Wico A points covers (Free at Tescos)

If anybody has an engine fitted with a 'Wico A' type magneto and has no points cover and would like one 'free', have a rummage through your larder/store cupboard for jars with screw top lids. I have 2 engines using Wico A's that came without points covers (A Coborn C6 and a Wolseley WD11) I purchased one for the Coborn and was about to do the same or the WD when I looked at a shelf in my shed and saw a Helmans mayo jar full of screws and just had to try it out.... it fitted, I then had a play in the larder and tried a few more (Wifey was out at the time) and they fitted as well. So it's well worth a go if you have an A type mag with no cover, it also does a bit of recycling in the meantime  A quick coat paint and nobody would know...maybe. The spring clips will also fit with a bit of bending, or the lids stay nice and tight on their own
The real thing.
Experimental jar selection.
Helmans
Hmmm Curry
Side view
Branston... a bit fatter, but still fits.

Aye, my WD had a jam jar lid fitted when I purchased it, I can see no reason to change it now.  

Pete.

if it fits and keeps the wet and dirt out job done 
nice findings for the kitchen shelves 
sure it will get others "out of a pickle"
kev

Good idea, I would leave the makers names on for the crack !! as it dosen't really (wait for it)

Mmmmmmmmmatterson !!

I'll get my coat   

Janner

great idea.

Branston will bring out the flavour of your WICO A and get you OUT of PICKLE