Can you replace flywheel magnets?
Can you replace flywheel magnets? The flywheel magnet provides an electric charge to the ignition coil, in turn sparking the plug in a small engine. If labeled carefully and close attention is paid to placing the magnets properly, they can be replaced without taking the engine to a mechanic. Can a flywheel lose magnetism? Yes, a flywheel can lose it's magnetism. This is common with old British style rotors. If left on a metal table or allowed to collect metal hardware while sitting they can lose some of their magnetism. If you have the equipment, rotors and flywheels can be...