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Old 08-26-2003 | 11:38 AM
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I think I have problems with cooling on my Sig Extra with an OS 1.6.. it's kinda like it leans out a little in the air.. Anyone have any pics of their cowel/engine installations that could show me how much you cut out to let air out??

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Old 08-26-2003 | 03:01 PM
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In the assembly manual it states " If you are using a 2-stroke engine such as the Irvine 1.20 or 1.50 or a 4-stroke such as the Saito 1.20, 1.50 or 1.80 we suggest using an opening which measures 6.5" long from front to back, 6.5" wide at the back edge by 3.5 " wide at the front. This allows room for the pitts style muffler and adequate cooling area, with plenty of air for 4-stroke engines." From personal experience I can tell you that failure to give a large displacement engine adequate cooling area is going to cause you big problems. I know it don't look so good but that engine will seize without enough room for the air to exit the cowl.
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Do it like the manual says. It works very well.

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