Gas convertion
11-04-2004, 04:58 AM
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Gas convertion
Hows everyone
Would like some info on converting
what are some good motors to convert
and whats all in the process
Thanks alot for any help
Would like some info on converting
what are some good motors to convert
and whats all in the process
Thanks alot for any help
11-04-2004, 04:01 PM
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RE: Gas convertion
Have a look here- http://www.scaleaero.com/whackerconversions.htm
Here- http://www.jagengines.com/
And here- http://www.wackerengines.com/
Those sites should give you lots of good info......
Here- http://www.jagengines.com/
And here- http://www.wackerengines.com/
Those sites should give you lots of good info......
11-08-2004, 10:14 PM
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RE: Gas convertion
Hi Mark
I have many engines converted like Homelite 25cc, Poulan 36cc, Poulan 45 all them work fine, but what plane have you for this engine?
The conversion is fun and easy to do, you will find a lot of info on internet and in this forum.
If you want a light weight engine try electronic ignition take a look at:
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/cientifica
I have many engines converted like Homelite 25cc, Poulan 36cc, Poulan 45 all them work fine, but what plane have you for this engine?
The conversion is fun and easy to do, you will find a lot of info on internet and in this forum.
If you want a light weight engine try electronic ignition take a look at:
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/cientifica
11-09-2004, 12:50 AM
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RE: Gas convertion
Take a look at [link=http://www.gcbmrc.com]www.gcbmrc.com [/link]. They sell the Homelite conversion ready to run as well as conversion parts.
11-09-2004, 05:01 AM
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Mark: What brands of engines are available your location? If you post the ones easily availale, I'm sure there will be comments on the pros and cons of each? Many of weedeaters and blowers use pretty much the same engine.
11-09-2004, 09:32 AM
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RE: Gas convertion
mark38,
When you convert, you do so to save money. What you spend on a conversion is largely labor. If you haven't the tools, expertise, experience, materials to do it yourself you are going to have to pay someone else for it. These costs are relatively static regardless of which engine you decide to convert, so pick your engine wisely. Keep in mind what an already converted engine can be bought for in the marketplace and what purpose-built engines can be had for. Economics is going to drive your decision making quite a bit here.
Poulans, Ryobi 31s, and Homelite 25s are ubiquitous and good candidates for conversion because the conversion parts can be had a bit cheaper (but not so much so to make them heavily favored). Also there is more information available on these conversions. These make cheap conversions, but probably not the most powerful.
Probably the second tier of conversion choices are those engines based on the same engines that are being used for pupose-built gas ignition engines like Brison, Fox and others. Sachs, Dolmar, Makita lawn and garden products use the same engines and make good and powerful choices. Likewise BME and Echo (Kioritz)... I believe Zenoah and RedMax chainsaws use identical engines also, though I don't see many RedMax saws around personally.
Third tier are probably the Stihl, and Husqvarna lines. These products are everywhere where I live -- as much as the Ryobi and Homelite stuff, but may be a bit more difficult to acquire at a cost conducive to converting it as the conversion parts will most likely need to be custom. The plus side is, I believe these would yield the best final product in terms of power, weight, smoothness, durability.
After all is said and done did you end up with a better product than a new $365 Roto 25 on ignition? $325 used Brison 2.4 on ignition? Used $220 Zenoah G26? $200 used Homelite 30cc on ignition? $110 used Ryobi conversion? Did it really cost you less?
Having said that, you should know that I have limited personal hands-on experience, but have read these forums religiously on the subject and present a summary of my findings.
When you convert, you do so to save money. What you spend on a conversion is largely labor. If you haven't the tools, expertise, experience, materials to do it yourself you are going to have to pay someone else for it. These costs are relatively static regardless of which engine you decide to convert, so pick your engine wisely. Keep in mind what an already converted engine can be bought for in the marketplace and what purpose-built engines can be had for. Economics is going to drive your decision making quite a bit here.
Poulans, Ryobi 31s, and Homelite 25s are ubiquitous and good candidates for conversion because the conversion parts can be had a bit cheaper (but not so much so to make them heavily favored). Also there is more information available on these conversions. These make cheap conversions, but probably not the most powerful.
Probably the second tier of conversion choices are those engines based on the same engines that are being used for pupose-built gas ignition engines like Brison, Fox and others. Sachs, Dolmar, Makita lawn and garden products use the same engines and make good and powerful choices. Likewise BME and Echo (Kioritz)... I believe Zenoah and RedMax chainsaws use identical engines also, though I don't see many RedMax saws around personally.
Third tier are probably the Stihl, and Husqvarna lines. These products are everywhere where I live -- as much as the Ryobi and Homelite stuff, but may be a bit more difficult to acquire at a cost conducive to converting it as the conversion parts will most likely need to be custom. The plus side is, I believe these would yield the best final product in terms of power, weight, smoothness, durability.
After all is said and done did you end up with a better product than a new $365 Roto 25 on ignition? $325 used Brison 2.4 on ignition? Used $220 Zenoah G26? $200 used Homelite 30cc on ignition? $110 used Ryobi conversion? Did it really cost you less?
Having said that, you should know that I have limited personal hands-on experience, but have read these forums religiously on the subject and present a summary of my findings.
