Another Norman T300

Oooh i never took that nut off, i loosened the one on the magneto itself so i could turn from the points end then remove the magneto and nip it back up. Just had a thought, im in liquorice central too do you want to come look at mine in the flesh (so to speak) or me to come and talk to you through how i did mine, whilst looking at it

Sparkieb wrote:... Just had a thought, im in liquorice central too do you want to come look at mine in the flesh (so to speak)  or me to come and talk to you through how i did mine, whilst looking at it

Hi Mark,
That sounds like a plan! Will PM you later - mid week or weekends?

Any time

Huge thanks to Mark (Sparkieb) for setting me on the path of righteousness.

So everything involved in ignition timing is keyed (see previous) except for the drive coupling itself which is a taper fit held by a set screw. What a faff!

Thanks again Mark for the offer of a visit. We must meet up for a beer when the weather brightens up.

Well, flushed with success at getting the timing somewhere close I thought I'd give it a test. Squirt of petrol down the plug hole, plug back in and crank furiously. Nada! The spark is a bit wussy so I guess it's failing when under compression. Very disappointing.

Just as a matter of interest, as I haven't dismantled it, where is the condenser hidden? Also, how much magnetism should be apparent from the outside? Can't get a screwdriver to stick.  

Well, following advice from Jeff at TJ Magnetos'  I'm pretty sure magneto is deceased. Twin magnetos seem to command serious money on ebay - motor bike lads I guess - so it's looking like going for 'Spares or Repair' . Needs serious thought.

Yes, that happens, Norman T300 engines can get bought for their BTH magnetos by the motor bike lads.

The condenser is on the rotating shaft, next to the coil.

If you are thinking of a mag rebuild, take the rotor out and get an estimate for just a rotor rewind and condenser replacement. Don't forget to put something iron inside the rotor hole to maintain magnetism.

Hi blue cat, Had quotes for several options from Jeff, but a bit rich for me at the moment.

Other magneto rewinders are available, so maybe shop around, however specialist work like this is never going to be cheap.

Vintage Workshops Cheshire on facebook rebuilt my BTH single, did a brilliant job and my Norman SC will start on the handle and run crazy slow for one of these units.
Prices from Facebook list below.

Price updates

Rewind of rotating coil magneto or flick magneto £140 including new condenser this is the same for wico EK mags

Repair to slip ring if broken £25 this is to machine the broken side of and make a new side and install

Change a condenser on a rotating coil magneto or flick mag £60

Lucas RS1or Wico style fixed coil magneto rewinds £75

labour charged at £25 per hour for general repairs

Interesting, especially the mention of a manual.
Have just obtained a T300 and am looking for any manuals / diagrams etc, before I start take it appart?
Thanks
NIJ

Hi NIJ

What Mark have you got? I may be able to help with manual. PM me if interested. Word of warning before starting dismantling - I understand some special tools are required to take it apart and reassemble safely. No doubt other members will be able to shed a bit more light.

Thanks Woodsman will PM you as soon as I work out how to do it.

I have a MK2 T300 - 1950 from the numbers on it.

NIJ wrote:Thanks Woodsman will PM you as soon as I work out how to do it.

I have a MK2 T300 - 1950 from the numbers on it.

Click on the little box marked 'MP' under Woodsman's details on the right of his post.

(don't ask me why it's 'MP' and not 'PM'...)

mattblack wrote:
(don't ask me why it's 'MP' and not 'PM'...)

Me neither Manual sent

Nij - please start a new thread in New Projects/Restorations once you get going.

Doesn’t look bad considering what I started with