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Technical (Descriptive Topic Titles - Stay on Topic) => Lucas, Ignition, Charging, Electrical => Topic started by: michael snellin on 10.11. 2012 16:11

Title: magneto !!!
Post by: michael snellin on 10.11. 2012 16:11
Hi,everyone, does any one know and i am sure there is , what is that horse shoe like thing do on the end of the mag, under the head of the bolt?? is it some sort of lock washer ?? not to clear in the a10 hayes manual ???? and can you stil purchase them, mine is missing.
Title: Re: magneto !!!
Post by: stu.andrews on 10.11. 2012 17:15
It is known as a "C clip" & acts as a washer. SRM have them advertised (£2.47) but most mag restorers should have them.
Title: Re: magneto !!!
Post by: LJ. on 11.11. 2012 08:21
It's a good question, I've often wondered why the 'c' shape. I have also come across two that have been fitted, is just one correct or should there be two? possibly facing each other 'C Ɔ'
Title: Re: magneto !!!
Post by: bsa-bill on 11.11. 2012 10:18
Sometimes wondered if it was that shape so that it could be slipped in once the bolt was started, given the intricacies of the bolt design and purposes, however I've always managed to get the thing together with the washer in place, so can't really argue the case