Hi Mr. Bergstrom,
I took precaution to secure the plug cap per the manual - 1/8th turn - in both installations.
I did not crimp or alter the cap, as some have, it was a stock install. The engine ran good
on the ground. The very short time it was airborn (never made it past break-in), there were
some misfires - but the manual states those are to be expected during break-in.
> How close are the batteries mounted to each other?
On the Twist 40, yes, it was tight in there with two batteries.
On the Extra 300, the two batteries and coil were wrapped together, with 1/4" foam layers in between.
> Are the power wires from the batteries completely clear of each other or do they share some of the same routing?
On the Twist, since it was tight, you can probably assume - Yes.
On the Extra 300, they were pretty well clear as I recall, but not purposefully routed away from each other.
> Are the switches co-located or on separate sides of the fuselage?
On the Twist, yes, they were on the same side.
On the Extra, no, they were on opposite sides.
I have sent in pictures of the pre-post carnage/setup along with my service request - 001 002 113 772.
As it sounds, I respect that evidence is pointing away from the coil and now to the plug cap. But, I'm
not lacking in mechanical inclination and as stated, I'm not sure anyone would have taken any more
prudence with securing that plug cap than I did. Were there any "bad caps" ?
Thank you Sir,
Dave