I have a new G-26 out of another plane that is barely broken in. I just completed my GP Stearman with a G-26 and I was hoping to add the same engine to the Ryan. I love the way the G-26 sounds and the easy clean up of gas is a plus.

Does anyone have any hints or experiences to share about putting this engine in that plane?

I saw a Ryan-M for sale a while back with a G-26 so I am pretty sure it can be done. I was just hoping to chat with someone who did it and learn how you mounte dthe engine and if you had any balance problems.

Thank you,

Larry

I've seen one with the G-26 and it wasn't pretty. You have to hack up the cowling to get the muffler and carb to clear. It flew nicely though.

Heyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!

I hope I am not too late. That Ryan cowl is just to nice to butcher up. The real plane used an inline engine in it and that is why it has a narrow cowl.

I put a gs engine on my Ryan and it is a thing of beauty. But if you put the gasser in that you are looking at it will be a nasty install.

I bought a RCS 1.40 with an inverted pitts muffler for my bird. I bought it specifically because of it's size and shape. I only have one hloe in my cowl that isn't for cooling and that is for the muffler pipe.

Go here and check it out.
http://www.rcshowcase.com/html/engines/rcs140.html

I am very happy with the way mine turned out and am going to test today. By the time I was done I only added 1/2oz weight to the tail.