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MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/9/2010 5:44 PM   
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DO PLEASE LIST your favorite user friendly GASOLINE ENGINE -the size,oil you are using ,octane of the gas , prop size and brand ,RPM you are turning , the airframe you are flying it in and how long you have used that fine engine everyone selling an engine has the best one ( PER THE ADVERTISEMENTS ) -lets get down to what is really working for the RC modeling community ,at the flying fields, regarding gasoline engines PLEASE GIVE as much of the info above that is possible so we may duplicate your success with running and using the engine of your choice mostly concerned with long term PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY ( so youtube showing how fast a new engine on the market STARTSis not much value to anyone ) ENJOY BEST REGARDS TONY

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/9/2010 5:47 PM   
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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/9/2010 6:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		user friendly,it has to be Taurus52 for me,7400 on a Menzs 22-8,most reliable,trouble free engine i have.
but the DLE55 has my attention now 7300 Xoar 22-8 laminate.but not enough time on it to tell how trouble free it is.all of my engines like Stihl Ultra @ 32-1.
i also like the BME58 a lot, but a little more finicky to tune and you half to pay more attention to the air coming in and going out of cowl for cooling,7640 on a Xoar 22-8 laminate,i love that.
those are the three best that i have,can't just pick one.

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/9/2010 7:18 PM   
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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/9/2010 7:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		DLE-55 (now that I've resolved the crank bearing issue) After several gallons of regular gas with Homelite oil at 32:1 its cranking a Vess 23c at 7100 rpm. Always starts within 6 or 7 flips at the beginning of the day, sounds good with an MT-C65 canister. Its on the PRC 30% YAK-54.

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/9/2010 8:19 PM   
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The sweetest gas engine I've ever run was a 3w 100iB2 signature series engine, and second is my Zenoah G-62 w/CH ignition. I'm getting some time on a 3W 70i, and have to say that this is the SMOOTHEST running single cyl. engine I've ever owned. Powerful too, as it yanks my 22 lb. Edge 540 around with abandon.
Oil used is BelRay S-2 @ 32 -1, then 50 -1 after breakin. Also use Yamalube, Pennzoil and have very good results with any of these.(no hard carbon deposits)
The 100 swung a 27 x 10 and the 70 is on a 24 x 10. The G-62 uses a 22 x 10. Thrust/power with these is exceptional.

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/9/2010 11:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		For straight out ease of use, lack of problems, ease of tuning, decent power and overall reliability - G62 lite from RC Extreme power.


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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/10/2010 12:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		For user friendly it has to go to all of the Brison and Taurus engines I've had. Easy to tune and never any problems if I didn't hit the ground first. Next in line has to be a DA. If you can't get a DA to run you shouldn't be running a gasser.

I'm not going to enter the oil/octane/prop debate that is assured to start soon.

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/10/2010 1:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		Brison 2.4EI auto advance. Except for the needles location on the carb. Mite scary if you want to tune with the engine running!!!! My G-62s have been great, all mags.

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/10/2010 2:02 AM   
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Status: offline 		TOM, you forgot Spark plug in your list.

My fave is my Brison 3.2 with TCSA, that's why it's on my mantle and not in an airplane where my thumbs could hurt it. One of these days when I find an airframe worthy enough I'll put her back to work.

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/10/2010 2:24 AM   
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Status: offline 		RCG-55 from Hobby King - Absolutely and undoubtedly! Maybe B&D53 ... only slightly maybe!
Bugger those overpriced 3W, MVVS, Brison, DA, DLE, Zenoah, etc etc !
Bring'it'on!

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/10/2010 3:28 AM   
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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/10/2010 5:26 AM   
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RCG-55 from Hobby King - Absolutely and undoubtedly! Maybe B&D53 ... only slightly maybe!
Bugger those overpriced 3W, MVVS, Brison, DA, DLE, Zenoah, etc etc !
Bring'it'on!


Ain't going there cuz I know what cher doin'

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/10/2010 5:00 PM   
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ORIGINAL: bkdavy

DLE-55 (now that I've resolved the crank bearing issue) After several gallons of regular gas with Homelite oil at 32:1 its cranking a Vess 23c at 7100 rpm. Always starts within 6 or 7 flips at the beginning of the day, sounds good with an MT-C65 canister. Its on the PRC 30% YAK-54.

