Re: KRnet> Multi subject. VW2180 magneto, electronic ignition and more

2022-11-18 Thread John Gotschall via KRnet
Yep, Running anything at 100% load rating seems less safe than running it at 1/10th of the load rating as suggested here. Someone I think mentioned the failure mode of this type silicon device is that it will short circuit. I agree, shorting is the more common failure mode in my experience. Bac

Re: KRnet> Multi subject. VW2180 magneto, electronic ignition and more

2022-11-18 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
  FWIW, the Mercury Outboard engine I had used that same bridge rectifier to rectify the AC output from the Dynamo to DC, then was regulated downstream from there with a voltage regulator.  One side of the Dynamo coils failed with the other side still working, effectively making the rectifier a h