Hi Guys and Girls.
I have a Lazer 3d, If u dont know the plane, it comes in a kit, and i spent 4 weeks building it,
The engine mount is made from wood(Not good) The other day i went out for a fly, and got the starter going managed to break this engine mount, Slight crack in it,,
What i want to do is put a hard plastic engine mount. But to do this i have the move the Prop shaft about 2 inces lower than its original position. So that i can get the front of the fuel tank through the firewall ect,,
Was wondering if this is going to make a big diffrence in the way the plane flys,
The angle of the engine will remain the same, but the central position will be a little lower.
Any help appreciated..
Thanks

A difference of 2 inches (50.8mm) is a huge difference. If you want the airplane to perform as well as the ads suggest you really want the engine mounted as close to spec as possible.
It seems to me that maybe its time to do a little kit bashing so you can mount the engine in the proper location.
Why does the fuel tank have to protrude thru the firewall? Is it really necessary?
Cheers.
James

Well its not really nesserary for the fuel tank to come through the firewall, i just wanted it locked in position, i could put it through but this means drilling a 1 inch hole for the top of the tank to protude through, Not a problem to do but would rather not,
Looks like i will have to keep the fuel tank inside the fusalage and just pass the fuel pipe through.
U mentioned kit bashing... had to laugh, my flying does that, he he..
Hey, thanks for the replay good luck.