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Title: Insulating "Dimple" for LucasK2F Magneto ?
Post by: Stephen Foster on 16.09. 2022 13:06
Hello ,
Im trying to source in the UK the above item ...cant find a part number for it ?

Im looking for the tiny fibre or nylon ? round with a dimple which fits beneath the retaining clip for the moving point on the Lucas K2F Magneto ?
had no luck to date but require one desperately .

Thank You in advance ..
Steve..
Title: Re: Insulating "Dimple" for LucasK2F Magneto ?
Post by: Topdad on 16.09. 2022 15:06
Hi Stephen, do you mean the maggy end cap/cutoff wire connector? either way anything Maggy give Andrew at Priory mags ,chesserbezza on the forum he's the bee's knees on 'em
Title: Re: Insulating "Dimple" for LucasK2F Magneto ?
Post by: Stephen Foster on 16.09. 2022 15:11
Thank You but that is not the item .
It is the tiny round "plug" with a dimple which fits holding the moving arm of the points on the K2F Magneto ..it is an insulating item .
The spring clip locates on it .
Title: Re: Insulating "Dimple" for LucasK2F Magneto ?
Post by: RichardL on 16.09. 2022 20:09
Stephen,

It's not a high-tech or high-precision part. I made one from a random piece of nylon, though, almost any plastic would probably do. Just tricky to hold while using jewelers' files.

Richard L.
Title: Re: Insulating "Dimple" for LucasK2F Magneto ?
Post by: Bsareg on 16.09. 2022 20:41
I made one from a cut down nylon 6BA screw.
Title: Re: Insulating "Dimple" for LucasK2F Magneto ?
Post by: CheeserBeezer on 16.09. 2022 23:04
The purpose of this part is to reduce friction between the clip and the moving arm of the points. It also helps to prevent the points wobbling on the fulcrum pin. It has no electrical insulation requirement. There are two sizes depending on the points you have. I stamp them out of thick fibre using a single hole punch and hammer, then raise the centre by pressing in a centre punch from the back.
Title: Re: Insulating "Dimple" for LucasK2F Magneto ?
Post by: Stephen Foster on 17.09. 2022 10:43
Thank You Richard ,

The magneto is for My 1954 BSA A10 & is a K2F Lucas ..
Is there a way to determine the points type please ?
Do You supply the item please ?
Title: Re: Insulating "Dimple" for LucasK2F Magneto ?
Post by: RichardL on 17.09. 2022 15:01
Stephen,

Andrew (CheezerBeezer),of Priory Magnetos fame, is the man with the answer.

Richard L.