Best Ignition switch?

[avidflyer]

When I installed the Jabiru engine in my Avid MK IV, I just used the switch that was already in the plane. Probably the one that Aircraft Spruce sells. If I didn't have that switch, I would just use a keyed switch to start the engine and 2 toggle switches for the mags like Larry did. I tried several times, and was never able to start my Jabiru engine by hand propping. It has to turn over at about 300RPM to make spark, and that takes a pretty hefty flip on the prop. At least I couldn't do it. JImChuk

[TJay]

Bringing this back up, So a while back I contacted Jabiru and they said the best switch to use is the ACS switch, http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...lickkey=226119 Which is great for me in two ways because I already have this switch, and I cannot for the life of me find an exact match to my tyco breaker style toggle switches for shutting off the mags, but since I bought it many years ago I have lost the diode that goes on the starter relay, Do any of you know what diode I need to buy, I may end up at radio shack today,

[Dave S]

TJ,

Might check this item on ACS to see if it matches your switch number.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...lenoidassy.php

Looks like this diode assembly for the switch/solenoid is intended for a couple applications

[PapuaPilot]

This diode will work on any application that is uses a solenoid. When hooked up correctly the diode dissipates the collapsing field of the solenoid so it doesn't create a spark across the starter switch when you release it. Without the diode your starter switch can slowly burn up across the internal contacts and eventually fail.

This is called a clipping diode. I made my own using an IN4004 diode, heat shrink and crimped on the solderless terminals.

[TJay]

hey thanks guys