Ignition for Stationary engine

Ignition for Stationary engine

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17 March 2025 at 18:36 #789246
Dalboy
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As some know I am building the Farm Boy hit-and-miss engine. This is something I should have thought of earlier in the build but I got carried away making it.

What type of ignition system is best for this type of build, any recommendations and sources for one to suit. I don’t really want to send abroad for one unless I have to.
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17 March 2025 at 18:39 #789252
JasonB
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In that case you will have to consider IOW as being mainland UK and go with Minimag.
17 March 2025 at 18:52 #789257
Durhambuilder
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On my farmboy I used an ignition system from these people. https://www.justengines.co.uk/product-category/ignition-systems/rcexl-single-ignitions/?v=7885444af42e
18 March 2025 at 08:30 #789338
Dalboy
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Thank you both, will check them out later today
18 March 2025 at 09:30 #789344
Ian Hewson
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Bought one of the cheap Chinese ones off eBay, had poor results, then bought the mini Mag. After a couple of turns either a finger over the carb intake to choke? It starts and runs very well.

It may pay you to get a few different types of o ring to start with, as the first one I used only lasted a very short time. I replaced it and now it is fine. Others seem to have had this issue also.

I run mine on Methanol with good results

Good luck.

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