Magneto Rotor

[37071]

Is there an easy way to remagnetize a magneto rotor. If I can't do it at my house; can you tell me who does this?

[BMWDEAN]

I suggest you try the slash-2 board:

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/slash2/messages/

[20774]

Why do you ask? What is the situation you're trying to correct? What era magneto are you talking about? It is my understanding that a rotor stored within the body of the magneto should retain its charge for quite some time. If they're separated for long periods, the magnetism can be lost.

What I gleaned from the Yahoo /2 forum is that the later /2 magnetos cannot be recharged, as they are permanent magnets. The following link was posted:

http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/gen99/gen99303.htm

But the general consensus seemed to be that recharging these later magnetos was marginal at best.

You also might want to give Vech a call tomorrow...he'll have the answer for you...

http://members.aol.com/vechbmw/