Guys,
Many of you know of my recent ongoing problems starting my DA50. Well, Dave K called me back from DA today, and said that the IGN had "several possible issues."
1. I had soldered on a Futaba J connector in place of their big, black and red connector.
The funny thing is that they had my engine twice in the last few weeks, and they said everything was good. They never mentioned the connector being a possible culprit. I used heavy gauge wire, and did a perfect soldering job. I think now, they must feel it "could" have been a problem.
2. Dave also said that the spark plug boot was missing the spring inside. He said it comes loose sometimes with removing the plug boot over and over again. I never noticed a spring in there before, so I'm anxious to see what it looks like, when my new IGN arrives.
3. Finally, Dave said they thought the IGN box itself could be showing some problems too, but they weren't quite sure. I don't think it was much of an issue, because they are sending me a brand new IGN, and I'll have it tomorrow!
So to all of you DA guys, make sure you use caution in removing your plug boot. I think since I was having issues for a couple months, I probably removed my boot more than most of you do in an entire year or more, so this is probably why my spring came out.
I can't say enough how great DA's customer service is. Dave K makes you feel like you are their only customer, every time you get on the phone with him.

P.S. Have any of you guys ever had this same issue with the spring inside the plug boot? Thanks.

Paul:

I've been following your engine problems in a few of the threads. I'm glad to hear the problem(s) have been solved. Sometimes it's the smallest things that cause a big problem (or headache) and the hardest to find.

Let us know how it runs when you get it back and remember to follow their starting technique in the manual (hopefully for a sure start every time).

Paul,
I have a 100 and quite honestly Once I installed the boots I have never removed them. Couldn't quite get it off so I figured why force it untill I need too.

Also, they say to use heavy gauge wire, but ever see the gauge of wire that comes off of the battery pack? No where near large enough, So I spliced a servo exension on the end of my big plug. What's the difference doing what you've done?

ditto on the customer service, although I have never had a problem, I called to "check up" on my 100 before it shipped and dave had me on the phone for nearly 15 min just talking about flying. They really make you feel like you are the most importatnt thing to them at that time. That's a good sign of good customer service.
RickP

Hey Paul it's been a while!

So the short wasn't the problem??? Man between the two of us we sure haven't got alot of flyin' time on our Edges! Well best of luck to ya. I should have mine in the air again next week.

Take it easy,

Don

Yeah Don,
Mine is ripping now. It runs great, and now that I'm on Amsoil, it's turning a Menz 22x8 at close to 7200 if I remember correctly. I love this engine.