Need Cut Off Switch Replacement
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I have just started flying my Ultra Stick Lite with a G-26 for the powerplant. I bought the engine used from a fellow club member and it runs great. However, there is one thing that I do need to replace. The cutoff switch that came with it needs to be replaced. I don't particularly need the exact same type (I think it is the Zenoah standard one) and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to where I might find one that would fit the bill? The current switch does not shut off the engine whether it is in the off or on position.
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From: Hawthorne, CA
Doesn't Tower sell a servo activated cut off switch? Also if you don't have to have it on a servo any old switch would do. It only grounds the magneto to the case so it's a pretty basic thing to hook up. I'd check the connections and wires first because chances are they could fail just as easily as the switch.
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Zenoah makes some fine pieces of equipment but their cutoff switch is not one of those fine pieces.
Just go down to the nearest Radio Shack and buy a heavy duty toggle switch to replace the Zenoah switch. I use the heavy duty switch simply because it handles vibration better and has a big enough handle on it to easily shut off the ignition quickly when needed. A slide switch is probably more reliable, but not as handy to use.
Building is easy.------ Maintenance is a chore.
Just go down to the nearest Radio Shack and buy a heavy duty toggle switch to replace the Zenoah switch. I use the heavy duty switch simply because it handles vibration better and has a big enough handle on it to easily shut off the ignition quickly when needed. A slide switch is probably more reliable, but not as handy to use.
Building is easy.------ Maintenance is a chore.
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BB and Herb, thanks for the replies. I thought a simple toggle switch would probably do the trick, but just wanted to make sure. We have checked the wires and it is definitely the switch. I could go to my LHS and buy the Zenoah replacement, but like it has been said, it's fairly low on quality.




