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Rdover
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 413
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:19 pm Post subject: magneto retaining strap renewal |
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how to replace the magneto strap
this is what its like just now, what are the wee bar bits that the adjuster bolt goes through called? I know I can make something but I'd rather find something pretty that I can adapt.
any and all suggestions accepted. I can do a temp repair using cable ties but that is about as non period as one can get! _________________ Richard |
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Peter_L
Joined: 10 Apr 2008 Posts: 2680 Location: New Brunswick. Canada.
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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Google "Magneto Straps"
First search found this, but no dimensions. |
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Rdover
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 413
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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I found that one for a Lucas Mag but it made from spring steel and is only 17cm long and I need 28cm and adjustment.
I've found wheelspinmodels.co.uk wo carry stock of the right kind of strip brass and I can always solder it together and polish it up after.
New skills are always fun to learn! _________________ Richard |
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Churchill Johnson
Joined: 11 Jan 2011 Posts: 359 Location: Rayleigh Essex
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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What about one from an Austin 7 i know it's the wrong shape but it looks long enough to be able to be cut and bent. |
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Rdover
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 413
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Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:22 am Post subject: |
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If it is for a Bosch magneto then possibly. I will hunt one down tomorrow.
Cheers _________________ Richard |
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Rdover
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 413
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Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:13 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for that Austin7 tip, I found this website and had a wee chat with the owner who makes mag straps to order for a very reasonable £30 or so.
He also has a wide range of other bits and pieces for Veterans that are not on his website and offers them on sale or return (irrespective of the distance selling regs).
I can see me emptying my slush fund into his bank account in return for shiny stuff!
http://www.austinrepro.com _________________ Richard |
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Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22449 Location: UK
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