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Old 02-19-2015, 02:09 PM
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Oh and I also noticed something strange with the CDI that came with the 60. For some reason the CDI will send a spark whenever power is initially sent to the unit. It's strange. I'm using a rcexcl CDI on my DLE20 (because a crash ruined the stock unit), which I used to troubleshoot my situation. When the rcexcl is powered on it does not send a spark. It only sends a spark when the magnet passes by hall sensor.

The RCGF CDI sending a spark when being powered up isn't that big of a deal, but if the piston happens to be near the top of its stroke it could cause the prop to kick over and whack me if I'm not careful. I had never noticed it doing this before, but I had never checked the spark before the first run. Every time I've powered up the CDI the cap has been on the plug while on the engine.

Have you ever experienced any of the RCGF CDIs doing this?

Thanks,
Jeremy