Section.8:.Engine.installation - Hangar 9 P-51D 1.50 ARF Assembly Manual

Section 8: Engine Installation
Required Parts
•.Fuselage.
•#8.washers.(8).
•.Brass.connector.
•.8-32.nylon.lock.nuts.(4)
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•.8-32.x.1 / ".screws.(8)
.
4
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•.2 / ".x.3/4".x.3/8".plywood.spacer.(2)
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Required Tools and Adhesives
•.Phillips.screwdriver.
•.Adjustable.wrench.
•.Hobby.knife.
•.Drill.
•.1/2".foam
Note:.The.P-51D.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,.such.as.the.Saito.2.20,.you.may.need.
to.remove.the.blind.nuts.and.drill.new.holes.
in.the.firewall.for.your.particular.engine.
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.Step 1
Position.the.engine.mount.on.the.2
plywood.spacer..Mark.the.locations.for.the.engine..
mount.onto.the.plywood..Drill.the.locations.using.an.
11/64".drill.bit.
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•.Engine.mount.(2)
•.Engine
•.Connector.backplate
•.Measuring.device
•.11/32".socket.wrench
•.Felt-tipped.pen
•.Drill.bit:.11/64",.5/32"
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/ ".x.3/4".x.3/8".
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8

.Step 2
Locate.the.engine.mount.and.the.associated.hardware..
Attach.the.mount.to.the.firewall.using.the.spacers,.four..
1
8-32.x.1 / ".screws.and.four.#8.washers.
.
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.Step 3
Position.the.engine.so.the.drive.washer.is.1/2".forward.of.
the.nose.ring.of.the.fuselage..Tighten.the.screws.holding.
the.engine.to.the.mount..An.11/32".socket.wrench.will.
make.this.task.a.lot.easier.
Note:.You.may.need.to.adjust.the.position.
of.the.motor.after.the.spinner.is.installed.