Henry Finley
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A buddy gave me two old Stihl 031AV's. Very old, points and condenser type. Neither one will start, not that I expected it. I've been sitting here looking at youtube electronic conversion videos, and reading discussion sites, and none of it is definitive. One may show a simple conversion with an inexpensive chip. Others say that you have to switch to an "electronic" flywheel, or reset the timing on the original one (however THAT is done). I don't see one blessed procedure that is sure, foolproof, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg and a machine shop. As an aside, if I'm going to go through all that I figure a fresh coil in the process will cut out possible headaches. Some of the electronic conversion parts are $130 on the internet. The saw is not worth that. Not to me anyway. Somebody please straighten me out on the best and most expedient way to get the job done right. Thank you.