looking for parts to the distributor such as points mines broke and i cant seem to get it to fire before the plastic deal broke i assume the mag is messed up but i need to get new points first any ideas to where i might be able to get them, my other question is are there a hot line running from the batt or ignition to the mag , some folks have said yes some no ..... its a HG with a wilco cap roter points , cond and mag.... thanks
Magnetos produce their own current . If you have a wico model xh ,the points and cond. can be found a auto parts store such as Napa.
I assume that you have a Wico XH-1113 mag. I got points and condensor for my OC3 at a local auto parts store (a real parts store, not AutoZone etc.).
Standard S4-440 points, S4-188 condensor.
NAPA etc. should be able to cross reference or better yet, take yours in to match up.
IIRC, points gap was .015". Don't forget to set the timing using the pointer on the flywheel.
A mag generates it's own power via a spinning magnet, hence the MAG in magneto. A mag does not need any power source to operate. The small wire that comes out and runs to a push/pull switch by the gauges is to ground out the mag which kills the spark and stops the engine. The wire must NOT be grounded if you want to start/run the engine. You may have to check your switch to determine which position opens the circuit (engine runs) and which allows the wire to be grounded (engine stops) as many have been replaced over the years and switches are made both ways, ie. some push in to grd, some pull out to grd.
Accidently put 12V on the WICO mag on our sailboat engine once, and killed the magnets. Had to have it re-magnetized.
well im a newbe with magnetos so i got bad info and was told to hook the stud coming out of the mag to the battery and smokter good ... i assume the stud was to be hooked up to the push pull knob next to the gauges , i thought that was for the lights but guess not... live and learn i guess