Hey guys, I took out my 1/6 FW-190 today after some PM and getting it ready for its first fight this year. The engine in it is a BCMA 26cc that is about 4 years old but with low hours. Problem occured after run up of about 60 seconds. Engine just died, no cough, sputter just shut off from half throttle. Problem is with the electronic igniton. Even with a fully charged battery there is absolutely no spark to the plug, When you pass the crank sensor past TDC you get a very small hint of of crack in the CDI module, like something is arcing inside it. Anyway question is where is the best place to buy a good but fairly priced ignition module for a 26-30cc sized engine. Everywhere I look for the price I might as well just buy a complete engine. Suggestions?

Curt

Here is some..

http://www.himodel.com/sort.php?sub2=GB&page=4

I just looked through the tower website and see one listed for the DLE 30 for under $90 would this be an acceptable replacement.?

Hey Curt,

Had a similar problem with my SPE 40cc ignition module and i bought the Rcexl ignition unit from hobby king for $33.59. They are one of the best brands of ignition units and my engine is running better than it ever has!! so same item as himodels, half the price. Just make sure you get the right boot for the type of plug your engine is using. I didn't hand had to replace the boot. no biggy, just not plug and play.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...idProduct=7448

Good luck!

Thanks

dave

I would call C&H ignitions or check the web site out.. he is the best guy to do the job, he will make you a custom set up to any battery or engine combo a person can have.. a super nice guy I dont have the web site but have the invoice. 99 dollars is what i spent. i had mine set up to except a 6.2v battery. he cane even make them with deans plugs for better voltage and or for lipo's you name it he can do it.

the # is 307-857-6897

Just curious, but why are you using 6.2 volts on the CDI? If you used that voltage on the original unit, that may be why it is fried inside? If C&H knew you were going to use 6,2 volts, he would, I am sure have installed a regulator or limiter to bring the voltage to that recommended by RCEXL which is 4.8v. However that mod would make your RCEXL non standard and not replaceable by another unit. Many threads have addressed the ECDI input voltage issue. Most will say that higher input voltages only cause more waste heat and reduce reliability and offer no performance improvement. BTEHO. Good luck.

Thanks for all the input guys I appreciate it.

Guess I need to make some calls.