Paul, We did the same, changes from Eisemann to Slick. Our Eisemann mags work fine when cold. Once you shut it off it would start again - coils likely going back and short-out or open when hot. Didn't have to do anything special, got kit including plugs, mags & cables, already had blisters above top plugs.
Starts good now. It is really your choice. Eisemann parts are available and can be rebuilt. Our mag guru said since we were renting the plane and flying it a lot, we would be ahead to go with the slicks. mitch ---- Paul Drake <[email protected]> wrote: ============= I just went throught the same issue with mine and ended up with slick mags. In hindsight I would have bought rebuilt l4 from skyport. Not only were the mages and plugs,wire expensive- but I had to upgrade gaers in my continental 75 as well as install bumps on the cowling. Total cost around $3200. A set of rebuilt l4 is under a $1000 to buy plus labor to install. Ussually it is mor cost effective to just buy rebuilt than to rebuild your own. Just my experience and 2c worth. Paul Drake 415-c --- On Wed, 8/18/10, Fred Goff <[email protected]> wrote: From: Fred Goff <[email protected]> Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Repair or Replace Mags To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 6:58 PM I've put about 6 hours on my newly refurbished Ercoupe. This is the first time it's flown in several years. It ran well every day for a week. In my last takeoff I seemed to lose power and had limited ability to climb. I returned to the airport and I've been unable to start my engine since. Yesterday we checked the wiring harness with some kind of Mega-Meter - the wires checked ok. Today we placed the lower spark plugs on the exhaust manifold and turned the prop with p-leads removed. Only one coupler clicking could be heard most of the time and there were no plugs with spark. Occasionally (one out of 8 to 10 turns), the second coupler would click and a spark could be seen at one of the plugs. The conclusion of the folks in attendance is that both of the mags need servicing. The mags I have are Eisemann LA-4. Any thoughts on where or how I should have them serviced? One person suggested replacing them with Slick Mags. Any thoughts on that idea? I'll appreciate any help. Fred Goff 130 Tracy Drive Vernon, CT 06066 (860) 875-4027 (860) 874-6990 (cell) -- Learn2fly www.chickashawings.com 2+2=4! http://www.myspace.com/pianomitch
