Originally Posted by
vertical grimmace
Weight is not a problem, it depends on application. For IMAC yes, for Warbird no. IMAC is the reason the zenoahs lost popularity and DA gained. Now that warbirds are popular, we want the nose weight. Speaking of which, I love my spring starters.
Also, what is so bad about a rear carb engine? I have never had an issue with this configuration. Straight shot back for the throttle servo, and very easy solutions available for the choke. I run a cable back to my accessory hatch for the choke control.
People bash the zenoahs for being heavy. When you go EI vice the spring starter and heavy mount, they are right in line with most other engines power to weight wise.. In a 18lb plane all up they will 3d with anything else.
How many rear carb installations do you have flying and have to maintain? Not talking about working the choke..Depending on the plane the rear carb is a pain for access,for maintenance and adjustments. On my pitts, the carb on the 85 is behind the firewall and a pain to reach the needles, on my spitfire, pain to get too again as it is behind the firewall. Anything with a round cowl where you can fit a side carb without cutting a hole, a side carb my first choice... And its nice to be able to shoot a shot of gasoline in a side carb engine to prime it without having to wear your arm out flipping it in the springtime when they come out of storage.