How do I install a smoke system to this engine?
12-03-2007 | 09:53 PM
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How do I install a smoke system to this engine?
Hi all,
I just bought a BCMA 26cc engine w/ a Pitts muffler.
What's the best method to attach a smoke set up. Here's the one I bought:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...9&I=LXHS71&P=K
I think I will end up asking a guy (or 2) in my club w/ help, but I at least wanted to have some knowledge first, and order the parts I need.
Thanks,
Dan.
I just bought a BCMA 26cc engine w/ a Pitts muffler.
What's the best method to attach a smoke set up. Here's the one I bought:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...9&I=LXHS71&P=K
I think I will end up asking a guy (or 2) in my club w/ help, but I at least wanted to have some knowledge first, and order the parts I need.
Thanks,
Dan.
12-03-2007 | 10:07 PM
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RE: How do I install a smoke system to this engine?
From what I can see all you need is a nipple and the tools to drill and tap a hole in the muffler to mount it. I would suggest between the stingers. Careful on the amount of oil flow as it will kill the engine if you push too much in. BTW You should have asked those guys in your club before you ordered that pump.[:'(][:'(][:'(][:'(]
12-04-2007 | 11:13 AM
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RE: How do I install a smoke system to this engine?
The wall of the muffler 'can' may be pretty thin and not hold a threaded nipple in place with vibration and heat. Mufflers designed for smoke nipples usually have additional material added for mounting it. Mahy folks simply use the mounting flange of the muffler for the location of the smoke nipple. This area is plenty thick to accomodate it, and injects the oil into the hottest area of the exhuast. It can be drilled at an angle, away from the engine cylinder, to assist in preventing oil from injecting directly into the cylinder. Start out low on the pump setting, and make small adjustments up from there until you get where you need to be.
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12-05-2007 | 05:58 PM
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RE: How do I install a smoke system to this engine?
ORIGINAL: arobatx
The wall of the muffler 'can' may be pretty thin and not hold a threaded nipple in place with vibration and heat. Mufflers designed for smoke nipples usually have additional material added for mounting it. Mahy folks simply use the mounting flange of the muffler for the location of the smoke nipple. This area is plenty thick to accomodate it, and injects the oil into the hottest area of the exhuast. It can be drilled at an angle, away from the engine cylinder, to assist in preventing oil from injecting directly into the cylinder. Start out low on the pump setting, and make small adjustments up from there until you get where you need to be.
Chad
The wall of the muffler 'can' may be pretty thin and not hold a threaded nipple in place with vibration and heat. Mufflers designed for smoke nipples usually have additional material added for mounting it. Mahy folks simply use the mounting flange of the muffler for the location of the smoke nipple. This area is plenty thick to accomodate it, and injects the oil into the hottest area of the exhuast. It can be drilled at an angle, away from the engine cylinder, to assist in preventing oil from injecting directly into the cylinder. Start out low on the pump setting, and make small adjustments up from there until you get where you need to be.
Chad
12-05-2007 | 06:37 PM
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RE: How do I install a smoke system to this engine?
Dan, I don't know what you mean "that pumps is no good" I've been using them for years. One is over 8 years old. I just keep putting them in different planes. Never had a failure of any kind. When you make a statement like that give us a reason. Dennis
12-05-2007 | 08:09 PM
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RE: How do I install a smoke system to this engine?
No, that's not what I meant Dennis. Sorry if you took it that way.
If you notice I put a question mark after . I was asking if it was no good because of Al's reply: "BTW You should have asked those guys in your club before you ordered that pump". (Look at his reply to my original post).
I'm glad you have had much success w/ that pump, ... I just received it, and I'm going to installing it soon!!
Dan
If you notice I put a question mark after . I was asking if it was no good because of Al's reply: "BTW You should have asked those guys in your club before you ordered that pump". (Look at his reply to my original post).
I'm glad you have had much success w/ that pump, ... I just received it, and I'm going to installing it soon!!
Dan
12-06-2007 | 10:05 AM
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RE: How do I install a smoke system to this engine?
Sorry dan, Thats what happens when you read to fast. The simple smoke is very easy to use and repair if you have too. Dennis
