Newbie to gas, DLE 55 problem !
03-17-2014, 03:16 AM
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185, did you buy this engine new yourself and put it in this airframe or did it come in the 2nd hand airframe?
I would go back to basics and pull everything off, directly plug a new trusted 4.8v pack directly into the ignition and see if you have a problem still.
Then try and tune it as per the link in post 4.
If that fails do the static mod as in post 17 by Redbiscuits
I would go back to basics and pull everything off, directly plug a new trusted 4.8v pack directly into the ignition and see if you have a problem still.
Then try and tune it as per the link in post 4.
If that fails do the static mod as in post 17 by Redbiscuits
03-17-2014, 08:05 AM
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Replace the spark plug anyway. Even with the NGKs they go bad, I've spent hours trying to find an answer to a problem and it turned out to be the plug.. I've gone through two plugs in one season. Changing plugs is quick and easy. What have you got to lose?
03-21-2014, 12:17 AM
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Might of missed it but have you checked the timing? A high speed miss could be timing. Also if your using the stock needle settings then that could be the problem. You need to tune it for your area.
The older ignition will not last as long running anything over 6.0 volts. Only thing that hurst electronics is heat and the extra volts only make more heat and DO NOT give a better spark.
The older ignition will not last as long running anything over 6.0 volts. Only thing that hurst electronics is heat and the extra volts only make more heat and DO NOT give a better spark.
