TW18/100G Conversion from pull start to electric?

[wicklamulla]

15 hours ago, chris cavagin said:

I have had a TW18/100 pull start since 2009. It used to start first or second pull when cold and five or more when hot.  I recently took it back to orange plant who i bought it from to get the recoil housing repaired as the bolts had sheared due to the immense pressure needed to pull the cord. They did the repair but were unable to start it unless the drive belts were detached from the rotor. I can start it but it takes two people using a extra length of rope looped around the toggle. All this means i cant do small chipping jobs on my own. i would like to have it converted to electric start but dont know of anyone who can do this. Any answers would be appreciated before my hernia gets any bigger.

H, What Hoss power is it?

[chris cavagin]

Checked the compression which wasnt easy as the motor cant be spun over as on a electric start. Anyway it was showing about 100 psi on both cylinders which i thought was ok. When running, the machine is fine with very little smoke and almost no oil consumption, plenty of power so i dont think there can be much wrong with the valve timing / clearences.   PS. Anyone know of any Timberwolf dealers in the north of England other than orange plant ?