Hi all.

Been lurking for a while, finally got the conversion bug. I aquired 4 weed eaters of various types/brands to play with. My first test subject is a craftsman brushcutter model #358.797270. A lookup of the craftsman manufacturers code says it is a Poulan engine. It has a Phelon flywheel/ignition and a walbro carb (I'm not sure what model)

I haven't been able to determine what size the engine is, does anyone have a clue based on the sears model number?

I am working on a deal to aquire a mini-lathe so I can machine the fins off and make a prop adapter for it. I'm wondering what treatment to give the face of the prop mount? Do you just leave it smooth or use something to create ridges in it like what I find on my glow engines to help grip the prop?

I also got a McCulloch 18cc, Ryobi 31cc and a different model craftsman (poulan) 22cc. I haven't torn any of these others apart yet. I know the Ryobi is the only popular one in my collection, but I'm planning on doing my own machine work and then just see how much power/weight I get from each of these. I'm hoping to find a suitable engine for a Dynaflight 89" super decathlon out of this batch as my first gasoline powered aircraft.

Here is a pic of the engine after removing the weedeater parts and cutting the plastic carb mount out of the case: