Hi,

I'll try to get some pics on soon. As for the rest, here goes:

Keith said that the 23.6 engines to use were from the middle '90's; '95 to '98 I believe. They were used in power blowers. I lucked out and found some at an Echo repair shop. Keith said they have more power potential by far than any of the other little Kioritz engines. They have bigger transfer ports than the other models, including the newer 23.6 versions. I verified with Keith that I had the right one with pics and numbers. Mine have the numbers PB-24LN Type 1-E. I think the cranks have the same output length, though to be honest I didn't check as it didn't matter to me. I just made an adapter hub out of the center of the magneto, then added a prop adapter to that.

As for mounts, I don't even make an aluminum plate mount like most people do for all conversions. I just put studs in the original mounting holes, and mount those through the firewall with flat washers, lock washers, and nuts behind. A little bit of a hassle to mount, but less fabrication, and less weight!! I really don't know if anyone makes prop adapters, as I make my own. I'm sure you could find some in the forum though, or someone whom would make them for you. As far as other conversion info, there is a good bit of info in the thread "don't forget the echo" that will come up if you do a search, as well as other forums here. There is also some info on my homemade prop adapters in a thread under the heading "homemade prop adapters".

Mike, you'll see when I get the pics up how I did the sensor mount. I don't think there is enough room to put one in the little "bellhousing" area behind the engine, though I have been tempted. You might be able to squeeze one in there, but it would really be tight, and a bear to adjust the timing for max power. How's living in La Paz?? I miss Puerto Penasco.

Pics soon,
Take care,
AV8TOR