planenutzz

The dark side of model planes Rev, feel the dark side, like it you will mmmm hmmm

!WarBirds70?

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marcokemp

Hi guyz, can somebody tell me how long stand offs I need? Would safe me a lot of time measuring and/or trial fitting. I have a Saito FG90R3 with a three blade Ramoser prop.
Thanks Marco

planenutzz

I may have put that info back in the thread, best to measure to make sure everything is perfect. It is not as simple as a standoff of a certain length.

elmshoot

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I recommend measure your set up properly. if you have to error a MM or two short instead of too long as you can always add a washer or two to bring it to position.
Sparky

planenutzz

stand it on its tail with rudder off and secure to a step ladder, position the engine so it sits on the engine mount drill marks then do a trial fit of the cowl, make sure cowl is seated correctly then measure for prop hub face and centering within the cowl.
The centring is critical if you wish to fit a fan.
Adjust as necessary building it up till you have engine at correct distance from firewall. Note I used a piece of 8mm steel plate to add nose weight so might stand offs are a bit shorter than others.
Have a look back over my posts where I did this.

Measure, measure, measure then repeat!

marcokemp

Thanks for the tips guys!

planenutzz

you still flying yours? I am yet to to test fly mine.

elmshoot

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Yes My airplane is still around, I haven't flown it in a year since I am tied up doing other airplane stuff.

planenutzz

There is always something! I have not flown in about 4 months as my landrover is in getting transmission done and there has been back log with parts and getting valve body done.