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Section 10: Mounting the Engine
Parts Needed
• Fuselage assembly
• Engine mount w/hardware
• Propeller
• Spinner
Tools and Adhesives Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• Threadlock
Step 1
Locate the supplied engine mount and mounting hardware
[8-32 x 3/4" screw (4), 8-32 x 1" screw (4), 8-32 locknuts (4),
#8 washers (4)].
Step 2
Using the 8-32 x 3/4" screws and preinstalled T-nuts, secure the
engine mount to the firewall of the Alpha. Use Threadlock on the
screws to prevent them from coming loose during flight.
Step 3
Place the engine centered between the beams of the engine mount
and using the metal clamps, 8-32 x 1" screws, locknuts and
#8 washers secure the engine in place. Be sure the nuts are
captured in the bottom of the engine mount.
Step 4
Install the muffler onto your engine, using the hardware supplied
with your engine.
Step 5
Connect the fuel pickup line (red) to the carburetor nipple and
connect the vent/pressure line (green) to the pressure nipple on
the muffler.
Note:
The spinner and propeller will be installed in Section 13.
(Step 3 Photo)
(Step 3 Photo)
