New Zenoah 'ZP'engines....
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New Zenoah 'ZP'engines....
Hi All,
I haven't been able to find any user experience or reviews of the new Zenoah 'ZP' engines here on RCU. Has anyone tried one of these new engines?
I just ordered a ZP-26 from Horizon Hobby to power the new Hangar 9 1/4 Scale Super Cub I just got. I probably won't get to run the engine, and fly
this new bird until spring.....
Thanks,
John
I haven't been able to find any user experience or reviews of the new Zenoah 'ZP' engines here on RCU. Has anyone tried one of these new engines?
I just ordered a ZP-26 from Horizon Hobby to power the new Hangar 9 1/4 Scale Super Cub I just got. I probably won't get to run the engine, and fly
this new bird until spring.....
Thanks,
John
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RE: New Zenoah 'ZP'engines....
Horizon has not had them in stock very long. I doubt there are many in customers hands.
But people have been putting CH and RCEXL ignitions on G-26's for many years.. It has always been a satisfactory conversion.
So I'm sure you will enjoy yournew ZP for it is just a RCEXL ignition on a G26.
But people have been putting CH and RCEXL ignitions on G-26's for many years.. It has always been a satisfactory conversion.
So I'm sure you will enjoy yournew ZP for it is just a RCEXL ignition on a G26.
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RE: New Zenoah 'ZP'engines....
I have just bought a brand new Zenoah ZP 26Ei engine with electronic ignition, this is the first Zenoah I've had and seem to be a bit stumped. I thought I would assemble it to see how much space it would take in the cowl of my model, I fitted the exhaust and plug and tried to fit the plug cap...... well it seems no matter how I try it won't go on. The plug is supplied with the engine and is a Champion Y82, looking at the cap on the electronic ignition i doesn't even look like it would fit. Has anybody had any dealings with these engines and the plug/cap mismatch? or am I a complete numpty?..........
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RE: New Zenoah 'ZP'engines....
Go here and read post #14: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11537995/tm.htm
BCCHI is Terry from CH Ignitions and a respected authority. This is probably your problem.
Good luck,
AV8TOR
BCCHI is Terry from CH Ignitions and a respected authority. This is probably your problem.
Good luck,
AV8TOR
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RE: New Zenoah 'ZP'engines....
Thanks for the replies to my inane request, call me numpty......., I got it on, by christ aint it tight? getting it off was just as bad, it even had a bit of skin from my finger, but, at least I now know that it will go on and it is correct, thanks guys.
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RE: New Zenoah 'ZP'engines....
I always file a bit off the corners of the plugs to make cap removal a bit easier. Doesn't seem to affect the cap tension but really helps installation/removal. Just round the points a tiny bit.
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ORIGINAL: av8tor1977
Go here and read post #14: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11537995/tm.htm
BCCHI is Terry from CH Ignitions and a respected authority. This is probably your problem.
Good luck,
AV8TOR
Go here and read post #14: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11537995/tm.htm
BCCHI is Terry from CH Ignitions and a respected authority. This is probably your problem.
Good luck,
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RE: New Zenoah 'ZP'engines....
ORIGINAL: av8tor1977
Jeez Bill, I am sorry about that. ''Brain fart'' I suppose.
Yes, Bill is the main man behind CH Igntions, and I apologize for the mis-post! My bad!! Comes with getting older I suppose....
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Jeez Bill, I am sorry about that. ''Brain fart'' I suppose.
Yes, Bill is the main man behind CH Igntions, and I apologize for the mis-post! My bad!! Comes with getting older I suppose....
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BCCHI.Have some ignitions to build but too tired and Lazy.
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RE: New Zenoah 'ZP'engines....
My older G26 was just converted to use the new ZP ignition. Not exactly sure which lead (from the ignition box) goes to the pickup on the engine (ther are 2 leads) ? Also, the old ignition had a grounding wire .... is there no grounding wire with the new ZP modules ?
Thanks. Bob
Thanks. Bob
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I guess I answered my own question. I picked up an RCExl hub from AgapeRacing and also a pair of CM-6 caps and 14-10mm plug adapter, bolted on the 2" single bolt zenoah prop hub and it works great! that save me some time not drilling 4 extra holes each change of a prop. The CM-6 caps reduced the over engine diameter to 10"