Magneto or NOT

Old 05-28-2010, 09:19 PM
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Hey guys, with a Blown 427 BBC converting to alky do I have to use as Magneto?
I have been spending a lot time on the website trying to learn as much as I can. It seems as I read more I have more questions. Most of the guys that I see running blown alky engines have magnetos or talk about magnetos.
My TRUCK is a MUD, TRAIL and STREET truck, so do I have to run a magneto, or should I run one. Current ignition is MSD Distributor, MSD 6AL Box, and Mallory Coil. I don't remember exactly which coil.
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Old 05-28-2010, 09:57 PM
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One great thing about a magneto is if you are in the back seat of the truck and you stick it up against the front seat passengers neck and give it a spin....you will get his attention. Or so I'm told.
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Old 05-28-2010, 10:18 PM
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I see no problem with the ignition you already have.
You can damn near light a camp fire with it.

No expeirence with mags sorry.


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Old 05-28-2010, 11:40 PM
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I think your present ignition will work great. For the record, you can get peoples attention with a Magneto, they hurt too.
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Old 05-29-2010, 01:41 AM
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Great guys, thanks for the information. Trin real hard to get a smart plan together to convert over to alcohol. Don't want to get home and order parts get almost done then realize that I need a bunch more stuff I didn't know about. I truly appreciate your input.
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Old 05-29-2010, 05:02 PM
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If You Want a Alky Motor to RUN?
Put a Mallory Super Mag 4 in it and Be done,that MSD stuff is OK for a Strett Car or Mild Drag Deal,but You will LIKE the Mag!!!
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Old 05-29-2010, 08:15 PM
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bbchevy, thanks for the advice, It is appreciated
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