Need Advice on 50cc Engine Pick!
11-24-2005, 09:27 PM
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RE: Need Advice on 50cc Engine Pick!
Hey bugman how many times did you have to replace the reeds? I had one that the reeds were only good for about 2 gals. would not turn a 24x8 very good either.
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11-25-2005, 07:45 AM
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RE: Need Advice on 50cc Engine Pick!
Hi,
No reed replacement on any of the engines. One engine had a broken reed holder upon delivery which was replaced on warranty. AI sent me a new holder as per my request and I replaced it rather than sending in the whole engine.
No experience with a 24 x 8. If you had a bad reed, that will seriously affect engine performance. My research planes are very hevy with wing loadings of 50 ozs and up so I use a Bolly 22 x 8 on the engines. Engines turn in the low 7ks on the ground.
Elson
No reed replacement on any of the engines. One engine had a broken reed holder upon delivery which was replaced on warranty. AI sent me a new holder as per my request and I replaced it rather than sending in the whole engine.
No experience with a 24 x 8. If you had a bad reed, that will seriously affect engine performance. My research planes are very hevy with wing loadings of 50 ozs and up so I use a Bolly 22 x 8 on the engines. Engines turn in the low 7ks on the ground.
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11-25-2005, 08:02 AM
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RE: Need Advice on 50cc Engine Pick!
Hands down DA!
When Taurus learns how to make/use a proper size muffler......then maybe Taurus.
The one that came with my 2.6 is a boat anchor used on there larger engines!
When Taurus learns how to make/use a proper size muffler......then maybe Taurus.
The one that came with my 2.6 is a boat anchor used on there larger engines!
11-26-2005, 10:27 AM
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RE: Need Advice on 50cc Engine Pick!
I completely agree, buy one thats in stock! And build your plane as light as possible, I remember that the Midwest kits come out heavy, so toss the wood and get some contest balsa.
Thats it!
Buy the engine from a company that sells contest balsa, and that will save you on shipping.
Now wasn't that easy!
Thats it!
Buy the engine from a company that sells contest balsa, and that will save you on shipping.
Now wasn't that easy!
11-26-2005, 11:12 AM
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RE: Need Advice on 50cc Engine Pick!
ORIGINAL: JoeAirPort
DA 50 Slimline is 8.9 ounces. I just weighed it on a very accurate scale.
DA 50 Slimline is 8.9 ounces. I just weighed it on a very accurate scale.
11-26-2005, 11:48 AM
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RE: Need Advice on 50cc Engine Pick!
your lucky if yours only weighs 8.9 on your very acc. scale . My snap-on tools ac recharging scale weighs my muffler at 12.1 exactly. I have a pic of this some where.
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11-26-2005, 12:28 PM
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RE: Need Advice on 50cc Engine Pick!
ORIGINAL: Bob Laine
Brison is not in business at the present time. The DA is a good engine but The Taurus engine, is the absolute best 50cc engine on the market.........Period. Just check the thread on this forum.
Brison is not in business at the present time. The DA is a good engine but The Taurus engine, is the absolute best 50cc engine on the market.........Period. Just check the thread on this forum.
Their website is up and running and they have a full page ad in the latest Model Aviation.
11-26-2005, 02:14 PM
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RE: Need Advice on 50cc Engine Pick!
if your plane is under 17lbs. MVVS45, smoooother! and no rattling sounds like my da50 has even after all updates have been made,a lot faster throttle response and a little more power on the MVVS if over 17lbs. MVVS 58 i have had great service from DA never had to spend a dime more after buying from DA,the DA starts in one to three flips warm or cold
