Magneto Question

Normally the wires ran through a tube to hold them but I don,t just have parts book for yours to check just how they go but someone here Im sure does.

Thanks for the reply SJ.
I looked through my parts book and I see the tubes you are talking about. I'm not sure that would resolve the issue I am having. The dash is actually pressing where the plug wires go into the mag. There is chaffing on one wire to the point I can see the fiberglass mesh underneath the rubber insulation of the boot as it enters the mag.

I pulled the dash yesterday after determining that it can't be pushed back very much. (Because the pony motor air inlet passes through.) I'm thinking I will have to pound out a small relief into the dash so it clears the mag. Any suggestions or insight would be welcome before I do anything permanent.

Like I said in my first post the mag is not the original Eisemann, but the Bosch replacement which is shaped a little differently according to the illistrations in the parts book. Is it possible that the "plate assembly" (distributer cap) is the wrong one for this application?

Hi Cam, It seems that the Bosch mag is too long to be used as a replacement in the " J " series D2's... the attached pics tell the story.
The Eiseman as originally used on the " J " measures 5 -15/16'' from the front of the mounting flange to the tip of the cap where the wire goes in.
The Bosch as fitted on the later " U " series measures 6-9/16''.
If you can't find a working Eisman mag, a better option would be to buy a Wico mag which measures 5-1/4''. Two sources for the Wico are: Mainely Magnetos in Maine, and Standard Magneto in Chicago.

Thanks Wayne,
I thought it may be something like that. I was hoping it was just the wrong cap assembly though.😞

Do you have the Model and Series number for the WICO that will fit the D2-5J series?

The attached link to a web page of Mainely Magnetos shows it to be a: XH1907. They sell new and rebuilt ones.
http://www.mainelymagnetos.com/Wiconew.html

Hi Cam, It seems that the Bosch mag is too long to be used as a replacement in the " J " series D2's... the attached pics tell the story.
The Eiseman as originally used on the " J " measures 5 -15/16'' from the front of the mounting flange to the tip of the cap where the wire goes in.
The Bosch as fitted on the later " U " series measures 6-9/16''.
If you can't find a working Eisman mag, a better option would be to buy a Wico mag which measures 5-1/4''. Two sources for the Wico are: Mainely Magnetos in Maine, and Standard Magneto in Chicago.

I bought a new Eisman mag. for my 3J D2 from the outfit in Chicago, and don't regret spending the $$ for it at all. Very high quality and the pony starts much better.

It was worth it..I could have rebuilt the old one, but for about $300.00 more, it was really worth the spontaneous decision...

OK! Thanks, I printed it out and put in my notebook!