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Walter Pearson	07/08/2010 11:04:25
4 forum posts	I am not an experienced plan builder and though I have been able to follow the recent plan in the magazine so far it shows no detail of engine mounting, fueling access, plug access ect. HELP please
Peter Miller	14/08/2010 08:53:11
11082 forum posts 1308 photos 10 articles	The engine is mounted on a Radio Active long mount which is bolted to the box with 3 mm capheads going into blind nuts in the rear face of the front of the box. Access to the plug is through a hole in the side of the cowling. You might need a long plug clip, I use one. The fuel filler comes out of the left hand air intake. I glue a short stub of 1/8" dowel ino the intake and push the filler tube ont that to seal it after filling. Sorry I didn't spot this thread for a few days.
Walter Pearson	14/08/2010 13:59:50
4 forum posts	Thanks Peter for your help. From what you say the engine is mounted on its side. The fueling idea is new to me, great, W.P.
Peter Miller	14/08/2010 20:31:53
11082 forum posts 1308 photos 10 articles	yes, that is the only way to hide the engine. I have been usung that idea for cowled engines for a few years now