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WWI german fliegertruppen Bosch anlass magnet aircraft magneto switch

WWI german fliegertruppen Bosch anlass magnet aircraft magneto switch - eb5fd - Switches & Plugs - Original WWI german fliegertruppen anlass magnet aircraft magneto switch.  Manufacturer: Robert Bosch, Stuttgart Year of construction: approx. 1918 Work num

Code : eb5fd
Availability : Available

350.00€


Original WWI german fliegertruppen anlass magnet aircraft magneto switch. 

Manufacturer: Robert Bosch, Stuttgart

Year of construction: approx. 1918

Work number: 100122

Remark:

to start the engine

Also known as a "starter" as it was really only used to start the engine. Technically it is a high voltage magnet. The actual ignition magnet was on the engine or two with dual ignition. The starting magnet was introduced to avoid the dangerous starting of the engine by scratching the propeller by hand. With the ignition switched off, the propeller was turned over to create an ignitable mixture in the engine or in the cylinders. Then the ignition was switched on and a spark was generated in one cylinder by turning the crank on the starting magnet. That was usually enough for the engine to start. The starter magnet was available in different versions with three or five connections at the back. The one with three connections had the type designation WZ 11435 for double ignition, for example of a six-cylinder engine with two magnets. (System I) The starter magnet with five connections belonged to the ignition system of, for example, a six-cylinder engine with one magnet. (System III) With some magnetos, the crank could be removed like an ignition key to prevent unauthorized starting of the engine. After WW1 such magnets from decommissioned aircraft were often used in workshops to create sparks to ignite the welder! For this, the starter magnet was mounted on a board together with a spark plug. After WW1 such magnets from decommissioned aircraft were often used in workshops to create sparks to ignite the welder! For this, the starter magnet was mounted on a board together with a spark plug. After WW1 such magnets from decommissioned aircraft were often used in workshops to create sparks to ignite the welder! For this, the starter magnet was mounted on a board together with a spark plug.