Originally posted by Fishstyx
If the carb is exactly at the center of the fuel tank then it will siphon regardless of whether it's upside down or right side up since a full tank will place the fluid level above the carb in all orientations around the axis. However, the force of the siphon should be minimal.
Jason
Jason,
I didn't think of that since I have never seen a kit, especially an ARF build out this way, but you are correct. In this case, sidemounting the engine as suggested in the first post will not solve anything. The builder is going to need to move the tank.
John