Maybe someone out there has a RWS
original ignition controller they want to let go of. No
programming required, uses 13-B standard pickup and ignition
coils. Of course you'll have to use carburetor(s).
I have one, but really don't want to let go if it. Its simplicity
is nice if just want to get 13-B running. (All you have to do is
set timing and tune carburetors.)
Finn
On 1/22/2018 11:31 PM, william Aldridge
willja67@hotmail.com
wrote:
I'm building a one off experimental, therefore, i need a
simple bullet proof Ignition system and am wondering what is
currently available? I have the 2007 version of Tracy's
conversion manual in which he gives the option of either using
the stock distributor etc, or use a computerized ignition system
with stock or Chevy ls coils.
To reiterate, since the airframe is unproven i only want to
be worried about flying the plane not the engine. It's a small
plane the size that would normally have 100hp installed (1200
lbs gross) so if I only have 150 hp I'll still be doing good. In
other words I'm willing to sacrifice a little power for a lot of
reliability and simplicity.
I don't like the idea of the stock distributor, since there
isn't much room in the cowl and there's no redundancy. I also
don't like the idea of electronic ignition. I've read enough
stories of lengthy battles to get the computers to play nice
with the engine and don't want to go that route. Again
simplicity and reliability at the expense of power and fuel
efficiency is what I'm after. Also planning on using a carb for
the same reason. I can always upgrade the engine later if i
want.
I figure there has to have been some other options come up in
the last 10 years. I used to subscribe to the other guys list,
but don't know if any of the ideas he put forth have merit.
Thanks,
Will Aldridge
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