Specifications

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Section 17A: Engine Installation
(Saito 180GK)
Required Parts
• Fuselage • Engine mount (2)
• #8 washers (8) • Engine
• 8-32 x 1
1
/
4
" screws (8)
• 8-32 nylon lock nuts (4)
• Plywood engine mount spacers (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Phillips screwdriver • Measuring device
• Adjustable wrench • 11/32" socket wrench
Note: There are two engine installations in this
instruction manual (Section 17A and Section
17B). Section 17A covers the installation of the
Saito 1.80 Golden Knight (SAIE180GK).
Section 17B covers the installation of the Saito
200 TI (SAIE200TI).
Note: The P-51 comes with the blind nuts
preinstalled in the firewall. They are located for
the installation of the Saito 1.80-size four-
strokes. If you plan on using another engine,
you may need to remove the blind nuts and
drill new holes in the firewall for your
particular engine.
Section 17B covers relocating the blind nuts
for mounting the engine when using an engine
mount different than supplied with the kit.
Step 1
Locate the engine mount and the associated hardware.
Step 2
Temporarily install the engine to the rails using four
8-32 bolts, four washers and four lock nuts. Leave
the bolts loose enough to allow the engine to slide on
the engine mount.
Note: The engine mount is embossed with the
correct orientation for the mounts.