How To | Aircraft Magneto Timing | Lycoming 540

How to time your magnetos on a Lycoming Engine?
A magneto is an electrical generator that uses permanent magnets to produce alternating current.
Magnetos that are adapted to produce pulses of high voltage electricity are used in the ignition systems of some gasoline-powered internal combustion engines to provide energy to the spark plugs. Use of the magneto is confined mainly to engines such as lawnmowers and chainsaws where there is no available electrical supply. However, the magneto is also commonly used in aviation piston engines even though an electrical supply is normally available. This is because a magneto ignition system is more reliable than other options such as a battery-coil system.
Thanks to my friend Ryan for explaining this concept.
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[@tariklewisshow]

Amazing content 🔥 need more of this for the community!

[@vickigray6488]

Thanks for sharing 👍🏽👌🏽

[@jamesspash5561]

You need to explain that the engine needs to be rotated past the impulse coupling first. Second I always had all the plug leads removed just in case there were any fumes in a cylinder to fire and kick the prop. A prop kick in the head or arm kinda hurts.

[@cyrilfredlund2182]

Same for me but I would remove the main leads from the magnetos.