ORIGINAL: rangerfredbob
actually, looking at it you might be able to get around the points by installing a homelite coil instead of the stock one, I upgraded a chainsaw from points that way, the flywheel had the magnets in the same position so I used the stock flywheel and just replaced the coil. I say homelite because that's what the mounting pattern looks like to me, if you go to your local mower shop you can probably get a used junk power head for like $5...
Why? The points system is straight forward and as reliable as the old CDI systems that were sold for the Quadra 35 & 40 cc engines. At least you, the operator/owner, can fix the points if they wear out of adjustment. The CDI system must be replaced in toto most times when they fail. Also, hand starting is much easier with points as is obtaining a low steady idle.
Just my $.02.
Ed Cregger