ORIGINAL: Ed Cregger
Um, let's see, you have a ton of experience and I believe you. But you went through the struggle of learning how to make inverted engines run properly, right? So, it was not immediate success. In fact, it was probably very frustrating for a while, but you persevered and conquered and tamed the beast. Am I on track here?
I really wouldn't say that it was any more difficult than tuning a normal engine, however you have a sligntly tigher tuning window and you have to be aware of this. That's the only real difficulty.
ORIGINAL: Ed Cregger
If so, we do not disagree. All I'm saying is that it is more difficult to set up and learn the tricks of running inverted two-strokes.
I did not say it was impossible, not once. I don't recommend using inverted engines without warning the unsuspecting modeler of possible problems and a steep learning curve.
That's just it, it really was not difficult. There are many who scare off people telling them NOT to run their engines inverted.
If anything they may be better served in the long run by dealing with it.
I'd agree that it's NOT for the first time flyer, but here is a guy in this thread who wants to know how to mount his engine.
I suggested a side mount for him, but an inverted mount is equally successful.
I have several of these planes with the engines both ways. One is not more problematic or difficult than any of the others.
ORIGINAL: Ed Cregger
Remember, we live in an era when many new modelers are deathly afraid to adjust the needles away from their "factory settings".
I'll certainly grant you that! Heh.
ORIGINAL: Ed Cregger
Why do you have such a big chip on your shoulder today? I don't mind when people disagree with me. I do mind when they are disrespectful. Lord knows, I've been disrespectful myself when I had a bad day elsewhere.
You certainly did not deserve that.
Sorry... bad day I apologize.
ORIGINAL: Ed Cregger
You and a few others need to ease up a bit. There is plenty of room for all of us.
Ed Cregger
Sure no problem as long as you know I'm ALWAYS right!!!
Just ask my wife!