigger cam, bigger valves and am thinking about putting a mag on. From what I can find on the internet I have about 3 choices. Joe Hunt, Morris Mag and Karata. For a cruiser would the technology of Morris and Karata be worth the cost over Joe Hunt? Any thoughts? This is going a fresh rebuild and kicker.
A few years back I switched to an EI distributor and wonder now why I waited so long. If you decide to go Mag, I've got a couple of primo Joe Hunts for Pan/Knuckle.
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RE: To magneto or not?
Thanks for the info. This is my first pan, which I tore down to the frame and have back together for the most part and am trying to figure a few little things out. Your input is greatly appreciated. Thanks again!
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I know this is an old post but I have to correct the poster. The Fairbanks was a FAIRBANKS MORSE, not to be confused with a MORRIS magneto. Two differant companies.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
If you do decide to put one on, you may have to pull the front jug to get it in, you may need to remove the boss for the breaker/regulator.
I have the ebeyond 2000 sensor under my stock cover and the stock 6 volt coil.
works great.
Mike
I have the ebeyond 2000 sensor under my stock cover and the stock 6 volt coil.
works great.
Mike
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Mine has been converted to 12v, but all OEM stuff and works perfectly. I agree that for a bobber or chopper the mag looks pretty cool hanging offa there, but I don't think it has an advantage over a properly dialed in stock set up.
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The magneto will provide a much stronger spark than a conventional set up.
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