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jetG23 04-28-2012 02:00 PM

DLE 111
 
Does anyone know if you can reverse the rotation on this engine to use it as a pusher ? I cant find much info on it , I have read small amounts but nothing concreate

acerc 04-28-2012 02:36 PM

RE: DLE 111
 
Yes, it can run opposite direction. Just reset the pick-up to be timed at the 28-30 in the opposite direction.

jetG23 04-28-2012 02:47 PM

RE: DLE 111
 
Thanks man, Do you know the how abouts of doing it ?

acerc 04-28-2012 02:56 PM

RE: DLE 111
 
The simpliest way would be to buy a strap on pick-up. There's one here, just scroll down a little 11.95 universal timing clamp.  http://www.rcextremepower.net/ignitions.html

acerc 04-28-2012 02:57 PM

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Where ya flyin at over there?</p>

All Day Dan 04-28-2012 03:52 PM

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Any reason for not using a pusher prop from Zinger? That's what I did on this 50cc pusher. The brison 3.2 runs great this way. Dan.

jetG23 04-28-2012 04:01 PM

RE: DLE 111
 
Not flying&lt; its for an RC Airboat. I just figured I could get more answers from the Plane guys...lol I'm looking for a beast of an engine. one that will push a 55 x 30 inch hull

jetG23 04-28-2012 04:16 PM

RE: DLE 111
 
There is not a large selection of props in the pusher catagory. I would just rather reverse the rotation so I would have a better selection. Zinger only makes wood props, Right ? They dont do well when they come in contact with water...lol

tande 04-28-2012 04:50 PM

RE: DLE 111
 


ORIGINAL: jetG23

Does anyone know if you can reverse the rotation on this engine to use it as a pusher ? I cant find much info on it , I have read small amounts but nothing concreate
Yes....you can get it to run the other direction.....but not as strong.....the intake manifold (cast as part of the crankcase), is "Directional".....

acerc 04-28-2012 05:31 PM

RE: DLE 111
 
tande. Not one for argueing but  how do you come to that conclusion. My understanding is it's just an open port.

apalsson 04-29-2012 12:55 AM

RE: DLE 111
 


ORIGINAL: acerc

tande. Not one for argueing but how do you come to that conclusion. My understanding is it's just an open port.
Correct. The engine doesnt care which way it spins as long as the ignition point is set correctly.
Menz make pusher props in most sizes. I bought a matched pair from Menz for the two counter rotating G62 in my Cessna 421

tande 04-29-2012 04:25 AM

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ORIGINAL: acerc

tande. Not one for argueing but how do you come to that conclusion. My understanding is it's just an open port.
The I/M is cast offset from center & with an angle that allows crankshaft/rotation/direction to assist in the intake charging process....

karolh 04-29-2012 06:19 AM

RE: DLE 111
 
A picture is sometimes worth a thousand words.

Karol

tande 04-29-2012 07:22 AM

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ORIGINAL: karolh

A picture is sometimes worth a thousand words.

Karol
;)
Yes, even the "Reed/Block" is "Directional".....

acerc 04-29-2012 08:36 AM

RE: DLE 111
 


The offset mean's nothing other than it's offset. ALL reed block's are directional, just not as it regards to crank rotation. End of subject for me!!!!</p>

jedijody 04-29-2012 02:41 PM

RE: DLE 111
 


ORIGINAL: tande



ORIGINAL: jetG23

Does anyone know if you can reverse the rotation on this engine to use it as a pusher ? I cant find much info on it , I have read small amounts but nothing concreate
Yes....you can get it to run the other direction.....but not as strong.....the intake manifold (cast as part of the crankcase), is "Directional".....
Have you reversed a DLE111 and ran it the other direction, doesn't sound like it from your post.

I have.

jetG23,

Buy the universal positionsensor,set the timing at 28* BTDC,put the prop on backward and give it try, you may be surprised.

jetG23 04-29-2012 09:39 PM

RE: DLE 111
 
Cool man, thanks !!! I dont have the engine yet. I didnt want to jump into it without knowing if it would run opposite.. it ought to make one heck of an Airboat engine !!

ORIGINAL: jedijod



ORIGINAL: tande



ORIGINAL: jetG23

Does anyone know if you can reverse the rotation on this engine to use it as a pusher ? I cant find much info on it , I have read small amounts but nothing concreate
Yes....you can get it to run the other direction.....but not as strong.....the intake manifold (cast as part of the crankcase), is "Directional".....
Have you reversed a DLE111 and ran it the other direction, doesn't sound like it from your post.

I have.

jetG23,

Buy the universal positionsensor,set the timing at 28* BTDC,put the prop on backward and give it try, you may be surprised.

jetG23 05-04-2012 07:48 AM

RE: DLE 111
 
Thanks for all the input guys !! I'm also looking at the DLE 170 witch to myunderstanding is not directional in the case .....


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