Several years ago I purchased a LSE Plasma III CD Ignition system for my
O-320-E2D which used the Hall Effect sensor which mounts on one of the
mag pads on the rear of the engine.
I was never able to get the system to work for very long - seemed to be
affected by temperature. Even went to see Klaus who put in a new circuit
card in the sensor and even have me a new computer. Still wouldn't work
for more than a few minutes at a time, and I ended up taking it
off after several rewire attempts which resulted in no change, so it was
removed and replaced by the magneto - which has been working very well.
The whole deal was pretty disappointing as when the LSE unit was working
it gave me better power (as was evidenced by greater static RPM and better
climb rate) with improved fuel consumption.
Am considering my options and have decided to give it one more try, but
this time trying a crank sensor vs the Hall Effect unit.
Anyone who has one of these systems on their plane with good luck using
the crank sensor, please advise.
Thanks!