Many vintage Scintillas feature oil cups. Use only a few drops of high-grade instrument oil every 100 hours of operation.

However, a Scintilla magneto is only as reliable as its maintenance. Whether you are holding a Bendix-Scintilla S-20 or a classic V-AG series, this guide serves as a practical manual for understanding, timing, and preserving these mechanical masterpieces. 1. Understanding the Scintilla Operating Principle

Use a very light film of high-temperature grease.

This is the moment of maximum magnetic stress, resulting in the strongest spark.