i pretty much scoured this site for "poulan" before i made the post. i should note that the $99 is Canadian so it's about $5 bucks US.(lol actually around $75) i would have no trouble paying that for the engine (factory reconditioned) but like i said i don't think i would put electronic ignition on it. i was just curious to see if anyone had converted one without electronic ignition that's all ! anyway thanks again.