Is this Homelite/Ryobi weed-wacker good for a conversion?
 

Hi guys,
Sorry to have to ask but as there are so many engines out there I wanted to make sure that this one would make a suitable conversion (and to compound the problem equipment seems to be given different names in the U.K. market :eek:).

Anyway, this weed-wacker is described as a "Ryobi Homelite F2035 25cc Petrol Line Trimmer/Strimmer" - image attached. So if anyone knows if I can make a decent aero-engine out of it I would be very grateful.

Thanks!

RE: Is this Homelite/Ryobi weed-wacker good for a conversion?
 

The carb and muffler are on the side which is OK.

Is there a good way to make a mount for it? Can you put a flat aluminum plate accross the back of the engine and retain it to the engine with the four backcover bolts?

The Current chain saws can use the Hanger 9 beam mounts. You make an adapter plate from the horizontal split area retainer bolts on the case to adapt to a Ultra Stick 120 motor mount.

Can you make a prop driver hub for the front?

Is the Magneto cil held on by the case of the engine itself?

RE: Is this Homelite/Ryobi weed-wacker good for a conversion?
 

The Ryobi engine is currently being used on Bolens and a few others. Lowes has the Bolens curved shaft for $69. I have one of the "new" Ryobi's and it runs quite well. I'll take a look at it shortly and post some pics.

RE: Is this Homelite/Ryobi weed-wacker good for a conversion?
 

Hi guys,
Thanks for your replies!

Unfortunately I have no further info other than the image - there are a couple of these wackers going cheap on Ebay (U.K.) and I was thinking that a 25cc petrol/gas motor would be ideal for my winter project. If they're cheap enough then it's worth the risk as I can get basic metal fabrication & turning done by a friend but I don't want to have to actually mess with the engine itself (I started reading the Toro thread until my head hurt then I gave up :D ).

RE: Is this Homelite/Ryobi weed-wacker good for a conversion?
 

I looked at my "new" ryobi today and forgot that it's a 30cc not 25, sorry. I will still post some pics for fyi anyway. It still looks pretty easy to convert though

RE: Is this Homelite/Ryobi weed-wacker good for a conversion?
 

Some pics of the new Ryobi.

RE: Is this Homelite/Ryobi weed-wacker good for a conversion?
 

Take a look at the Wacker and Carr engines. The picture you posted shows the long shaft, clutch engine.
This is the same engine Prather uses in their boats.

RE: Is this Homelite/Ryobi weed-wacker good for a conversion?
 

That is a homelite 25cc engine. A good cantidate for conversion. Long or short shaft. It will make good power with a new larger carb and a better muffler. It will not be a G26 by any means, but it will be a good running, long lasting engine.