Just saw this thread and maybe a good place to ask a question for my new DA-70. I would like to cut off the Powerpole connector and solder a short servo extension to connect to my Tech Aero IBEC, does this void the DA ignition warranty? What have you guys done.
if that voids warranty then i guess ill never buy another DA... EVER! (it hasnt in the past LOL)
in fact ive had a 50, 60, 60, and a 120
all of them are alive and well except for the one in the video below. i have been extremely hard on this engine and it has been very nice to me. ive had 4 exhaust types on it, 5 different props, and its all been on one airframe. tuning wise it is very forgiving unless it is piped (re2) where midrange just sucked. i run 40:1
REDLINE.
i put it on a pitts muffler last fall, now my first time out i have tuning problems. two deadsticks and needle tweaks before i remember from last year that i felt it had excessive bearing play. Nothing like a deadstick way the heck out over trees to jog your memory! [My Palm Slaps Forehead Now] Sending it back in and it will come back to roar again! oh did i mention that i cut the power poles off? LOL
Ive actually had the factory connector fail and lead to a deadstick that bust up my 104" extra. damn black wire frayed and made intermittent contact at the steel connector in the plastic part. after that lesson i make sure every connector anywhere on the airframe cant vibrate.
enjoy, there is a crash at the end, then my mug finds the camera...