Originally Posted by
Glowgeek
Dan, don't worry about all the Saito talk, I have at least 10 planes equipped with them.
I can't testify to how well the microcontroller/solenoid system works on Saito multi-cylinder engines but it does work well on my big Saito singles.
I know of at least one odd-firing Saito twin, that runs perfectly well with one solenoid feeding two carbs, and it does so for allready at least 3 years or so. I know of several even firing Saito twins, ranging from the tiny .60 to a big 3.00 that also run extremely well with the solenoid.
And no, there indeed is nothing wrong with talking about Saito's. In fact, due to their design with cylinder and head in one single casting, they seem more suited to gasoline conversions than most other engines (thermally less critical).