Is this a good conversion candidate?
 

I couldn't help but notice this little Briggs & Stratton four-stroke #330057196739 at the nation's largest auction website. How would this engine be for R/C airplane conversion?

Ed Cregger

RE: Is this a good conversion candidate?
 

Ed,

There are quite a few threads here on RCU related to Briggs 34cc conversion. The threads also give a lot of guidance on the right type of model for a four-stroke petrol egine. My engine and some of the others being converted came from the seller identified by you.

The following threads are good sarting points for information.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4658598/tm.htm

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_35...tm.htm#3539242

I have not had he tme to do anythng with my conversion yet but many others have.

You should also check out Prop Nut's videos of his 1/4 scale Fokker DVII and DVIII flying on this engine.

http://media.putfile.com/Fokker-DVII-Sunny-Day

http://media.putfile.com/Fokker-DVII...-Stroke-Gasser

For me the sound is absolutely awsome for a large WW1 aeroplane. I can just imagine a 100 inch or so wingspan Etriche Taube flying on one of these engines on a warm sunny eveneing!

Hope this helps.

Maninder.

RE: Is this a good conversion candidate?
 

Thank you very much, Maninder.

My eyes must have been tired when I bid on that engine. I assumed that it was brand new. After rereading the listing, it appears that this engine was used in marine service. Rats!


Ed Cregger

RE: Is this a good conversion candidate?
 

Ed, You need to get a cup of coffee. The motor is brand new and I've ordered from this guy and have received a brand new motor. The engine is now being fitted to my boat. :)