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Old 07-18-2006 | 08:22 PM
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tonyL1
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Default inverted engine tank height question

HI, i almost have completed a older 1984 top flite red box kit called a top flite elder .20 , unlike what the plans call for
I've decided to canter the engine over , so its not totally inverted, with the cylinder at say a 8 oclock position
I've heard the more ya rotate a motor over, you basically raising the tank by a couple of inches
so where should the center of tank be located,, about level with the carb?
its a NIB O.S .25 FP going on plane with a airbleed carb , , Ive included a pic of the new top flite
Elder 40, showing the same engine placement as mine to give a idea as mines similiar
also i should mention, in the plans they show the engine totally inverted
curious more is they show a slant style tank, inverted also, with vent tube
facing downwards, wouldnt that just bubble up the fuel lol

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