Ralph,

I could use some of your expertise. I presently have a Homelite 45cc on a GP Christen Eagle with the original carb on it. It doesn't idle very well, i.e. very erratic, plus it shakes a lot. I used to have a carb off a G38 on it and it ran better with less shake. The carb had to go back on the G38, so the original went back on it. The Homelite pulls about 7200rpm with a Zinger 20x8 prop here in Minnesota.

I am giving serious thought about installing a G62 that I purchased slightly used off RC Universe...runs good. I would kind of like the extra power over the Homelite, but since the Eagle is a bear to land, I would like to keep the weight of the switch over down. The Homelite weighs 4.5lbs with muffler, and motor mount. The G62 weighs 5.3lbs with a Bennett muffler and the flat plate Zenoah motor mount. How much could the weight of this G62's be reduced if you put an ignition system on it, how much would it cost, and how long would you need the engine?

Chuck Lundy