Scintilla Magneto —specifically the iconic series—is more than just a piece of vintage hardware; it is the heartbeat of Golden Age aviation and the silent partner of the legendary Curtiss OX-5 engine. To own a Scintilla is to curate a masterpiece of Swiss-designed, American-built electrical engineering.
- High-voltage generation without a battery.
- Impulse coupling mechanisms for starting.
- Precise breaker point gaps measured in thousandths of an inch.
- Condenser (capacitor) values in microfarads that are no longer common.
- Check for high-resistance HT lead, cracked cap, or worn rotor.
- Verify point dwell and gap are within spec.
- Clean and lubricate advance mechanism if sticky.
- SmokStak.com (Steam & Gas Engine Forum) – Search their "Magnetos, Ignition, Coils" section.
- Chainsaw Collectors.se – Excellent for MN series.
- OldMagnetos.com – Run by vintage magneto specialists.