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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #25 on: December 18, 2005, 06:31:10 PM »
Cd, put ya specs on,...the low tension lead can be seen over the cam box from coil to centre of the distributor, with 4 high tension leads going to the plugs. ;D

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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #26 on: December 19, 2005, 12:48:46 AM »
Yeah Sam,I went back and looked at the picture and you're right. I don't know that I have ever seen this setup but I did work on an old bug or VW van once in a great moon.I don't remember how they fire but I sure don't think its like an SOHC Honda.I would like to have info on that RC distributor just to know how it fires (Only one coil as opposed to two coils.) It sure as hell looks sweet though!!!
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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #27 on: December 19, 2005, 12:54:18 AM »
Quote from: Steve F on December 17, 2005, 06:34:04 AM
Quote from: Terry in Australia on December 17, 2005, 05:31:48 AM
So if these distributors/magnetos were common in VW bugs, then all we need is the bracketry to fit them to our old beasties? Belt drive? Gear drive? Hmmnn, I might have to fire up the lathe and mill? ;D
Terry,
If you get it all figured out, would you be willing to share any drawings? You think a belt drive would work for something like this?  Seems like a good fun project to take on!
Regards,

Okay Mate, i just need one of those dizzy's, I saw a VW wrecking yard in the yellow pages the other day, I might pay them a visit! I reckon a toothed belt should work fine. Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #28 on: December 19, 2005, 01:36:09 AM »
ive seen that sort of gear in the period mags......all sorts of crap you could bolt to a honda4.
dizzy conversions are sorta pointless (no pun intended), but i rember a magneto setup that looked similar. just the thing for the drags........
but from a historical point of view, an aftermarket dizzy setup is just soooooooo 70's!!! more bits for the same performance!
although it looks cool. :)
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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #29 on: December 19, 2005, 06:38:51 AM »
 ??? If something like this is feasible with the VW distributor, what would you do for the advance mechanism? I doubt the stock VW advancer would work at the proper RPM for these engines.  Is this a  vacuum or spring-type advancer? What did RC Eng. use?  Is it rotating in the same direction for the advancer to work, once you get it adapted to the SOHC?  Too many questions I suppose....I just don't know enough about the VW dist. to figure this one out.
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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #30 on: December 19, 2005, 07:06:25 AM »
Quote from: cd811 on December 16, 2005, 06:41:10 PM
I had a mallery mag on my last shovelhead...
I just can't decide if it's a distributor or a magnito ???
either way I want one!!!!!!!
the one I put on my h-d cost almost $1200...
more money than I'd put in my cb811
1200 dollars??!!!!!,damn junkie what the hell kind of mag was it.
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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #31 on: December 19, 2005, 03:22:42 PM »
Gold plated ;D
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« Reply #32 on: December 19, 2005, 06:22:09 PM »
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« Reply #33 on: December 19, 2005, 06:25:42 PM »
Gold plated sandcast ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #34 on: December 19, 2005, 06:37:07 PM »
It is my understanding that the VW flat four distributors were electically ballanced.  If you check out the lobes on the points cam they aren't equidistant.  It's part of the reason why #3 cylinder charred from overheating before the rest did when the timing was out of whack.

I don't know if mag conversions maintained this timing arangement.

Something to think about when applying to the SOHC4.

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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #35 on: December 19, 2005, 11:40:45 PM »
Quote from: TwoTired on December 19, 2005, 06:37:07 PM
It is my understanding that the VW flat four distributors were electically ballanced.  If you check out the lobes on the points cam they aren't equidistant.  It's part of the reason why #3 cylinder charred from overheating before the rest did when the timing was out of whack.

I don't know if mag conversions maintained this timing arangement.

Something to think about when applying to the SOHC4.

Cheers,
 

Is that really done with the point cam? I don't know the answer,  but I thought I heard somewhere (a long time ago) that it was built into the distributor cap.
Like I said, I don't know .........
I believe that the "adjustment" retarded the timing on the #3 cylinder, again if I recall correctly.

Wasn't there a VeeDub guy on this forum?
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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #36 on: December 20, 2005, 04:36:46 PM »
your right sam...I need spec...lol
yea back in early 90's mallery mag was mega expensive... ya really had to want one...like a did.
that set-up replaced the whole nose cone...was it worth it...nawwww...but I was cool...lol
kinda like that set-up on that honda...not worth it but tooooo cool!!
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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #37 on: December 20, 2005, 05:00:50 PM »
Quote from: TwoTired on December 19, 2005, 06:37:07 PM
It is my understanding that the VW flat four distributors were electically ballanced.  If you check out the lobes on the points cam they aren't equidistant.  It's part of the reason why #3 cylinder charred from overheating before the rest did when the timing was out of whack.

I don't know if mag conversions maintained this timing arangement.

Something to think about when applying to the SOHC4.

Cheers,
I believe only OEM VW and some aftermarket Bosch distributors ran that #3 timing retard lobe set up.
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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #38 on: September 30, 2007, 01:15:38 AM »
Gidday guys, is anyone running one of these RC setups ?? I bought a complete setup on ebay for my on the build cafe.
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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #39 on: September 30, 2007, 04:45:48 PM »
Quote from: bathcollector on September 30, 2007, 01:15:38 AM
Gidday guys, is anyone running one of these RC setups ?? I bought a complete setup on ebay for my on the build cafe.

Got any pics Gary? Where are you, Oz or NZ? Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #40 on: October 02, 2007, 01:44:41 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on September 30, 2007, 04:45:48 PM
Quote from: bathcollector on September 30, 2007, 01:15:38 AM
Gidday guys, is anyone running one of these RC setups ?? I bought a complete setup on ebay for my on the build cafe.

Got any pics Gary? Where are you, Oz or NZ? Cheers, Terry. I,m in N.Z. 836cc,Dellorto,s on lynx manifold,RC eng/mallory dist.,akronts,adjustable koni,s,steel seat unit,S/S custombuilt oiltank with filler through tailpiece,tommaselli ace bars and throttle,tank on the go
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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #41 on: October 02, 2007, 01:46:55 AM »
more bike pics
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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #42 on: October 02, 2007, 01:49:17 AM »
the other side, and yes i know the grip goes at the other end of the bar
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Re: Russ Collins Distributor
« Reply #43 on: October 02, 2007, 07:23:32 AM »
Jeeps and Honda Cb's! What a great way to live!
My CB runs well with a 75 Cherokee Dangerously close to running... Maybe today! Great pics. I did yell #8!^ $#!+ when I saw that setup!
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