Magneto replacement ideas?
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- oldtrucksrule
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Magneto replacement ideas?
Hello all, I have a 1948 C170. I currently have the motor off for overhaul. The Bendix mags are shot and they're very corroded in the bearing area, he thinks I may lose the core money as well. We were quoted 2,604.20 + $500 core charge for slick mags. I was hoping someone might have a better / less expensive solution to this. Thoughts?
Re: Magneto replacement ideas?
Oldtrucksrule, that seems high. I paid $725 a piece plus cores for rebuilt Bendix mags from Quality Aircraft Accessories in Tulsa, OK last year. Try giving them a call (918) 835-6948. You can also find them on the Internet.
Gene Feher
Argyle (1C3), NY
'52 170B N2315D s/n 20467 C-145-2
Experimental J3 Cub Copy N7GW O-200
Argyle (1C3), NY
'52 170B N2315D s/n 20467 C-145-2
Experimental J3 Cub Copy N7GW O-200
Re: Magneto replacement ideas?
Chief Aircraft has the Slick magneto "kits" for the C145/O-300 for $2619 that includes new mags, new harness and new spark plugs. Still have the $500 core charge but it doesn't hurt to send yours in and see what happens.
Karl
'53 170B N3158B SN:25400
ASW-20BL
'53 170B N3158B SN:25400
ASW-20BL
Re: Magneto replacement ideas?
To hell with Slicks the factory has had some good exchange deals check with them.
Tim
- oldtrucksrule
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Re: Magneto replacement ideas?
Thanks for the info, I'll look into the options. I guess the sticker shock is just going to have to rub off.