Can you add a chip to these older engines to remove the points? I know you can do it to chainsaws but not sure you can do it to these engines. Has anyone done it?
The serial number tag has worn off unfortunately. The guy I'm looking at it for had "hot wired" it and I am pretty sure he cut out a wire or 2. I can get it started by jumping the solenoid (I know the solenoid needs replaced) however the blades will not engage when the PTO switch is pulled up...
I don’t believe it is a carb issue because I have tried a quick shot of starter fluid and it didn’t hit. Also I have dried the spark plug numerous times and after every attempt it is soaked with fuel. I am using 50:1 mix. But I am newer to this so I could be wrong. Any advice on what timing...
I will check the timing when I get the chance, will any timing light work or is there a certain one I need? Also yes they are both 2 stroke with the zama carb.
I bought a couple weed eaters to fix up as I have been repairing small engines as a hobby for the past couple months. However, these 2 have me stumped and both have the same issue. One is a GT-225 and the other is a SRM-225. On both if them I have drained and put fresh fuel in, replaced both...