Peak model 65 / GS65 RTF weight
08-26-2007, 12:39 AM
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Peak model 65 / GS65 RTF weight
There is a long thread on this engine but the weight issue is never really clarified. For those who have it AND measured the weight personally: what if the weigh tof the engine with muffler and ignition? I have seen at least 3 specs listed by different sellers with numbers differing by almost a pound!
Also, has it been veryfied that G62 muffler fits?
Many thanks
Also, has it been veryfied that G62 muffler fits?
Many thanks
08-27-2007, 09:14 PM
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RE: Peak model 65 / GS65 RTF weight
Andy,
No, the G-62 muffler does not fit. I went ot the hobby store Saturday and the bolt holes are way smaller than the Peak 65.
John Franklin
No, the G-62 muffler does not fit. I went ot the hobby store Saturday and the bolt holes are way smaller than the Peak 65.
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08-27-2007, 09:21 PM
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RE: Peak model 65 / GS65 RTF weight
Andy,
by the way. The engine is WAYY light. It is definitely worth the money. Very Very powerful and runs great. Very loud, but I like loud. The muffler has no baffling in it, that is why it is so loud and probably so powerful. The muffler is more like a header. Also, it is a GAS Guzzler. Do not attempt to fly for more than 8 minutes. SERIOUSLY. I dead sticked it twice the first two times I flew. I couldn't believe the engine quit when it was running so good. When I landed and checked the fuel, Empty. It quit only because it had no fuel. Hope this helps.
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by the way. The engine is WAYY light. It is definitely worth the money. Very Very powerful and runs great. Very loud, but I like loud. The muffler has no baffling in it, that is why it is so loud and probably so powerful. The muffler is more like a header. Also, it is a GAS Guzzler. Do not attempt to fly for more than 8 minutes. SERIOUSLY. I dead sticked it twice the first two times I flew. I couldn't believe the engine quit when it was running so good. When I landed and checked the fuel, Empty. It quit only because it had no fuel. Hope this helps.
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08-27-2007, 10:01 PM
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RE: Peak model 65 / GS65 RTF weight
Thanks!
Could you measure the didtance between the muffler mounting holes? There has to be a good muffler out there that fits!
Could you measure the didtance between the muffler mounting holes? There has to be a good muffler out there that fits!
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RE: Peak model 65 / GS65 RTF weight
Andy,
The distance is 2 1/4 inches. You can see pics of my engine mounted on my 85" Extra 260 in the Peak model 65 forum.
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The distance is 2 1/4 inches. You can see pics of my engine mounted on my 85" Extra 260 in the Peak model 65 forum.
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09-03-2007, 08:08 PM
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RE: Peak model 65 / GS65 RTF weight
Just got my engine in the mail. Looks OK fo rthe price. 2 questions
1. I can, with some effort, turn the engine through TDC just by grabbing the hub (no prop). Is this normal? How tight is yours? I have bigger engines (3W-157), which are much tighter--I realize, of course, that seze makes a big differene here.
2. Spark plug. It is Jenn Feng 9295-32001. 14mm plug--but it looks crappy. Where can I find a replacement? Which plug fits?
Thanks
1. I can, with some effort, turn the engine through TDC just by grabbing the hub (no prop). Is this normal? How tight is yours? I have bigger engines (3W-157), which are much tighter--I realize, of course, that seze makes a big differene here.
2. Spark plug. It is Jenn Feng 9295-32001. 14mm plug--but it looks crappy. Where can I find a replacement? Which plug fits?
Thanks
