Are there any downsides to using the 8 amp Super Mag 5?
Yes, a few. They generate so much output, that they demand more attention than a lower output mag. Nothing can be marginal. Replace plug wires every year, the coil wire a couple of times per season, caps and points every season (or more often). You can’t ignore it and expect it to run forever. Also, unless you can spin your motor over fairly fast when starting, you may have difficulty getting reliable starts. The motor needs to spin 250+ RPM to start reliably. A blower-snout starter probably won’t have any problem doing this, but some stock-style, engine mounted starters may not cut it. Also, the large diameter pro cap required and the two big yellow capacitors on the outside can cause clearance problems with blowers and firewalls. • Is there a particular way I should mount my transformer (coil)? Yes, the Mallory transformers are oil filled and the high-tension terminal must be at the lowest point (covered with oil internally) or they can fail. The best position is with the small prima
