The Ford Barn

skidmarks · 10-13-2016, 12:35 PM

Friend found this Vertex magneto for a 4 cyl engine but has no clue to what it fit. Tang drive sorta looks like a Volkswagon but couldnt find anything to compare it to. My plan was to change the post over and run it on a 172 Ford .

The clamp on secondary section of the post is marked Volvo. Maybe like a B18?

flatheadmurre · 10-13-2016, 01:11 PM

Vertex was common on industrial beetle engines over here.
I have one nos that came with a surplus engine that went into a car.

BUBBAS IGNITION · 10-13-2016, 01:22 PM

Make sure the rotation is correct for the mag and the engine its going in to. Also not all mags have any advance built in them. You will need to remove the lower drive to determine if it has any advance in it....

skidmarks · 10-13-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BUBBAS IGNITION

Make sure the rotation is correct for the mag and the engine its going in to. Also not all mags have any advance built in them. You will need to remove the lower drive to determine if it has any advance in it....

Mason racing says they can figure it out

Tim Ayers · 10-13-2016, 02:01 PM

It certainly looks like the drive tabs for a VW. Not sure what the adaptor is for.

Bruce Lancaster · 10-13-2016, 02:10 PM

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Google image gets a confused medley of pictures of B18 distributors, but I think those tangs are right for that application.

scooder · 10-14-2016, 02:06 AM

I think, not sure though, the VW ignition rotates opposite to four cylinder A/B.
Martin.

skidmarks · 10-14-2016, 04:49 AM

172 is not a A/B. The mag guy we use said he can change the rotation if needed. Pretty sure now it is for a Volvo.

40 Deluxe · 10-14-2016, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by skidmarks

172 is not a A/B. The mag guy we use said he can change the rotation if needed. Pretty sure now it is for a Volvo.

Is the 172 a tractor/industrial engine?

skidmarks · 10-14-2016, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

Is the 172 a tractor/industrial engine?

Yes. But far from stock. Its based on a 172 motor. 39 ford trans and it has smoked a number of flathead powered cars

40 Deluxe · 10-14-2016, 11:12 PM

Wow! Very impressive. Glass bowl Holleys even! Care to share any specs on it? Is it a TROG car?

skidmarks · 10-15-2016, 05:54 AM

Belongs to a friend. Swapping body and putting it on the street . Was a cut up race car body now it will be a full fendered coupe with no hood.

trucker1 · 10-18-2016, 12:12 PM

Hope you will post more photos of the car.

skidmarks · 10-18-2016, 01:01 PM

When the body is back together I'll share some pictures. Starting a second one. Its a 29 roadster with a hopped up 192 and a 39 ford trans and rear. The bellhousing is the hardest piece of the puzzle to find.

BLACKNRED · 10-19-2016, 02:39 AM

Does anyone know of a VW Beetle distributor with a tach drive, looking for one for my banger.

10-13-2016, 01:11 PM	#2
flatheadmurre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,045	Re: 4 banger Vertex magneto Vertex was common on industrial beetle engines over here. I have one nos that came with a surplus engine that went into a car.

10-13-2016, 01:22 PM	#3
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: 4 banger Vertex magneto Make sure the rotation is correct for the mag and the engine its going in to. Also not all mags have any advance built in them. You will need to remove the lower drive to determine if it has any advance in it.... __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

10-13-2016, 02:01 PM	#5
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,179	Re: 4 banger Vertex magneto It certainly looks like the drive tabs for a VW. Not sure what the adaptor is for.

10-13-2016, 02:10 PM	#6
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: 4 banger Vertex magneto Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Google image gets a confused medley of pictures of B18 distributors, but I think those tangs are right for that application.

10-14-2016, 02:06 AM	#7
scooder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,593	Re: 4 banger Vertex magneto I think, not sure though, the VW ignition rotates opposite to four cylinder A/B. Martin.

10-14-2016, 04:49 AM	#8
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,735	Re: 4 banger Vertex magneto 172 is not a A/B. The mag guy we use said he can change the rotation if needed. Pretty sure now it is for a Volvo.

10-14-2016, 11:12 PM	#11
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,779	Re: 4 banger Vertex magneto Wow! Very impressive. Glass bowl Holleys even! Care to share any specs on it? Is it a TROG car?

10-15-2016, 05:54 AM	#12
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,735	Re: 4 banger Vertex magneto Belongs to a friend. Swapping body and putting it on the street . Was a cut up race car body now it will be a full fendered coupe with no hood.

10-18-2016, 12:12 PM	#13
trucker1 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lubbock,Tx. Posts: 22	Re: 4 banger Vertex magneto Hope you will post more photos of the car.

10-18-2016, 01:01 PM	#14
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,735	Re: 4 banger Vertex magneto When the body is back together I'll share some pictures. Starting a second one. Its a 29 roadster with a hopped up 192 and a 39 ford trans and rear. The bellhousing is the hardest piece of the puzzle to find.

10-19-2016, 02:39 AM	#15
BLACKNRED Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: adelaide australia Posts: 164	Re: 4 banger Vertex magneto Does anyone know of a VW Beetle distributor with a tach drive, looking for one for my banger.