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Old 12-03-2003 | 10:09 PM
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Default RE: Converting a Homelite Chainsaw engine for Model Aircraft Use

I converted one of those engines. I got it out of the Homelite 14" chainsaw, called the "Bandit" I think. It's a great engine! It already has the bigger carb and has better compression than the stock Homie 25s. I have it in my BUSA Fokker DR1 and it hauls it around great. I'm using an 18-6 prop but I'm sure it can handle more. I wish I had known about these engines before I got my 25s. They are less work to convert. You just have to make up some kind of beam type firewall mount.

Jim
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