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[500twintim]

So, I've been given this 1952 500 twin as a ground up rebuild and all the parts seem to be there other than a dynamo and distributor which would appear to be as rare as hens teeth. I have however got a knackered but fairly complete magdyno from a later model. Can I replace one with the other? ( don't worry about the wiring loom- there isn't one.....). Or is there a better way to go about this? Any and all suggestions more than welcome.
Tim

[Vince2]

Hi, you'll need different timing sprockets, also make sure your magneto has the correct rotation. Check the parts list on this site for any differences, 1952 and the mag appears 1955. Vince

[500twintim]

Excellent thank you. Now I know it's possible I can see if the magdyno is restoreable
Tim

[Adrian]

If the magdyno is beyond repair there's always this, though you'd better be sitting down before you look at the price. CDI-based.

https://www.bt-h.biz/MD2R---Magdyno-Twi ... er-magneto

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[500twintim]

Hells bells. I'd never get that past the chair of the finance committee and the secret stash isn't that big............ Nice to dream though.
Tim

[Adrian]

If you've been using with our hosts' accessories catalogue for a while, you should be familiar with the concept of expensive items by now!

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