Topic: Johnson magneto – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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April 19, 2020 at 9:02 am #200511
Steve Martin
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Does anyone know of a source for the phenolic spark plug nuts on the bottom of Johnson magnetos?
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April 20, 2020 at 10:23 am #200581
squierka39
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As far as I know there is no source for them. Possibly someone has some old stock or used ones off a parts motor. They are not available new. I did see a guy on FB make his own from Delrin, but he wasn’t selling them.
Try a wanted ad on the classified section.
April 20, 2020 at 10:49 am #200586
Steve Martin
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Thanks. That’s pretty much what I guessed. Probably a swap meet item when we get back to having them.
April 20, 2020 at 10:50 am #200587
Mumbles
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If you have access to a lathe, it’s pretty easy to spin them up out of Acetal (Delrin).
April 20, 2020 at 4:34 pm #200612
wbeaton
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The phenolic compression fittings are often broken during removal. You have to be extremely careful. I find a heat gun helps. Anyway, my point is that you will probably have to buy an entire mag plate to get those fittings.

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April 20, 2020 at 8:40 pm #200629
squierka39
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I got lucky I guess. These just screwed right out. The rubber parts were stuck to it though.
April 21, 2020 at 7:29 am #200658
need2fish
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A couple of long-shot alternatives:
– Carve phenolic board with a router and/or a milling maching. Metal tools really work well on the board.
– Find someone with a 3-d printer. The printers can produce machinable products.
April 21, 2020 at 7:52 am #200660
oldemtr
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Maybe something like these little strain reliefs could work – If you could match the threads – These are 1/8″ NPT , I think:

https://www.amazon.com/Connector-Lighting-PRUNLLA-Aluminum-Threaded/dp/B07BJY9822?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_9&th=1

Hmm – That’s weird – Supposed to be a link to Amazon, NOT a photo – Go figure …….
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April 21, 2020 at 9:36 am #200671
crosbyman
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they make special silicone for sealing stove pipes (heat resistant) or special silicone for high voltages conditions on older TV flyback transformers

could you not just had a dab to glue the fittings in place without threading them in ?

or better yet glue the wires in place ..period the Tv silicon is great for insulating 25KV to prevent arcing

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