ORIGINAL: Mr. Mugen
The biggest dowel I can find around here is a 1 1/4" Poplar. Is Poplar going to be ok? I am trying to fit this DA-85 to my Edge 540 H9 33%.
Thanks,
Kevin
This is how I mount all my engines now. I have these available in custom lengths for DA-85 and DA-100. A kit costs $25 and includes the long 10-32 socket head screws, fender washers and 10-32 blind nuts. I've used it on 4 DA-85 installations now, rock solid, very light, and it leaves room on the sides to access the linkage and needles.
One neat feature on some planes with DA-100, there's enough room between the engine and the firewall to put the ignition in the gap. This works out very nicely, keeps the ignition out of harm's way.
Tom Fawcett
Wild Hare R/C