Engine Installation - RC Guys Super Decathlon ARF Assembly Manual

Engine Installation
Collect the following parts
engine mounting hardware
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­ 2 x engine mounting rails
­ 2 x engine mounting rail adjusters
­ 4 x 8­32x11/4" engine bolts
­ 4 x 8­32 T nuts
­ 4 x 8­32x1" mounting bolts
­ 4 x flat washers
­ 8 x lock washers
­ 4 x 8­32 lock nuts
fuel lines
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Your kit comes with a cowl that is 6 5/8" or 7 3/8" long with the cowl slid
over the Fuselage 3/8"­1/2". Measure the distance from the edge of the
cowl plus 1/16" to 1/8" clearance for the propeller. This will help calculate
where to position your engine on the mounting rails. You may have to
make or purchase stand offs, depending on the motor you use.
Traditional glow engine mount, hardware and fuel tank come complete with this kit.
Locate where your engine throttle control rod will exit the firewall and mark it. Drill a large enough hole
through the firewall.
The engine will have to be positioned on the firewall so that
the prop shaft exits the centre of the cowl opening.
It works best to stand up the Fuselage. It can be held that
way in a work bench or with the Landing Gear hanging on a
step ladders.
Then position the cowl so the stripes line up with the
Fuselage. Mark the location of the cowl with tape and gently
remove it and mark the position of the engine on the fire
wall.
The approximate center line of the prop shaft is 2­3/8" from
the top of the firewall and 4­1/8" from the left side of the
firewall (looking at the firewall)
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