Hi mark, Does this mean then that the said magneto is much larger than the standard distributor?
May I ask another question please? I've read somewhere that Roy Marsh' stretched KR2 wings joined at the fuselage. I.o.w it was tapered from the fuselage. Did he loose much wing area as a result? Also, was his wings still strong enough? How did this effect his performance? Can anyone provide more detail please? My apologies for all the questions... Kind regards, Hennie -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Langford via KRnet Sent: Saturday, 27 May 2017 5:17 PM To: KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> Cc: Mark Langford <m...@n56ml.com> Subject: Re: KR> Vertex magneto Hennie van Rooyen wrote: >> Is there a magneto available that can just be installed in the default distributor flange on a Type IV VW engine?<< To add to what Jeff said, I will throw this out...VW Type 1 engines are already stretched to near the limit of their valve cooling capability at 3200 rpm continuous operation, even when cooled in a fast moving KR. Bolting on a reduction drive and turning up the wick to 4400 rpm would substantially reduce the time between valve jobs...and failures. That's another reason you don't see many PSRUs on VWs. The hump Jeff is talking about is considerable, like 8" or more, if it's what I remember from the earliest Beetle racing days, and very heavy. Advance may be an issue also...I think it is limited. Mark Langford m...@n56ml.com http://www.n56ml.com _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
