Left mag stuttering ... Replace with electronic or rebuild?

[moll780]

So with all my cold start issues someone mentioned that maybe I have a left mag issue...
This morning getting ready to go to Taylor for their fly-in and mag check... Left mag is running very rough with the engine sputtering and unable to keep a smooth rpm. Arg!
So.. Should I just rebuild or replace with an electronic unit?
Any recommendations?

[FlyArmy]

When I get to that point I think I will make the switch to electronic.

[Russ McCutcheon]

Originally Posted by moll780

So with all my cold start issues someone mentioned that maybe I have a left mag issue...
This morning getting ready to go to Taylor for their fly-in and mag check... Left mag is running very rough with the engine sputtering and unable to keep a smooth rpm. Arg!
So.. Should I just rebuild or replace with an electronic unit?
Any recommendations?

You don?t know much yet, you could have a fouled plug or just need to set you point gap in the mag.

[deek]

The fastest and cheapest way to get back in the air is, of course, re-build the mag. I've had two LSE systems with an aggregate 2,600 hours on them and will use one if I build the 14. If you go LSE, I recommend either the direct crank trigger or better yet, the mini sensor.
I've easily saved the cost of the LSE's in fuel saved; it's almost 1 gallon/hour at 17.5

deek

[gasman]

That is your impulse mag. You want to keep that one, and replace the right one when it is time to go electronic ign.

[moll780]

arg.. so I take the cowling off and what do I find? Plug lead completely off on #2 and number 4 loose by 2/3rds turn.
re-attached and put everything back together and she starts up like a champ!
Cant believe it was something sooo stupid and thankful it was cheap!

But.. I like the idea of going with one LSE on the right mag.

What is the simplest and easiest kit to install?

Originally Posted by gasman

That is your impulse mag. You want to keep that one, and replace the right one when it is time to go electronic ign.

[bboecking]

I don't mean to derail the topic but I live in Austin and didn't hear about the Taylor fly-in. Where was it posted? Thanks.

[moll780]

right here in VAF.
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=84981

I recommend using socialflight. there is an app and you can set fly-in notifications.

Originally Posted by bboecking

I don't mean to derail the topic but I live in Austin and didn't hear about the Taylor fly-in. Where was it posted? Thanks.

[mannanj]

Originally Posted by moll780

But.. I like the idea of going with one LSE on the right mag.

What is the simplest and easiest kit to install?

Look into Robert Paisley's EFII electronic ignition before you make your decision. I'm extremely pleased with mine. His ad is on the forums here.

I have his dual setup on my -8 and I easily save over a gallon per hr. at 7,500ft

[deek]

Originally Posted by gasman

That is your impulse mag. You want to keep that one, and replace the right one when it is time to go electronic ign.

^^^^ Good advice