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Old 07-09-2005, 11:49 PM
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Default Flywheel removal

Hello, I was wondering what is the best method of removing the flywheel off of my evolution .60 trainer engine??? My instructor at the field thought it would be better to not have it on engine after a few flights. He recommended a 2 blade prop as well instead of the 3 bladed on that is on it. He mentioned that it would have a bit quicker throttle response and be a little faster. Both things he recommended but I forgot to ask how... I figured someone on here would know!!!
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Old 07-10-2005, 08:56 AM
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Default RE: Flywheel removal

I THINK it just comes off, but I'm not sure. I've got both an Evo .46 and a .61, but neither of them were the trainer system engines, and didnt have flywheels. Your instructor is correct that your throttle response will improve, and speed will increase with the two blade prop.
Old 07-10-2005, 11:50 PM
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Heavythumbs,

Check out the Horizon Hobby website....Evolution Engines....Engine replacement parts. If I am not mistaken, they make a propdriver which will take the place of the driver/flywheel on your trainer engine. I have the smaller Evo trainer system and I too am thinking of replacing the flywheel and the three bladed prop in favor of a simple prop driver and two bladed prop. Hope this helps.


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Default RE: Flywheel removal

It's easy to remove the flywheel.

Place the unit over something that the flywheel will rest on, but allow the Thrust Plate to fall through (Like a partially open vise, or a larget Socket)

Place a small Socket (or large wooden dowel) on the thrust plate and bang it out with a hammer or mallet
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Old 07-11-2005, 07:29 PM
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Default RE: Flywheel removal

Wow, nice picture minnflyer!!![sm=thumbup.gif][sm=thumbup.gif] Thanks, that worked perfectly!!! Originally I was just wondering how to get it off the engine...channel locks and a piece of wood worked flawlessly and then I realized that the flywheel then needed to be removed from the thrust plate. Your idea was fantastic. Thanks again!!!

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