Originally Posted by
Truckracer
Reading through this thread I can see where VV could have mis-interpreted your description of the ignition problem. You consistently refer to "noise from the ignition" but you never refer to it being RFI / electronic noise rather than a mechanical noise. They probably thought you were talking about a mechanical noise of some sort and that's why you got the response you did that referred to mechanical parts. I can understand why you got the response you did. Tom at VV is very good about taking care of customers. You might consider contacting them again with a detailed description of your problem. I'm sure they will resolve your problem. And, I have no connection with VV other than being a customer. They have resolved warranty issues for me twice and without question.
I am a bit curious why the new RCexl ignition didn't work on the engine. Your description of how it runs suggests low supply voltage. What battery / voltage were you using?
I have tried a 6v nimh and a life 6v battery..same results from stock ignition..I can tell you right now it is a bad ignition ..the same thing with a member at our field with a twin...I'm not trying to bash anyone here it was just very aggravating when I waited so long for a response from vvrc and then they told me no moving parts in ignition..just like most of us on here I have had the rc bug for 25 plus years and have mounted so many engines on brand new planes I can't even count..you can't get a car in my garage..all I'm saying is it would have been nice not to have waited for over a month for a response to my emails in a complaint with a faulty product...I'm done with the ignition problem..stuck it on my pitts engine and same thing...rf noise like crazy...