Compact magneto
 

I'm wondering if a small compact magneto could be made for these small gassers we are starting to see.
Edwin

RE: Compact magneto
 

I am sure the very large producers of flywheel mags for most engine could easy do so. But the reason they do not is because they want /need enough weight in a flywheel to make it possible to start most engines. The flywheel once put into motion keeps the spinning motion long enough to keep the engine going smooth enough to start. Also a certain amout of flywheel ...makes for a smoother Idle.

Take your lawn mower blade off your recoil start lawn mower & try to start it...you will know what I am talking about............................................. ......Capt,n

RE: Compact magneto
 

It seems Zenoah was pretty good at reducing the size of the flywheel on many of their models, particulary the ones with the flywheel in the rear shroud.

Sincerely, Richard

RE: Compact magneto
 

The Zenoah did /does have smaller flywheels. They have a double throw kinda heavy crank fthat helps the flywheel effect needed. Darn good engine....they last forever if taken care of. Capt,n

RE: Compact magneto
 

I would think that with the smaller gassers (which is what I'm speaking to mostly in this case) that most people would use an electric starter. At least I will. That should solve any fly wheel starting issues. Just speculating here.
Edwin

RE: Compact magneto
 

There used to be a company (somewhere in the UK I think) that made mag ign(mini mag I think) conversions for glow engines years ago.

Cheers