Ok,

I'll use the old ones to set up the plane and when the new stand-offs come in I'll change them out.

Can I use the DA mount template or does the 2mm difference matter?

Heres a link to a template for the DL 50/55

http://www.dlenginesaustralia.com/do...lltemplate.pdf

And regarding qn on original extruded stand offs, I would say not to use them.

Cheers

Scott
DL Engines AU

This is what i have. Are they old? Unless you get a bad prop strike is it an issue? Will they fail in the air? Sun Dancer.

VF,

You have the new machined standoffs. You are all set.

DLA,

Thank you for the link.

Round stock hardwood works good for standoffs! Capt,n

I second that!

I have a new original DL 50 and am getting 6400 rpm on a Xoar 23X8 on 32:1 Mobil t2 oil. The engine only has about a 1/2 gallon thru it. Does that rpm sound about right?

It is a little big for break in as Xoars have a bit of load to them. A Xoar 22x8 should get you up around 7k.

My 50 and 55 do about 7400 on a Xoar 22x8....stock exhaust. With that prop mine would turn probably about 6800-6900. Your RPM is a little low but IMO too much prop for a new engine.

I gaped mine .019-.02 . Have one gallon through it . Never a problem starting it . My buddy showed me how and it works great . When cold go full throttle with full choke . Flip it till it pops . Then turn off choke and go 2 clicks up from idle . Should start in a couple or few flips .

When the motors hot go 3-4 clicks up from idle . Flip it and if it starts cool , if it pops but doesn't start flip it 3-4 more times for kicks and giggles and then repeat cold start .

Does anyone know the Walbro carb number on the DL 50? I can't make out the number on my DL 50. I'm looking for a source for new screen filters. I think it will be easier and less time consuming to replace the screen than trying to clean it.

Thanks,

RCFLYR

The DL has been sold with about 5 different carbs.

Yes, and they all use the same repair kit, K10-WAT

Good to know Jody. All three of my 50's came with a different carb, at least the kit for them is the same.

Thanks for the info guys. Much appreciated. I kinda hate to buy the whole kit just for the screen but I guess it wouldn't hurt to do a complete redo.

Rcflyr

Takes about 2 minutes to remove, clean, and replace a screen once the cover has been removed. Pull it out with a straight pin.....

Does anyone need carburator for DL 50,got one,just got it from joey,half of price,my ignition was bad,not my CARB.

Hi, New DL-50 owner here! I have a question: What size are the threads on the Hub? I am looking for a Spinner, and can't seem to find the spec's. What Muffler do ya'll like over stock? (looking for Pitt's type) Thanks~Mike

5MMx.8 or they say you can use a 10x32. I've used both. J-tec pitts make very good power. Most pitts mufflers rob a little power. So if you can run the stock muffler I recommend it.

The Jtec large volume muffler will give a boost in performance over the stock muffler.

One of my JTec bolts has ended up stripping the thread inside the head, for what reason I am not sure but I have a strong view that it was because I left out the gasket and only used the red silicone, hence the expansion contraction differential had no tolerance in compression when the engine warmed up. What's the best solution to fixing the problem?

My experience with a stripped head was to buy a Heli coil kit. Its not the gasket. Its the red silicon. Red loctite is the only way. Also are your bolts long enough to use all the threads in the head? If not buy longer bolts.

All i use is the red flavor of high temp silicone also and never striped, you may be tighten the bolts too much. I never use a gasket on the exaust. Go purchase yourself a heli coil and drill the stripped one out and installe the heli coil.

I love the Jtec pitts-the 89.00 dollar one works great for me 7600 Rpm with a Vess 22B.

http://www.jtecrc.com/dlengineswraparound.htm

Thanks for the advice guys!