Originally Posted by
mashp39
After looking again at the mount, it will be possible to move the engine ahead about 1/4" so the problem will go away. Thanks for your input. The plane had Great Planes Big Stik decals on it before I recovered it and it was an ARF. All the set-up info is available from the internet including the manual.
If you're thinking about just moving the engine forward and drilling new holes... do be aware the engine mount could potentially be weak at the site of the rearward original holes. I've seen this attempted and the mount failed right on those holes. Since this is a metal mount, it might be fine... but I'm forewarning you of the potential failure.
There is quite a bit of force and vibration coming from the engine to the mount... which is fine when the engine and mount are all bolted up, and the mount isn't compromised... but any holes that are unsecured that are between the engine and firewall have a much higher chance of breaking through...
I probably wouldn't do it... and its totally up to you... but this is an FYI to keep an eye on that area of your engine mount... and stay behind the prop at all times regardless. I hope this makes sense..
Good luck with it. I have a Stik also...I've actually had 3 of them... they're a great classic fun plane.