Nitro Power Unit; Fuel - THUNDER TIGER P-51D MUSTANG Assembly Manual

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55. Refer to page 21 and apply all decal in place. Next
glue on the machine guns.
56. CA the fillet to fuselage both at side and saddle.
Engine Installation
57. Locate the engine mount hardware, then install the
engine mount on firewall with four 6/32 x 24mm screws.
58. Measure from the firewall to the front of thrust
washer at 117mm( 4-9/16"). Mark the engine mounting
hole position on the engine mounts.
59. Secure the engine with four 3x 18mm wood screws.
60. Install the guide tube in the fuselage. Epoxy the tube
in place.
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61. Install the throttle pushrod. You might need to screw
off the throttle lever first then attach to Z-bend throttle
pushrod end. Bend the pushrod for smooth movement.
62. Locate the fuel tank accessories then assemble the
fuel tank.
63. Install the fuel tank in place then secure it with nylon
tie band. Note orientation of the tank.
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64. Secure the EZ connector on the servo horn with M2
washer and M2 nut. Make sure the connector is rotate
freely. Apply CA on M2 nut from loosening.
65. Secure the throttle servo in servo tray then install
the servo horn as shown. Adjust the throttle and secure
the pushrod with 3x3mm setscrew.
66. Use a piece of paper and draw the exhaust port
position on the paper.
You may need to enlarge drawing a little bit.
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