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Old 05-29-2015 | 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by All Day Dan
Thank you ahicks for respecting my opinion. It’s not my opinion. It’s Futaba’s. I too read the DLE manual for their 20cc engine and would you believe it, they have the same opinion. Keep the RC and ignition system separated and don’t use metallic pushrods. It sounds like the OP should get in touch with the manufacturer of his RC and see what they say. Dan.

http://manuals.hobbico.com/dle/dleg0020-manual-v1_1.pdf
I respect your opinion on other topics Dan, but not this one, and it doesn't make any difference who you quote, because it's all regarding info that's badly in need of updating. It's not just me either. If I thought that were the case I wouldn't be saying anything. I would encourage others, possibly people that might be influenced by your comment here that would like to know more about it, to talk with guys that are currently flying, to see how/where they have their electronics mounted. Let's just say we need to agree to disagree.Regarding the DLE instructions? Those are the same ones that suggest shock mounting an engine is necessary, and that only 2 piece motor mounts should be used. Those are both examples of other comments that can be disregarded as easily/regularly as some of the "rules" spelled out in out of date electronics mounting suggestions.

I'm afraid I need to disagree with the fuel tank stopper comment as well. I would be among those that have not had a failure. I'll add that there is a certain amount of "finesse" involved when snugging it up though. If too tight, there's a pretty good chance you'll split the tank. If too loose, it won't seal. It just needs to be snugged up lightly. If you actually melt one with gas, I'd suggest something happened, and it's not actually the gasoline proof version of the stopper. Can't say as I've ever shared or heard of that issue.