On my Picco 80, the carb is plastic with an aluminum venturi and steel barrel. The main needle is double O ringed and STIFF to turn. The idle is also very stiff and so far has not moved. Maybe the needles will become looser with more run and fly time, but its something to keep an eye on, thanks.

The engine itself runs much better than I imagined it would. Especially the idle and transition. I expected it to run really roughly while still quite rich, and yet it behaved super.

I bought this one figuring that the Picco line of DF engines is no longer available, ie, no more parts readily available - is that correct? I figured for the money I paid for it even if I got a summer or two of flying it would be worth it.

AJC