W.E. Vanity (Hi-Output) Magneto

By Walt Aydelotte, ; posted January 4, 2011; hits 1725


Here is a picture of the drive wheel on a Western Electric "Vanity Magneto", which is technically a Hi-Output magneto. The unique feature of this class of magneto is the over-size drive wheel with Pear-shaped cutouts. They came in 2-Bar and 3-Bar configurations and in black or red painted colors.

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