RCV 58 CD engines...
03-13-2004, 05:50 PM
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RCV 58 CD engines...
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I'm considering a pair of RCV 58 four strokes for a new plane if I can find out what their two stroke equivalent is and their reliablility factor.
Anyone out there using these engines yet? Please help.
Thanks...
I'm considering a pair of RCV 58 four strokes for a new plane if I can find out what their two stroke equivalent is and their reliablility factor.
Anyone out there using these engines yet? Please help.
Thanks...
03-14-2004, 11:35 PM
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RE: RCV 58 CD engines...
My .02 cents about thr RCV .58CD
I had one in a Cessna 182 and it sounded and ran beautifully
with a 12x7 prop. Never quit. I did have and on-board glow driver
but it would idle at 2200 all day then transition right now.
Break it in slow and rich for 2-3 tanks of fuel
and fly it.
PITA factor- Most readily availible engine mounts won't work
without modification as the crankcase has some bulges and bumps
not present on common 2strokes. I ended up making some out of Al.
The mount ears could be wider
I had one in a Cessna 182 and it sounded and ran beautifully
with a 12x7 prop. Never quit. I did have and on-board glow driver
but it would idle at 2200 all day then transition right now.
Break it in slow and rich for 2-3 tanks of fuel
and fly it.
PITA factor- Most readily availible engine mounts won't work
without modification as the crankcase has some bulges and bumps
not present on common 2strokes. I ended up making some out of Al.
The mount ears could be wider
