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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)
• 13
3
/
4
" 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)
• 3
1
/
4
" (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
3
/
4
" (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.