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Fitting a cutout cap to a Lucas K1F magneto on a Comet
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<blockquote data-quote="weevil.knievel" data-source="post: 178407" data-attributes="member: 5713"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>New member here, recently bought a 1950 Comet which I am currently pulling to bits <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Whats the generally accepted method to retrofit a cutout switch to a Comet that has the Lucas K1F magneto?</p><p></p><p>This magneto has the bakelite/plastic points cap that is held in place centrally by a spring clip - its not a screw on cap.</p><p></p><p>I see lots of references on the internet to K2F cut out end caps but nothing specifically for the K1F so asking on here. I can also see metal screw-on type points caps with the cutout contact - but mine is not a screw on type. Or do I need to find and install a replacement magneto end plate with one with a screw thread, attach that which would allow me to use a screw on cap with cutout?</p><p></p><p>Or would one of these K2F end caps fit?</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.classicbikepartscheshire.com/electrical-c3/magneto-spares-c5/classic-motorcycle-magneto-bakerlite-end-cover-for-k2f-magneto-oem-no-458619-p756[/URL]</p><p></p><p>I did try the forum search but surprisingly nothing came up, and I cannot be the only person to have asked this question!</p><p></p><p>Regards,</p><p></p><p>Julian</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="weevil.knievel, post: 178407, member: 5713"] Hi, New member here, recently bought a 1950 Comet which I am currently pulling to bits :) Whats the generally accepted method to retrofit a cutout switch to a Comet that has the Lucas K1F magneto? This magneto has the bakelite/plastic points cap that is held in place centrally by a spring clip - its not a screw on cap. I see lots of references on the internet to K2F cut out end caps but nothing specifically for the K1F so asking on here. I can also see metal screw-on type points caps with the cutout contact - but mine is not a screw on type. Or do I need to find and install a replacement magneto end plate with one with a screw thread, attach that which would allow me to use a screw on cap with cutout? Or would one of these K2F end caps fit? [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.classicbikepartscheshire.com/electrical-c3/magneto-spares-c5/classic-motorcycle-magneto-bakerlite-end-cover-for-k2f-magneto-oem-no-458619-p756[/URL] I did try the forum search but surprisingly nothing came up, and I cannot be the only person to have asked this question! Regards, Julian [/QUOTE]
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