converting a stihl
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Does anyone have any info on converting any of the Stihl weed trimmer engines for aircraft use? I have Stihl engines coming out my ears!!!
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RE: converting a stihl
I may have access to one of the 25cc weedeater engines, but I already have two of the later model 27cc engines. Very similiar but a little different mount on the back. I like the way you did your prop hub. Is that custom cut or did you purchase it? Also, it appears you did away with your flywheel ign coil?
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Ken that is awesome! Would you be willing to make a prop hub for the 27cc. I would give you a 27cc stihl for doing it. Thanks. Oh btw, just got our new shipment of spring orders in. New Stihl 4 mix (four stroke) is 36.3cc, 1.7 hp, with tremendous torque. Also tremendous price as is still new
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Ken, the engine is fine. It was on an fs55. Customer burnt up clutch housing plus needed gearbox. Not worth repairing as was 200.00 brand new.
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The Stihl 25.4cc off of the Pro Series equipment is a great engine. I converted one and had Ken make the parts for me and it spins a MAS 18x6 at 8000 and a Pro Zinger 18x8 at 7000. from what I understand the 27cc is not as powerful as the 25.4cc since it is on the non-Pro Series equipment. I would like to see what you get out of it though.
Almost forgot.
My engine was on a HT 75 pole saw. It is the same engine that is in all of the Pro Series machines though.
Almost forgot.
My engine was on a HT 75 pole saw. It is the same engine that is in all of the Pro Series machines though.
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Thanks a million Ken. I will send the engine ups Tues. You should have about Wed. No hurry at all. Its too cold and I haven't a plane to put it in yet. Thanks again!!!
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Ken,
Sorry for the delay in shipping. I finally got the engine boxed up and shipped. You should have by about Friday. This engine is in excellent shape. Like I said the clutch came apart and destroyed the outer plastic shroud on the trimmer. It also slightly damaged the base plate of the engine. I went ahead and ordered the base plate and will send it to you asap. Let me know if I can do anything for you... parts, etc.
Thanks, Tripp Reid
Sorry for the delay in shipping. I finally got the engine boxed up and shipped. You should have by about Friday. This engine is in excellent shape. Like I said the clutch came apart and destroyed the outer plastic shroud on the trimmer. It also slightly damaged the base plate of the engine. I went ahead and ordered the base plate and will send it to you asap. Let me know if I can do anything for you... parts, etc.
Thanks, Tripp Reid
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Thanks Ken, Like I said no hurry at all. I will send you the part for your engine as soon as it comes. Thanks again,
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For Ken Lambert or tripp3d-- I have a Stihl hedge trimmer, model HS45, that the clutch and reciprocating mechanism for the blades came apart, price to fix is over half what I paid for the whole thing. The engine is cherry, though, runs great. The manual specs say it's 27.2 cc, 1hp. Would it be suitable to modify for r/c use? I don't need one just yet, but will hang on to it if I can use it later.
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RE: converting a stihl
,,Well!!,,,FINALLY!!,,,I've found other people that do the same thing as I!!,,,LOL,, I've been converting for 20 years,, I've been doing the bigger engines,,,currently,,I have a twin engine mousqito bomber,,,that has 2 45cc stihl chain saw engines,,running a homemade belt reduction drive. I'm running scale diameter 3 blade props,,the effect is out of this world!! Before McCulloch went belly up,,,those where good engines,,,converted many of them,,something else to concider,,I've converted a couple of the "chop saw" engines,,,these engines are "souped up" at the factory,,,and are real power houses!! I have a 6.8 ci stihl chop saw engine converted,,,and a 3w100,,they are about the same in power,,,but MILES apart in cost!!,,yes,,the single cylinder engine does have a little more vibration,,,but not that bad,, When I turn the flywheel,,,I remove the crankshaft engine,,remount the flywheel on the crank,,,then put it in the lathe,,when you machine off the cooling fins,,they are dead on straight,,,and I make a flat spot to mount my prop hub,,(I also turn them too,,,they look like a spool),,I do as much of this on the lathe as I can,,,when your done,,,it's dead on,,no runout at all,, really doesn't take that long to do,, ok,,,I've rambled on enough,,,if anybody has any comments,,,or questions,,please don't hesitate!!,,
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Ken, you are definately a master machinist. The parts look great and I love the pitts style muffler you designed! The only problem I am having is I think the hub was tapped to fit the stub shaft on the back rather than crank threads on the flywheel side which are slightly larger. I am still very very impressed with the quality of your work. Could not look any better!!! THANK YOU!
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it is taped 8mmx 1.00 I used the engine you sent me and it fits this one if yours has a different thread I will have to make another one but it is for the flywheel side . Are the engines the same or could one have a different crank ? you can call me at 903-628-9837 if you want