Engine and Pipe
It is highly recommended that you use at least the
lower bypass in the installation. The gear doors are
cut into the fuselage just in front of the engine intake
and a significant amount of debris might easily be
pulled into the engine intake if not protected.
Fit the pipe to the rear of the bypass. Note that the
tabs on the pipe are not exactly centered. Position the
pipe so the tabs are oriented toward the top of the
bypass.
Straighten the tabs to remove any folds. The tabs
should be relatively straight.
Make sure the pipe is fully positioned up onto the
bypass. Drill holes through the tabs and the bypass
and fit bolts. Do not tighten at this point.
Remove the pipe and paint the exhaust end with flat
black paint if desired.
Trial fit the pipe, the bypass and your engine into the
fuse. The fixed intakes may require trimming to allow
forward clearance for larger engines. The intakes
may also need to be notched at the top to allow
clearance for the starter assembly. Position the
bypass such that the engine is as far forward as
practical, while allowing the pipe to protrude slightly
from the aft of the fuselage.
Make sure the engine is centered in the bypass to the
pipe, and that you allow the appropriate separation
between the exhaust cone and pipe as specified by
the engine manufacturer.
If necessary, trim the bypass to allow the engine tabs
to sit flat on the mounting rails (see photo).
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