I have been thinking about lighting kit for the ’28 Model 90 and came across this original Lucas document on the usual auction site. The title is : Running Instructions For The Lucas “MDB” Magdyno Lighting And Ignition Set for Motor-Cycles 1929 Equipment. So, I scanned it and posted it here in case anyone else is interested.
Lucas MDB 1 MDB1 Magdyno Running Instructions 1929
I think I need a Lucas SS49 headlight or headlamp to be correct for the year, there are some very nice replicas available from Vintage Replica if I fail to turn a genuine one up at sensible money.
Very useful. Do you have any information on the specification for the Dynamo bearings?
Hi Richard
I’m glad you find the information useful but, sorry, I don’t have any additional information about the bearings. My MDB 1 magneto was overhauled by DH Day in Wiltshire who may be able to advise?
Hello from Paris. Many thanks for posting the Magdyno Lucas MDB owner’s manual. The document indicates and illustrates a “half-charge resistance”, spare part n° S464. Do you known its value in Ohm? Or somewhere to find it?
Thanks for your answer.
Best regards,
Vince
Good question and I’m afraid I don’t know the answer. I just measured a resistor in an old H52 style headlamp at 7.5ohms but that’s a later design of lamp than would have been used with an MDB. Please post again if you find the correct value?
Kind regards
Sean
Hi – I am replying to an old post, so maybe you already have the answer.
I measured the resistor in my SS49 headlight and it is 10 ohms.
Bevars
Thanks for letting us know Bevars! I’m sure the information will help someone along the way.
Sean
I have a magdyno MDV stamped 1943, it looks very much like the MDB. I wish to sell it.
Hi Roger
I haven’t heard on ab MDV before, do you have any idea what vehicles it might have been fitted to?
Hi Roger, I’m looking for an MDV mag dyno. If you’re still selling, please could you email me at crassoneloquence@gmail.com?
Thanks, George
I have 1943 Lucas magdyno stamped MDA.
The points assembly is missing and I do not know the history of it.
I am happy to sell it.
greeting
does anyone know where I could get a lucas MDB1 magnet – it’s missing on my BSA 500 cc sloper motorcycle