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Section 8 Engine Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage 1/4-20 x 1" bolts (4)
17" throttle pushrod tube 1/4" fuel tubing
Nylon clevis 1/4" split washers (4)
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" throttle pushrod Cowling
•#4 washer (4) 1/4" fuel tube (4)
Clunk (fuel pickup) Metal caps (2)
Fuel tubing Fuel tank
Rubber stopper M3 x 20 screw
15" (380mm) tie wrap
4-40 x 1" socket head screw (4)
Metal tubes (short and long)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Medium CA Drill
Ruler Square
Hobby knife Razor saw
Foam: 1/4" (6mm)
Rotary tool with sanding drum
Drill bit: 5/32" (4mm), 7/32" (5.5mm)
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" (83mm) spinner and adapters
Phillips screwdriver
Step 1
Attach the engine standoff onto the engine using the
instructions provided with the engine. Also collect all the
items required for the exhaust system at this time.
Step 2
Attach the engine to the firewall using the hardware
provided with your engine from the inside of the firewall.
Mount the muffler to the engine.
Step 3
Determine the proper location for the throttle pushrod.
Mark the location with a felt-tipped pen. Remove the
engine and drill the firewall for the pushrod tube using a
drill and 5/32" (4mm) drill bit. Roughen the tube using
medium sandpaper. Slide the tube into position and use
medium CA to glue it to the firewall.
Step 4
Trim the tube 1/2" (13mm) in front of the throttle servo
tray. Place a 1/4" (6mm) piece of fuel tubing onto a clevis,
then thread the clevis onto the 13
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" (350mm) throttle
pushrod. Attach the clevis to the carburetor arm. Use a
brass connector to connect the throttle pushrod to the
servo arm as shown.