ORIGINAL: aussiesteve
I got mine originaly just to evaluate it. The part of this hobby I enjoy most is the Engines and I like to evaluate new engines on the market.
There was nothing sinister in me selling mine other than I don't fly that size plane much and I have a couple of (much more expensive) engines that more than suit me for the occassions where I do use this size of plane.
The PTE 36 is showing itself to be a very good contender in the size range (It seems that 30 - 35cc is the new 26cc) and represents decent value for money. Only time will tell how long they will last but from what I have seen so far, there is no reason to expect it to be all that short. The one thing that they don't respond well to is under propping as they tend to run ''a bit ordinary'' if not properly loaded.
Steve,
I remember what you told me about this engine a few months back...Nevertheless, the rear exhaust (and rear intake, ala SAP180HP) configuration piqued my curiosity and I bought one to test on pipe. Good to know about the 20" props. I am currently running a 20x10 MDK hybrid on the OS33GT so that will be the prop I will run on the PTE initially. I also have a 19x12 and 19x13 coming. Any of these will work in my application, I am only looking to tailor the power curve and noise attenuation. The assumption is that this will be the equal of the 33GT on the amount and type of power, but I will see for myself.....
The price was certainly right. So far it's been the least expensive 30cc class engine to date for me, 279$ US. If it works, it will be cheap for pattern. If it doesn't, I will have a hardly used 36R for sale, cheap...LOL
BTW I have a Mintor 38cc for sale, cheap....Anyone interested I'll make you a great deal on a hardly used 38cc engine. PM me please, don't respond in this thread