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Engine Manual Talon 190 and Lite 125 Ver .99b
4/08/2019
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Exhaust Port Couplings Section
The Exhaust port couplings hold the exhaust assembly together. They are designed to flex with the
vibration of the engine as regular bolts would just sheer off after a couple of flights. There are 2
Exhaust couplings:
Exhaust Port Coupling
holds the J-Pipe to the exhaust port coming of the head of the engine.
J-Pipe Coupling
holds the J-Pipe to the Expansion Chamber part of the exhaust
The couplings use a spring tightened bolt to hold the 2 parts of the coupling together. The bolts on the
coupling only need to be tightened to the point where if you grab the coupling with your hand it should
not rotate around the exhaust pipe. Each bolt should be evenly tightened to assure the coupling applies
even pressure while holding the exhaust pipes together.
Only tighten the bolt / spring assembly enough to the point where you cannot rotate the
coupling assembly by hand
Do not try to re-use high temp steel locking nuts. Once they are removed they should be
replaced
If you want to be extra safe you can use 2 locking nuts on each bolt assembly to assure they do
not loosen or fall off
Replace the nuts, bolts, and the springs if they look rusted, or if the bolt threads are excessively
wearing against the coupling flange. In some instances the spring will break and the bolt will begin to
rattle when the engine is run giving you a clear sign these need to be replaced. Make sure to check the
exhaust port coupling bolts and springs with each flight check as the vibration of the engine will cause
the bolts and springs to wear over time.