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Default Briggs and Stratton Electronic Ignition Retrofit

On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:59:19 -0400, George wrote:

Hello:
I hope to convert the ignition on a Briggs and Stratton engine from
points to Magnetron (electronic). The instructions that I find at the
Briggs and Stratton Web site say that I must remove the flywheel, but
it's not clear to me why. The generator that uses the engine does not
have a stop switch, and I don't see why I can't just cut the armature
primary wire and if necessary solder on some extra wire without having
to remove the flywheel. Am I correct? Or, will I need to remove the
flywheel to get at some armature mounting screws or something else?
The engine is Model - 100232 Type - 0427-01 Code - 73121307.
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Thank you.


I've never converted an engine to electronic. BS recommends it, so
what does the Magnetron site suggest?

I think you want to remove points and condenser and screws, or other
parts that are not necessary under the flywheel.

two cents...