Brad

HI
WHAT was the crank bearing issue you had-and what did you do to solve the problem-if you replaced the bearings which did you choose to use ? this is an engine i am sure many are concidering using in the future
any info on the DLE 55the DLA 56 or the now DM 55 would be helpful-ARE THEY ALL THE SAME ENGINE BY DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS ? BEST REGARDS TONY

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/10/2010 5:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		Any of my Zenoahs.....to be honest, I have always said that one of my all time favs is my first Homelite saw conversion-33cc. That engine has never, ever missed a beat and has had ZERO issues in the last 5yrs. I have been running it in my Jerrys Big Boy. It spins a Xoar 18x6 @ 8,900+ and is very smooth. I got a NIB DLE 55 that I am eager to test out and see how it compares to the DL50 I had. I use Penz. air cooled in all my gassers @ 32:1 and if I ever change it will be Stihl Ultra

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/10/2010 6:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		Re the DLE 55. Do a search and one will find it's an old and resolved issue. The manufacturer changed bearings quite some time ago. Only those with zero or extremely limited gasser history are referencing ancient issues.

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/10/2010 6:34 PM   
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Ain't going there cuz I know what cher doin'


You mean that nice juicy bait was for nothing?
Damn!

Seriously, I personally favour engines that are ported with the high power at relatively low RPM range and therefore have the ability to swing larger props. This kind of porting is typical of engines like 3W and MVVS. I have an MVVS 80cc installed in a 97" Zero and have a 3-blade 26x10 prop which even though is in the very upper end of the recommended range, it runs well and exceptionally smooth for a single cyl 80cc. Without doubt the nicest engine I have had.
I'm now looking to buy my next MVVS80, this time it will be the twin spark version.


In the 50cc class, you would find them swinging 24" props, even 25", all depending on the application (type of plane). I won't even go into the oil thing.
Like everything else in life, you get what you pay for

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/10/2010 8:14 PM   
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Status: offline 		I've got, in an aircraft:

2 SPE 43's

2 RCGF 20's

2 DLE's 20 and 30cc

1 G-62

1 Fugi 43

1 Evo 35cc

1 CRRC 26

The Fugi leaks like a sieve. The SPE's have been reliable, but average in performance. The RCGF's run well and are easy to start. The G-62 hand-starts so easy it's incredible. The CRRC has a low power output and the timing was so far off I had to use an electric starter til Jedi-Jody indicated it needed re-timed. It was at 50 degrees advance. Now at 28, it is much better. The Evolution has a great power-to-weight ratio, and the DLE's have the most power for their size. I run all of them on 8 to 10 inches of pitch and use 32-1 Royal Purple synthetic oil. Favorite: The DLE 30.

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/10/2010 11:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		Tough choice for me. My top three favorites would have to be my DA150, g62lite, and my ZDZ Super 80 which I foolishly sold this summer.

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/11/2010 1:28 AM   
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I've got, in an aircraft:

2 SPE 43's

2 RCGF 20's

2 DLE's 20 and 30cc

1 G-62

1 Fugi 43

1 Evo 35cc

1 CRRC 26

The Fugi leaks like a sieve. The SPE's have been reliable, but average in performance. The RCGF's run well and are easy to start. The G-62 hand-starts so easy it's incredible. The CRRC has a low power output and the timing was so far off I had to use an electric starter til Jedi-Jody indicated it needed re-timed. It was at 50 degrees advance. Now at 28, it is much better. The Evolution has a great power-to-weight ratio, and the DLE's have the most power for their size. I run all of them on 8 to 10 inches of pitch and use 32-1 Royal Purple synthetic oil. Favorite: The DLE 30.


I just want to see this aircraft! How in the world do you get it started with out cutting a hand or arm off?!

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/11/2010 3:00 PM   
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Status: offline 		1 - Zenoah G-62 Ralph Cunningham prepaired. (Great engine)

1 - Brillelli Toro 25 conversion (Very good engine)

1 - SPE 26 (just OK engine)

1 - SPE 40 (just OK engine)

1 - Zenoah G-20ei w/RCXL ignition (Great engine)

1 - RCGF 26 engine (Good engine)

1 - RCGF 45 engine (Good engine)

1 - Brillelli Polon 46 conversion (Very good engine)

1 - First Place 40 engine (Excellent engine this is the best engine in my humble opinion)

1 - JBA 15G engine (To early to evaluate this one yet)

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, best wishes and good safe flying.

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/11/2010 4:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have a few engines also.  I will post a group photo of all of them right here.  I got to get ready to fly tis afternoon....weather permitting!!!!   36+ maybe???   Capt,n

EDIT...No flying...too cold & too windy. 

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/11/2010 4:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		if it wasn't supposed to rain 2" today I would be flying my ultra stick lite 120 with my McCulloch 32cc conversion on it, runs like a top, its my only plane with a gas engine that's complete right now...

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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/11/2010 6:32 PM   
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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE - 12/11/2010 10:09 PM   
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Zenoah G26 with C&H ignition (great engine)
Spe 26 ( runs good, no power)
DLE 30 (great engine)
ZDZ 40 (great engine)
Evolution 45 (good engine, bearing problems)

My fav out of the bunch is the DLE 30. Easy hand start, lightweight, great power and very reliable.

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