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Engines => 2 Cylinder => 1/2 vw => Topic started by: CHARLES DEBOER on March 15, 2026, 08:26:24 PM

Title: Timing a new Slick 2220 Magneto
Post by: CHARLES DEBOER on March 15, 2026, 08:26:24 PM

I bought a Gov. Surplus Magneto on Ebay.  Could anyone tell me how to time the mag for the 1/2 VW full block 45 hp hummel engine? The engine timing is straight forward when I have a timing mark on the mag but, no mark on the gov surplus. How do I time the mag?

Title: Re: Timing a new Slick 2220 Magneto
Post by: Jaggedscars on March 17, 2026, 05:55:05 PM

Good evening, Charles!

I would recommend watching "XP's Garage" on YouTube, as he has a whole build series for the 1/2 VW using Scott Casler's plans. In particular, the following video he reviews inside of the magneto and timing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDYSs3Ud0YI&list=PLs63bv1rlJpN9ctLyz8DM3NfqaXIPXxua&index=38&pp=iAQB

Well worth the view. Best of luck!

Title: Re: Timing a new Slick 2220 Magneto
Post by: CHARLES DEBOER on March 17, 2026, 08:19:09 PM

Fantastic video!  Great detail. Now I need to find the correct condenser.