Wayne Cook wrote:

On Sun, 01 May 2005 11:29:56 +1200, Tom wrote:

Wayne Cook wrote:

I recommend going to a solid state module as well but I disagree
with the price. They run between $35 and $45 depending.
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Wayne Cook
Shamrock, TX
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook


I've seen them cheaper than this:
http://m-and-d.com/ignition_parts.html

Last month, I paid the equivalent of US16.00 for one down here.

You're talking about the Mega-fire ignition. I've used them in the
past and didn't like the results. They're ok if you're good and strong
but they take a lot faster spin of the engine to give spark than
either a points ignition (takes the least) or a true electronic coil.
If you scroll down that same page you'll see what I mean about coil
prices.

I've worked on small engines professionally for going on 25 years
now and I get to order the coils at dealer pricing. But I still have
to get retail for them to make any money and even after market coils
list for at least $35 for the cheapest.

Wayne Cook
Shamrock, TX
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook

Actually I wasn't specifically meaning Mega Fire, I'd never heard
of them until today. I bought a generic module that requires just
a gentle pull to fire up my mower. It is only about 5/32" thick so
a lot smaller than the Mega-Fire. Original lasted about 15 years.

Tom