I have a Thor 45cc gas engine that runs like crap. I know this is par for the course for these but have read that an aftermarket auto advance ignition will turn this lazy motor into a beast. I am having trouble finding the aftermarket auto advance ignition. If anyone can help or direct me in the correct direction I would be greatful.

Thanks,

-Vince

Here are a couple places: I believe you need one for the BPMR6F plug.

http://www.valleyviewrc.com/RCEXL%20Ignitions.htm

http://www.southeastrcengines.com/see_024.htm

Thanks very much for the info.

-Vince

Vince there is Milton in your own back yard so to speak..

http://www.rcextremepower.net/ignitions.html

Anyone have a clue where to get a smoke muffler for the Thor 45cc???

Thanks!

Could this by chance be Vincent C. ?

On your smoke muffler question, no need to buy an aftermarket one just use what muffler you already have, just buy a threaded fuel nipple and drill and tap your old one to screw the new nipple in and there you go! Might cost all of 3 to 4 bucks to do so.

Get rid of the stock ignition ( could it be a Melody ignition or some name like that? ) and go to Agape RC ( Jim Willis)
http://www.agaperacingandhobby.com/s....php?groupid=5
and purchase a complete RC Excel system for around 50 bucks and you will be in business. Of course the above post said to use Milton and thats fine too. It will come with the ignition box, a new pick-up sensor and the wiring harneses, pretty much everything you need. Tell them what engine you have that you are wanting to swap out the ignition on so that they will know which spark plug to get you. Also let them know which plug is in there now as you may want to buy one or two for a spare.
It is not hard to swap one out, you will want the timing set at 28° before top dead center. If you need any help with this just shout at me.

The cranks themselves and bearing tolerances on some of these engines were not too good... dont get it running too good
Later,
John

Hey John!  It is me!  Thanks so much for all the info. I want to get mine running good enough to pull my EXTRA.  I'm ready to get back to flying. Wrong season I know but I'm excited about it.

Vinny

i broke my thor 45cc down a found my head gaskit was cut in to

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