KIORITZ SRM401
 

I just got an engine out of KIORITZ SRM401 brushcutter. Couldnt locate that model on the KIORITZ/ECHO website. The engine is very good, about 40cc, flywheel on the front with clutch can be totally removed and the magneto is on the back. The only problem I see is that it has contact breaker type of ignition instead of usual breakerless version. Will it cause interference with radio? Any one has any suggestions/experience? Thanks.

-ZM

RE: KIORITZ SRM401
 

Older Quadra 35s had points with no ign. problems over electronic ign. Just use the same precautions. Radio a foot way from the motor, etc. Make sure you use a resistor plug in it. Points ign. engines are usually easier to hand start than the mag electronic ign. as they have better spark at cranking speed. Hope this helps.

RE: KIORITZ SRM401
 

The old style Zenoah G23's were points ignition, I'm still flying a couple of them with no problem.

RE: KIORITZ SRM401
 

Thanks Antique and Flypaper 2.

How long the points last. I remember in my old car I use to change the point and condenser every 10,000 miles.

-ZM

RE: KIORITZ SRM401
 

Hard figure to nail down, but I would guess, 4 or 5 yrs. As an alternative, there is a small module you can get to convert to electronic ign called Little atom, or Mighty atom, forget exact name now, from a saw shop. Sold many when points became unavailable for many saws, when I had the small motor shop.

RE: KIORITZ SRM401
 

The points in my old Zenoahs are the orginals, must be at least 10 years old. The points in these engines will last a long time if the capacitor is is good.

RE: KIORITZ SRM401
 

Thanks a lot. Will post the numbers once I have it going.

-ZM

RE: KIORITZ SRM401
 

Flypaper 2

The ATOM IGNITION is still available from:

http://www.atomindustries.com/ignition.html

-ZM