Global 1/2 VW Mag.

[Johnmax]

I've got a Global 1/2 VW motor that has been kicked around in storage for several years. It has a Fairbanks-Morse magneto on it and the cap is broken. Does anyone know where I can purchase a new one. The Model # is P1-2B10

 

[Pops]

The Fairbanks Morse 2 cylinder mag was used on a 2 cylinder Wisconsin engine on a hay baler we had back on the farm in the late 1950's.

Fairbanks Morse Magneto - Steiner Tractor Parts

Fairbanks Morse Magneto found in: Magneto, Fairbanks Morse Magneto End Cap, Outer with Brush, Condenser, Rotor, Coil with Coil Bar, Solenoid Starter or Manifold Heater Switch, Magneto Push-Pull Ignition Switch (OEM), Magneto End..

antique-tractor-parts.steinertractor.com

Magneto Parts, Repair, Restore, Rebuild Service

 

[Dana]

Or, if you have the ability to machine a new adapter, you could use a Slick magneto that's made for aircraft use.

Magnetos for half VW engines - Kitplanes article

This article originally appeared in the July 2016 issue of Kitplanes magazine, and details my experiences with a variety of magnetos on my Mosler (half VW) engine. I thought I had posted this here awhile ago, but I can't find it, so here it is (again?). Dana

www.homebuiltairplanes.com

 

[Pops]

I think he is talking about the plactic cap where the spark plug wires plug into.
The price of the new aircraft Slick 4316 for 4 cylinders are now made of gold. The price now is $2177.

Can also get 2 cylinder mags from the surplus military Continental GPU's from Saturnsuplus.com

 

[12notes]

I'm not sure where to get a Fairbanks Morse, but you can get a Slick for the 1/2 VW engine from hummelengines.com:

New Slick Magneto - Model #2220 or #4220 - $350.00 (I think the 2220 is for the 2 cylinder engine)
Magneto Drive and Screws - $55.00

I had a cracked Fairbanks-Morse magneto on my Global engine, but couldn't find the cap or a replacement magneto for a reasonable price, I only found someone that wanted $200 for just the plastic cap.

 

[Stuffengineer]

I have a Global. FM stopped working. Am working on an electronic ignition. Parts are way cheaper and just as reliable. Check on ignition systems for 1/2 VW.

 

[blane.c]

Looks like the cap is intact?

Fairbanks-Morse Magneto Type FM X236 | eBay

<p>Fairbanks-Morse Magneto Type FM X236. </p><br /><p>Removed from a John Deere 1938 Unstyled A. This is a long lug magneto. I have not tested it. Needs to be cleaned and rebuilt. </p>

www.ebay.com

 

[Hawk81A]

Maybe this will be of some help? I used to work on the old Wisconsin "TJD" inline two cylinder engines. That was a lifetime ago. I'm not sure if the firing order would be the same, and I got to thinking, which led me to this site. Good luck. Dennis

TJD Archives - The Brillman Company

brillman.com

 

[Henka]

Hello Johnmax, I have the same engine. I had also to replace the magneto cover. It is the same as on old Harley's bike, and quite cheap. Many stores can provide it... and in many variations (color, plastic or metal,...) : check Morris magneto
Morris Magneto Inc. - Powered by Network Solutions.

Against vibrations, I was looking at this one :
(not sure I will have enough space between the magneto and firewall)
ECLATE R - PIECE N° 04 - CACHE MAGNETOS MORRIS - RACING - NOIR - Biker's Store