Request from someone with a 4* .60 and a .75 ST motor
11-23-2008 | 08:51 PM
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Request from someone with a 4* .60 and a .75 ST motor
how much clearance can you(or do you) have behind the motor and firewall?
I want to run the slimline pitts muffler on one(planning to cowl it with the fiberglass specialties cowl) and need a clearance estimate. Haven't picked up the plane(still debating whether to kit or not) yet so I need a favor from one of y'all, and I figured the beginners forum might attract a few hits.
I want to run the slimline pitts muffler on one(planning to cowl it with the fiberglass specialties cowl) and need a clearance estimate. Haven't picked up the plane(still debating whether to kit or not) yet so I need a favor from one of y'all, and I figured the beginners forum might attract a few hits.
11-23-2008 | 09:33 PM
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RE: Request from someone with a 4* .60 and a .75 ST motor
The plane is usually on the verge of being tail heavy. The ST S75K is heavier than the others. I mounted the engine out a way on mine to help balance it.
You can mount the engine as far back as you can and have the exhaust stack on the engine clear the firewall.
You can mount the engine as far back as you can and have the exhaust stack on the engine clear the firewall.
11-24-2008 | 09:45 PM
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RE: Request from someone with a 4* .60 and a .75 ST motor
I have not had much luck with Slimline Pitts mufflers. They seem to be too small and cause overheating. Bisson makes a nice compact Pitts muffler that works well. My 4 Star (was my dad's until he passed away) has a ST 61 on it. I'll measure it in the morning and post the info. I think a nice cowl would dress up the plane nicely.
11-24-2008 | 10:25 PM
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RE: Request from someone with a 4* .60 and a .75 ST motor
ORIGINAL: txaggie08
how much clearance can you(or do you) have behind the motor and firewall?
I want to run the slimline pitts muffler on one(planning to cowl it with the fiberglass specialties cowl) and need a clearance estimate. Haven't picked up the plane(still debating whether to kit or not) yet so I need a favor from one of y'all, and I figured the beginners forum might attract a few hits.
how much clearance can you(or do you) have behind the motor and firewall?
I want to run the slimline pitts muffler on one(planning to cowl it with the fiberglass specialties cowl) and need a clearance estimate. Haven't picked up the plane(still debating whether to kit or not) yet so I need a favor from one of y'all, and I figured the beginners forum might attract a few hits.
