I was given, a Super Tartan Twin with less than 40 oz of fuel run thru it so the engine is virtually new. Old engine but never run.

My question to some of the "Conversion Guru's" I would like to install a CDI ignition system on this engine. I know that CH used to do conversions on them but again this is an old engine and not on the list of "Popularity" for Giant Aircraft. The engine is 44cc so its plenty of CC to haul most of the 80" to 85" Aircraft around.

If anybody has one that is converted, I would love to see pictures of the conversion.

Can the carb be drilled and tapped to put a smaller "Seat" for the needle? (Gas takes less than Alcohol)

I would like confirmation that the Cylinders are the same and can be rotated 180° to put the Exhaust and Carb on the bottom of the engine.

Why is the big Preheat Duct behind one of the cylinders run into the Carb?

I would like to make a viable Gas engine from this twin if possible.

Last question, do the cylinders need to be Shimmed to lower the Compression when going to Gasoline.

Tnx..

RCBuilder42yrs

Try the Gas/glow mix. It may run good that way. Sould be easy to try. Capt,n

Jim Cline at Billsroom.com has the answers

CapitanJohn,

Please tell me what you mean by Gas/Glow.... NEW term for me. Are we now selling GAS/Alcohol mix ie: Corn Squeezing and Crude Oil?


Ralph,

Thanks for the URL on Mr. Cline, I see that he is now working with or has knowledge of Tartan's!


RCBuilder42yrs

RCbuilder: Go to engine conversions and read av8tors postings. You can also type in the search at the top of page and do a search for gas/glow. You can install 4 cycle superplugs (glow) and use a mix of gas and glow fuel. About 8 oz of Glow fuel to 18 oz of high test gas. The Idle on some of these engines running on this mis is super slow and the starting is just a backflip. stupid easy. A twin may be better or worse[&o] I bet it will be good. Capt,n P.S. You can also do a search and type in av8tor! Well, grab a beer or a soda and start reading; it's all here: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_12...page_31/tm.htm

Good luck and have fun, Here is another post http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_12...25/key_/tm.htm
AV8TOR

does anyone have a picture of a super tartan twin..

I got a photo...and data....Capt,n

can you email me a copy or put on here..

What type of carb is on your twin?I don't have the twin but have several of the singles.The regular Tartan single has a Super Tiger carb on it while the Super Tartan single has a Walbro.I had always assumed the the twins were the same way but you know the thing about assumptions.

not sure have not gotten it yet.. was looking for a picture of it.. thinking about buying it.

it has a walbro carb on it

Yupper....I will post a photo...as soon as I can find one! Capt,n

Look here http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/sear...&phrase=tartan Also, Tom in Florida is a guru on the Tartan Twin. Capt,n UPDATE Also try billsroom.com

I have modified my TT to work with CDI. I bought the chinese twin CDI from CH ignitions ( about $110.00) drilled and tapped heads for CM6 plugs. Really worked well. Have only run on test stand so far, idle is sweet and low. Didn't change original carb, just readjusted needles. Good luck, red

I have been too busy...will fing that Tartan twin data yet! Capt,n

I would love to see a pic of it. I hope to be able to find one some day. I would love to play with a twin

Ok I will look for that Tartin again....TONITE!!! Capt,n

lol thanks cap lol

Am going to try posting pictures for 1st time. Here goes.



I'm not sure if the pictures worked... I'll try to fix them if nothing comes up. red

Thanks coralcape. I have been so darn busy I did not get to finding the photos. Maybe tomorrow I can add my photos too. Best Regards Capt,n

Thanks cap. Now were can I get me one? lol

The Tartan Twins show up at swap meets quite often. I seen one called a Super Tartan twin. I wish I would have bought it. It was like new! Capt,n[:-]

This is only a 1.25ci engine. Is that alot of waite for being a twin and a 1.25ci?

Paul

Yes, the TT is moderately heavy, but very powerful. I believe it is a 2.7ci (45cc) engine. I had mine originally on glow in a Midwest Extra 300. Flew great on a MAS 20x8, but when I changed to APC 20x8 WOW, a different airplane. I know the APC looks funny, but it really brings this engine alive. The only problem I had with the TT was it had to have on board glow, that is why I switched to gas and CDI. Good luck, red

Ok now that sounds beter.

I have been trying to find me one for my exstra 300 but no luck so for.