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Old 02-02-2005 | 09:33 PM
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lablkilz699
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Default Engine Mounting

Hi. I have just gotten back into my RC place project and im stuck at the same spot i was stuck at when i put it on the shelf a few months ago....

I have a supersportster by great planes, with a LA .46 OS engine and a 4YF futaba radio/servos setup. I know it may be a little underpowered but i dont really care because im sorta a begginer anyways so its probably better off...safer. haha.

Anyways, i have built the plane almost entirely, but i havent installed the engine, throttle or landing gear. The landing gear i can do once i put on the wings but the engine has be sort of in a state of unsureness.

How do i go about mounting it? Im using a great planes engine mount, and its attached to the firewall already. I went to a few hobby shops and no one has any idea how to do it? preatty bad for these "professionals" but whatever. Im assuming i need to drill holes then thread them? or can i get screws that will screw in and thats it? like wood screws or something... ive gone to autoparts stores...hardware stores...no one has a small enough drill bit or thread to fit...where can i go to get these if these are what i need.

Hobbytown U.S.A. is useless in this department....the response i got from them was "wait...why are you mounting the engine on the plane?" that was preatty explanitory that they wouldnt be much help...and i havent found it anywhere else. hope one of your guys can help out here.

Thanks


P.S. What will i need to do this job....like the tools and any special type of screws or anything.