ORIGINAL: blue77
Well..I recently purchased this engine, used, I'm afraid its not gx2, but the gx, although it came with user guide for the gx2.....the ignition box is black metal and indicates 4.8 volts...I thought I had made a good buy, but maybe not. I will not be using the engine for at least a couple of months...any ideas on what I should do? Thanks, B7
When you get around to it, then try test running the engine to see how it works. If the Vlach two magnet ignition unit is not working, you can get a CH-Ignitions conversion for it that just bolts right on, no hassle. Or one of the other units Pe has mentioned. The old Vlach ignition unit is a 4.8v unit, do not exceed the max voltage that a fully charged 4.8v nicad pack has for powering up the unit. If you want to use a 2 cell liPo or life pack instead use a voltage regulator with it or get a CH Igntion unit instead.