Hey everybody, I have what is probably a simple question, but I'm just not sure. I was at an estate sell looking around and I came across an O.S. .46 LA C/L engine, that looked like it hasn't even been broken in. The girl didn't know anything about the stuff so i just got a few things and she threw the engine in. I have no interest in C/L, so I was wondering if converting this particular engine to RC was as simple as buying a carb and installing it. This is a pretty new engine so im hoping that's all there is to it. I have it listed in the classifides if you want to take a look at it or interested in it. It came with a few props too that go with it. I would like to use it for RC, but if someone wants it, it is for sale.

High jsn. Yup its a simple question on the first part but a bit more difficult one concerning the resale question.

What you have is the still current OS .46LA-s and yes it is a controlline engine. Its a pretty popular engine for that use and yes you can remove the controlline venturi and replace it with the standard carb. The problem might be the price which may make it impractical to convert unless you can find a used one somewhere.

If you are going to sell it then might be best to advertise it as is. The best thing and the one that may be a big suprise is for you to find yourself a and old 35 to 46 sized profile ship and go for it. It is a form of flying and feel of your aircraft that no RC pilot can ever experiance and relitively cheap too!

In my December years here in my wheelchair I still fly a bit of controlline and would never give it up completely. When I croak I will be buried with both my trusty Easyjust handle in one hand and my 6 channel Orbit now flying agine on 2.4 in the other hand

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzZM8...cXnWA&index=13

John

OK, awesome, thanks. I would prefer to keep it but was just afraid i wouldn't be able to use it. If i can just slap a carb on it and be good then im sure i can find a plane to put it on. thanks for the info.

Oh Man lost another one to the dark side (RC)

Naw just kidding One thing I forgot, to convert you will likely not be able to use the cross venturi needle valve and will need a remote needle like the original LA version or perhaps could use an older type OS carb, The ones with the carb positioned needle valve assembly such as an old .40 or .46FP carb. Be aware that you will need to measure the carburator boss on the engine though if you do not use the OS-.46LA carb.

John