Pilot RC 73" Sbach
08-04-2010, 08:28 AM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
Keemos,If you decide to move the firewall let me know and I will give my 2cents worth. Not a hard thing to do, but a little time consuming. I would really try to do the shorter standoffs and deal with the needles in some fashion. Or convert back to side mount carb. They can't be that bad, they were in production for a while.
08-04-2010, 10:56 AM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
ORIGINAL: bob21
so how do you know to get the right version of the plane? from chief or tbm? for the new dle.
so how do you know to get the right version of the plane? from chief or tbm? for the new dle.
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Keemos,If you decide to move the firewall let me know and I will give my 2cents worth. Not a hard thing to do, but a little time consuming. I would really try to do the shorter standoffs and deal with the needles in some fashion. Or convert back to side mount carb. They can't be that bad, they were in production for a while.
Keemos,If you decide to move the firewall let me know and I will give my 2cents worth. Not a hard thing to do, but a little time consuming. I would really try to do the shorter standoffs and deal with the needles in some fashion. Or convert back to side mount carb. They can't be that bad, they were in production for a while.
08-04-2010, 12:03 PM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
I had originally ordered mine from Cheif but were backordered. So I got one from Troy Built not knowing which version I was getting. Just lucky. I don't know if there is a change in the stock number between the old version or the new. They should let you know before you buy it. But somtimes its the sale before service.
08-04-2010, 12:22 PM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
i talked to both distributers today chief and tbm tbm said its older version for side mount dle carb and chief is not sure because there on a slow boat from china right now may not be out till september. just may go with 50 cc version now
08-04-2010, 02:33 PM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
skysfallin, I have not started mine yet but just had to open it back up to measure the firewall. Mine measures 3 1/4 right in the top middle and on the left side it measured approx 3 3/8 and on the right side it measured 3 1/8". That is facing from the tail to the nose. That should be close to what yours is. I noticed also you put some triangle stock on the top of yours. I thinks this arf is one of the best built and awesome looks that I have purchased. I got my Dle 30 from tower like you did. I have got to get to putting this beauty together.
08-04-2010, 04:31 PM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
Wore-out-pilot... what is the measurement of the center offset line you have for your engine box? I just wanted to compare it to mine (old version). Thanks!
08-05-2010, 09:12 AM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
Again looking from the rear the left side of box measures 2 1/2" to the center line and on the right side it measures 2 3/4" to the center line. Looking at the top of box the left side is 3 5/16" and the center is 3 1/4" and the right side measures 3 1/8". I hope this is was you where looking for, if not let me know.
08-05-2010, 10:23 AM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
If you look at the pictures between mine and Keemos plane you will see a large difference between the motor box length. His picture jumped out at me so I measured mine and found almost an inch shorter. So if your measurement is in the 3.5 inch or less you have the newer version. If you have the longer motor box I would send it back and await the new version. It gripes me that Cheif or Troy Built don't say anything about which version they are shipping, knowing the DLE V1 is not available anymore. I guess they don't want to be stuck with old stock. Sales before service.
08-05-2010, 10:42 AM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
thats exactly why i am going with the right version 30% from extremerc in canada, who imporitn this from pakistan.. the long wait will be worht it though i am sure of that ..
08-05-2010, 04:17 PM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
i have the old version and you two have the new ones. I think that offset center line will be different too... what is the measurement of the center offset center line on yours?
08-10-2010, 02:20 PM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
Keemos, have you decided what to do with your firewall combination? I would cut the hole and put the carb inside the box or convert back to side mount carb. If the needles are an issue the good thing is once you have them adjusted you usually don't have to readjust very often.
08-11-2010, 11:39 AM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
skysfallin - i was actually going to cut the firewall... but now my brother offer to buy the plane from me. He has an engine (not a DLE30) that will fit with out mod to the box. I'm just going to wait for the shipment from Chief and hope they are the newer version. Thanks for your help... and i do agree about adjustment to engine once you have them running well... i have a 50cc that didn't have to tinker with with needle after it was tuned correctly.
08-11-2010, 02:55 PM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
Thats a shame it won't work, because I raved about how great and well thought out this plane is. I would really have been pissed if I had gotten the earlier version. Anyway I sold my 30cc size and ordered the 50 cc size from Cheif. It is supposed to be here next Monday. I hope it's as well thought out as the 30 size I got first go round. Barracuda Hockey raves about the 50cc size.
08-11-2010, 03:50 PM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
I'm sure it would have worked if I continued with what I’ve planned. I had it posted on the other forum but I might as well post it here just incase someone is look to do it. It looks simple enough now that I see what your engine box was like. If you look at the pictures... I would have cut out the mark area and bring the firewall to 1.1875" giving you a total 2.75" from the center of the box. I would have used the 2 provided rectangle pieces over the sides and I would cut out pieces that would fit on the top and bottom.
I like the 50cc sizes myself and I’m sure you'll be happy with it... but I’m just looking for asmaller gasser. I don't really have space to fit anything bigger in the Mustang... LOL! IfItake my 50 to the field... that's all I can take... hope with the 30 will let me take some of my electric planes.
08-14-2010, 02:11 AM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
Tony,
Ihave jsut purchased the Sbach 26% from pilot and i would have to say that the build quality is amazing, rubber wheels, no wrinkles on the coverings, gas tank and fuel dot presintalleed, pull-pull rudder cable preinstalled, landing gear reinforced all the links and horns come with the kit. so i have to say Pilot RCreally seem to offer a good package.
Ihave jsut purchased the Sbach 26% from pilot and i would have to say that the build quality is amazing, rubber wheels, no wrinkles on the coverings, gas tank and fuel dot presintalleed, pull-pull rudder cable preinstalled, landing gear reinforced all the links and horns come with the kit. so i have to say Pilot RCreally seem to offer a good package.
08-14-2010, 12:54 PM
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RE: Pilot RC 73
Tony, if you have read this thread you will see that there is an early version of this plane designed for the DLE30 v1 and a later version designed for the
DLE30 V2. Since the V1 has been discontinued make sure you get the latest version of this plane. The difference is the length of the motor box. The latest version has a motorbox length of 3.5 in from the cowl ring. Look back through the pictures here and you will see a long and short box.
You want the short box.
DLE30 V2. Since the V1 has been discontinued make sure you get the latest version of this plane. The difference is the length of the motor box. The latest version has a motorbox length of 3.5 in from the cowl ring. Look back through the pictures here and you will see a long and short box.
You want the short box.