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Old 06-27-2007, 06:15 PM
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Default Dual Magneto P Leads ???

I have an O320H2AD with a dual mag. Both the left and right coils fire at the same time on the impulse spring. Question....Leave the right "P" lead ungrounded on start or ground it ???
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Old 06-27-2007, 06:47 PM
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As long as both mags are firing on the impulse coupling, leaving them both on is fine. The only reason for grounding the right mag for starting is that normally it is NOT impulse coupled and will fire at 25 degrees BTC.
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Old 06-28-2007, 04:40 AM
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Default Dual Mag Question Answered

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