martin collins 1 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Looking for a good Magneto type Zenoah 26 preferably but may take a 23cc Or similar KALT version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Interesting, why a magneto version ?. They were fitted to 1/5 scale cars and strimmers,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 14 minutes ago, Paul De Tourtoulon said: Interesting, why a magneto version ?. They were fitted to 1/5 scale cars and strimmers,, No ignition to deal with, useful weight for a scale job and very reliable engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, john stones 1 - Moderator said: No ignition to deal with, useful weight for a scale job and very reliable engine. I know that, but old, so what state will it be in ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Paul De Tourtoulon said: I know that, but old, so what state will it be in ?. Would depend on user purchased from, renowned long lasting engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Paul De Tourtoulon said: I know that, but old, so what state will it be in ?. If it's been used in a model aeroplane it will have had very little running compared to (say) a strimmer even if flown regularly. I've had my magneto Zenoah 26 in a Mahers' Thunderbird for years and used to fly it a lot but I'd be surprised if it's had more than 12 hours running - certainly fewer than 24 hours. It's not been flown since before the pandemic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 Sounds like your not using the engine Geoff, i have a good home for it 😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Just got an old model with an even older Kalt 22cc mag engine, would only start on a prime, so I serviced the carb, new carb manifold gaskets and away it went, what a lovely engine, standard exhaust is too noisy so will need to be addressed, but at the time I thought why have manufacturers stopped offering magneto engines, they are a great all in one solution. My mates Zenoah 38cc is similar. Good luck with your search. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Manufacturers have to play to thier audience and magneto engines are limited on their power output as timing is fixed to least it is in the basic magnetos fitted to our small engines. With electronic ign much more performance can be gained by a electronic variable ign timing. Hence virtually all model petrol jobs are electronic ign. If only ma manufacturers would fo do somethjng about the woefully inadequate silencers they provide! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyinFlynn Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 9 hours ago, Engine Doctor said: Manufacturers have to play to thier audience and magneto engines are limited on their power output as timing is fixed to least it is in the basic magnetos fitted to our small engines. With electronic ign much more performance can be gained by a electronic variable ign timing. Hence virtually all model petrol jobs are electronic ign. If only ma manufacturers would fo do somethjng about the woefully inadequate silencers they provide! To be fair the silencers they provide arguably are adequate for the engine purposes they were designed for - intermittent (not constant full throttle) strimmer use in an overly noise-sensitive environment. IIRC I used one of these from Hobbyking back in the day on my Z26, along with a pair of baffles that fitted into the outlet pipes, they did reduce the 'bark' from the exhaust noise at the cost of a little top end power. The magneto'd Zenoah 38 is still available new (when they are in stock!) https://www.justengines.co.uk/shop/petrol-two-strokes/zenoah-petrol-two-strokes/zenoah-g380pu-38cc-rear-exhaust-aero-engine/?v=11aedd0e4327 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 On 19/10/2023 at 16:21, martin collins 1 said: Sounds like your not using the engine Geoff, i have a good home for it 😜 Z 23 on BMFA North n Chat Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, FlyinFlynn said: The magneto'd Zenoah 38 is still available new (when they are in stock!) https://www.justengines.co.uk/shop/petrol-two-strokes/zenoah-petrol-two-strokes/zenoah-g380pu-38cc-rear-exhaust-aero-engine/?v=11aedd0e4327 Z38 is no longer produced if you read the description, shame i would have liked one of those as well........... Edited October 21, 2023 by martin collins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Have a dig around, maybe you can find what sort of garden tools had them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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