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hdcomp 02-19-2006 10:06 PM
Need some input please!
 
hello everyone, i have a question for ya! i just bought a new Great Planes Super Stearman ARF and i need some thoughts. does anyone know if a Moki 135 will be too big for this plane? i got a heck of a deal for a new one and its all i have to use on this stearman. i have been flying since last summer, but far from a pro. i know it has more power than recomended, but will it work without much trouble? any information or suggestions are appreciated. thanks![:o]

carrellh 02-19-2006 10:27 PM
RE: Need some input please!
 
People are running 25 to 30 cc gas engines on this plane so I doubt the Moki is really too much. If it has more power than you need, just throttle back.

hdcomp 02-19-2006 10:46 PM
RE: Need some input please!
 
thanks for the info carrellh, thats what i was hopeing someone would tell me!:)

gjeffers 02-19-2006 11:18 PM
RE: Need some input please!
 
weight would be the thing to check out!!just make sure its not to much or too little, thats what id check first;)

good luck!!

stangevil29 02-20-2006 09:58 AM
RE: Need some input please!
 
hdcomp,
The moki will not be too much. Myself and another flyer here both have o.s. 160's pulling it around. Granted I dont think I have ever been above 3/4 throttle with it but, having a big ol' 18" swinging in front of it sure looks good.
Stangevil29
P.S. Perfect balance without adding any unused weight is always a good thing.

Rocketman_ 02-20-2006 12:14 PM
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ORIGINAL: stangevil29
P.S. Perfect balance without adding any unused weight is always a good thing.
Well, er, isn't 1/4 of the OS 1.60 unused since you've never been above 3/4 throttle?:):D

Al Lewis 02-20-2006 01:10 PM
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If you're worried about the weight issue check out the full user review I did on the plane. More weight up front shouldn't hurt you as they want you to put up to 18 ounces of lead in the nose.

hdcomp 02-20-2006 09:28 PM
RE: Need some input please!
 
thanks for all the input everyone, i have decided to use the Moki 135. now i need to find a motor mount to fit the motor. thanks again!;)

Dauntae 02-20-2006 11:04 PM
RE: Need some input please!
 
also don't forget only run 0 nitro fuel in the Moki, I have that engine on a Hanger9 Cap and it is a very high compression engine, But on the good side the fuel is only $6 a gallon at my LHS.

Dauntae


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