[Second time around]

Great Hobbies is carring SPE 43cc Gas engine for 299.00
Does anyone know anything about these engines ?????

http://www.greathobbies.com/producti...od_id=SPESPE43


SPECIFICATIONS42.9 ccDisplacement:3.9 hpMax Output:3.9 lbsWeight:1,300 - 9,000 rpmRPM Range:18x8, 20x10, 21x8Prop Size:
FEATURESThe difference between the new 43cc and the old 40cc is the design of the side muffler which makes the 43cc more powerful. The claimed horsepower has climbed to 3.9hp!
Full Parts Support Available
Includes muffler, electronic ignition, machined stand off mounts and shielded spark plug wire
One Year In House Warranty on Engine, 90 Days on Ignition.
click image to enlargeADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Hi,
The SPE gas engines come with a Melody ignition system which has been well documented for being problematic. They have a tendancy to work for a short period of time and then loose the ability to generate a good spark. Now having said that I,m sure that there are a good number of these engines that have not had a problem at all.
Do a search on RCU under BCMA or SPE engines for lots of info.
I,ve also sent you a PM.

Dave

[AJCoholic]

The one I tested for Fly RC last fall ran really well. I was pretty impressed, considering it is an "economy" type engine. Ran great, produced respectible power - more than enough to fly the 15 pound Lanier Stinger I have quite comfortably.

As for the ignition, I had two of the Melody units and they both seemed fine. I have since sold the engines and I trust they are still working fine as I havt heard back from the new owners with any issues.

AJC