Dar:
Have received my Elvo (MVVS) 26), new plastic ignition module, blue head. A review on the engine I read sniveled about the carb and a hole in the throttle plate that had to be closed for the engine to perform correctly. In looking at mine, I see where the throttle plate hole might have been as there is a indented punch area, but the hole is still closed. Looks like the punch did not completely go through the plate. Is this a recent modification of the throttle plate to correct a problem in original use design, or is this something that may come loose and become ingested into the engine?

I do not like the spring tension on the throttle and choke and have removed them for the sake of the servos driving them. I also do not like the complicated choke system, so will simply use a seperate servo and transmitter channel to drive the choke and omit the connection to the module. Do you see a problem with the approach? If anyone can screw up a electrical system, its me so I want to avoid the thing if possible.

The spart plug cap on this model does not have a base fixture and set screw system like the older system. Was a problem on another engine until the cap was replced. I want to cut down the length of the braded plug wire for a clean installation for this aircraft as it is much too long and will force the install into the fuse. Can the wire at the plug cap be unscrewed and simply cut down and replaced, or do you think this may be a no-no area?

From this forum and your posts, I feel like I know you well, friend if you will. Are you well away from those darned rockets? Assume you are not to talk about personel things here, a yes of no will satisfy my concern. Thank you again for your kind assistance!

Roger,


Sorry for the late reply.

I have not yet had a chance to see the 26 cc engine with the new ignition module.
I hope Pe may have already seen one.