<<I forget which mag (A or B) is timed slightly
> later than the >>
Both mags are the same on the 912 (S), unless one of your mags is weaker
than the other.
Duncan Mcf.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Jones" <jronjones@lineone.net>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: 912S with the Classsic
>
> Hi Troy,
> I also have the Bendix type mag/starter switch on my panel but I have used
> the spare terminal on the back to isolate one mag during starting. The
> switch was, of course, originally made for the "older technology" engines
> using traditional mags but that spare terminal does the same job with the
> Rotax setup.
> Just make up a short lead (about 4" long) and use it to bridge one of the
> mag terminals to the spare. I forget which mag (A or B) is timed slightly
> later than the other but you can try either mag by just switching the
leads
> at the connectors near the mags.
> I have had no kick-backs in the 150 or so hours since I did the above to
my
> 912S and I have only the original starter with a 14amp.hr. battery! The
> aeroplane stood, on one accasion, for several weeks covered in snow and
ice
> and STILL started without charging the batt. or using jump-leads!
> Do-it to-it - I'm sure you'll be glad you did!
> Regards,
> Ron Jones
> (XS/912S, G-RJWX, No.359)
>
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