Convert a G-38 to electronic ignition?
08-14-2002, 03:32 AM
#1
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (62)
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Saratoga Springs,
UT
Posts: 1,171
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Convert a G-38 to electronic ignition?
Can anyone tell me if it would be worth it to convert a G-38 to EI and where is the best place to get it converted? Also... I have heard that Zenoahs run much better if they are balanced by an aftermarket professional. Anyone have any comments on that?
Thanks,
Thanks,
08-15-2002, 01:40 AM
#3
My Feedback: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Riverton,
WY
Posts: 3,114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
G-38
Ch Electronics has an bolt on ignition set up for the G-38. Counter rotating is also possible. Bad new is the cost.
Most Zenoahs are balanced correctly, but the G-38 has a long hub and a prop strike can twist the crank. A crooked engine is a vibrator for sure
Most Zenoahs are balanced correctly, but the G-38 has a long hub and a prop strike can twist the crank. A crooked engine is a vibrator for sure
08-15-2002, 11:27 AM
#4
Senior Member
My Feedback: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Sault Ste Marie,
ON, CANADA
Posts: 758
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Convert a G-38 to electronic ignition?
Both RC ignition and CH electronics make conversions for the G38......I beleive RC Ign do the conversion and I have used the CH bolt on set up successfully.......
Whether its worth it to you is a personal decision...It wont add much to the top end,it will smooth out the midrange some,and it will improve the idle and hand starting (no backfire) quite a bit.....some significant weight savings too ,Im not sure exactly how much on the G 38,but its about 10oz on a Quadra 400 or Ryobi .
I have never heard of any magic aftermarket balancing procedure for the G38 or any other two stroke single for that matter.....
Whether its worth it to you is a personal decision...It wont add much to the top end,it will smooth out the midrange some,and it will improve the idle and hand starting (no backfire) quite a bit.....some significant weight savings too ,Im not sure exactly how much on the G 38,but its about 10oz on a Quadra 400 or Ryobi .
I have never heard of any magic aftermarket balancing procedure for the G38 or any other two stroke single for that matter.....
08-16-2002, 02:03 AM
#8
Convert a G-38 to electronic ignition?
Don't give up on RC ignition! He does a beautiful job for the G-38. The ignition is self-contained in a custom aluminum back plate/mount. It is the smoothest running best starting gas engine I have! An electronic ignition will really smooth out a magneto engine.
