
8) Align the Nose Wheel so it points straight ahead. Adjust the
Steering Arm position on the Nose Gear Wire so that the outer
hole in the arm is about 3/4" away from the front of the firewall
when the wheel is pointed straight ahead. Then tighten the set
screw in the Steering Arm. NOTE: This slightly forward angle to
the Steering Arm is necessary to allow the steering arm to turn to
the left without hitting the front of the firewall.
9) Use a marker pen to mark the location of the set screw on the
nose gear wire. Remove the wire and file or grind a flat spot in the
wire for the set screw to rest in. Then reassemble the parts,
tightening the set screw securely. The flat spot will help insure that
your nose gear steering doesn’t slip.
Skip this section if you are planning to use an electric motor.
Detailed instructions on installing an electric power system begin
on page 16.
The installation for either a 2-stroke or 4-stroke glow engine is
basically the same. The only differences being in the throttle arm
locations on the carburetors and the muffler locations. The factory-
installed throttle pushrod sleeve in the fuselage has been placed to
exit the firewall on the right side of the fuselage. Note that it is not
yet glued in place and is removable. This positioning is typical for
the throttle arm location on most 2-stroke engines. If you plan to
use a 4-stroke engine, it may be necessary to relocate the throttle
pushrod sleeve over to the left side of the firewall to line-up with the
4-stroke engine’s throttle arm. This is easy to do, using a long 1/4"
dia. drill bit to drill a new hole (aligned with the engine’s throttle
arm) through the firewall and through the second fuel tank support
former behind it.
Locate the following parts from the kit contents:
❑
(1) Right Glass-Filled Engine Mount
❑
(1) Left Glass-Filled Engine Mount
❑
(4) M3 x 20mm Phillips-Head Bolts; for mounts
❑
(4) M3 Flat Metal Washers; for mounts
❑
(4) 4-40 x 1” Slotted Bolts; for engine
❑
(4) 4-40 Lock Nuts; for engine
❑
(4) #4 Flat Metal Washers; for engine
❑
(1) 2” Spinner Assembly, black
❑
(1) 260cc (8.8 oz) Fuel Tank Assembly
❑
(1) Cowling
❑
(4) M2.6 x 10mm Screws for cowl mounting
You will also need to acquire these items (not supplied):
❑
(1) R/C Engine and suitable Propeller
❑
(1) Silicone Sealer (common kitchen & bath type)
ENGINE AND MOUNTS
The engine shown in these instructions, is a typical .46 size
2-stroke engine. The engine is mounted in the upright position,
providing easy access for field adjustments.
1) Bolt the engine mounts in place on the front of the firewall with
four M3 x 20mm mounting bolts and four M3 flat metal washers.
Leave the mounting bolts slightly loose for the moment - do not
tighten them until the next step.
2) Set your engine in place on the beams of the engine mounts. If
the beams of the mounts are too far apart to fit your engine, slide
the mounts closer together. If they are already too close together,
slide them apart. Notice that the holes in the mounts for the bolts
are slotted to allow you to adjust the mounts to fit your engine.
After you get the mounts in correct position, tighten all four
mounting bolts, securing the engine mounts on the firewall.
3) Slide the engine forward or aft on the engine mounts until the
front of the engine's thrust washer is 4-1/2" from the front of the
firewall.
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GLOW ENGINE INSTALLATION