I had an idea that I could put together a CDI conversion kit/service for the Rotax 185, that includes everything you need to convert; CDI/coil, armature coil and instructions.
I figure if we wanted to do it really cheap, I could have people mail me their existing armature plate, so I can drill new holes for the advance, and they could send me their lighting coil, and I will rewind it to the new spec for the armature ignition coil.
I could probably do this for $300 USD for a
pair of conversions and have it be worth my time.
Of course I would test the exact combination on my engines first to perfect the setup, and ensure its performance.
The only brand new part is the CDI/coil unit....everything else is modified existing parts.
If I supplied instructions and sources only, you could do it your self for about $80 USD each engine, but, some one would have to test the combination first to make sure that it all works properly together...and I dont really feel like taking my engines apart again, and spending more money to try this particular combination.....is anyone willing to possibly sacrafice $80 and some time to be the first to try it out?.
You would need to buy a $60 US
CDI/Coil, rewind your existing lighting coil with some new wire, and drill some new holes in your existing armature plate.
If it doesnt work you will still be able to convert back to your points....and be up and running in a couple hours.
In the end we would have free instructions on how to convert your Rotax to CDI fairly painlessly and really cheap.....only a drill required, and the ability to wind wire evenly on a form
Any comments, ideas, or interest?