Sig SE Engine mount.
 

I am in the middle of building my 2nd SE [8D]. I am going to increase the rudder size a little and put on a bigger LG for a bigger prop. I am putting a OS70 II surpass on it. HAs anyone else put this engine on one. I had to put the engine forward to clear the fuel line holes and to give the throttle some room. Does this sound right. I just dont want to have to add too much weight to the back to balance it out. Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks
John

RE: Sig SE Engine mount.
 

Sounds like you have your engine positioned correctly. You have to provide clearance for both the items you mentioned.

FWIW, I had to add about 1 oz. to the tail of my SE with a YS .63 even with the solid wire tail braces.

John

RE: Sig SE Engine mount.
 

OK, Thanks. I cant wait to get the 4 stroke running. It will be my first 4. I just hope I can get it broke in correctly. As for the gear, I have been doing some searching and can't really find anything. I ran across this web site, http://www.fiber-lite.com/ . It says its about 1 3/8" taller, will this be enough. Also what prop should I start with with the os70. Thanks again,
John

RE: Sig SE Engine mount.
 

Its better to have a nose heavy plane when its just build, you dont need that much weight to get the cg good,
I like to place it right under the stab, against the fuselage, put some covering over it and nobody will notice

RE: Sig SE Engine mount.
 

Do check into a stronger landing gear. I bought a taller wider one at my LHS because of what I have seen with other SE's. A hard landing will certainly bend the smaller gear, and keeping the prop tip off of the runway will be easier. I am at work, but when I get home, I will add a pic of mine with a sullivan tail wheel and the front gear.

RE: Sig SE Engine mount.
 

I have seen a Carbon Fiber set for the SE on ebay from time to time, it was taller and a little wider and was only like 19.99 , also you could mount your battery behind the servo rear wall just under your cables if you need to add more weight to rear,