tph1,
The stock mount is like the Dave Brown except the bar with the engine mounting
holes is one piece , not split like the stock one. The Dave Brown mount seems to
work OK but I'm no expert in this as this is my first 4-stroke and my first D-B mount.
I have decided to modify the nose on my second one and install a Hyde type A mount.
I already have the mount and after some measuring it will be a fairly easy modification.
The Hyde just looks like a better mount and they ARE the best. Central Hobbies has
them on sale now at $59.95.

I am flying with CG a 7.25" from leading edge of wing measured at fuselage sides and
have no mixes in Radio for knife edge , etc. Works for me.

Check Tru Turns web site. You can order directly from them and they can modify any
spinner as you want it and anything you want is always available.

I used Radio South 1/4 scale CA hinges and they worked perfectly. Be careful removing
the metal ones and you won't pull out much balsa. I have never had a Radio South hinge
fail and I have been using them for quite a few years , just make sure you use the proper
installation procedure.

I used the stock pull-pull tubes and they work great , I see no reason to change them.

tommy s