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        This is the O.S. Max .55 AX Aircraft Engine with Muffler.

FEATURES: Same mounting dimensions as the O.S. Max .46 AX Advanced Bi-Metallic Liner process uses a double layer of plating material rather than one thick layer. This helps the metal bond to the cylinder and makes the plating more durable. Also, the plating process is more consistent, resulting in a more precise fit between piston and sleeve for better compression and longer life. Power Box positionable muffler Angular head design offers increased surface area for better cooling 40J Carburetor with diagonally placed Needle Valve eliminating Remote Needle Valve placement Two year limited warranty

INCLUDES: O.S. Max 55 AX ABL Aircraft Engine with E-3070 Muffler, 40J carburetor, #8 glow plug, illustrated instruction manual, 3.5" (90mm) long needle valve extension cable and two 3x35mm muffler screws

REQUIRES: Aircraft blend fuel containing 5%-20% Nitromethane with at least 18% lubricant

SPECS: Displacement: .545 cu in (8.93cc) Bore: .906" (23mm) Stroke: .846" (21.5mm) Practical RPM: 2,000-17,000 Power Output: 1.75 ps/16,000 RPM Weight: 14.29oz (405g) w/o muffler 18.52oz (525g) w/ muffler Recommended Props: 12x7-8, 13x6-7 Crankshaft thread size:1/4-28 Distance/remote needle to end of crankshaft: 4.7" (119.4mm) Distance from center of engine to drive hub: 2.4" (60.4mm) Distance from center of engine to end of crankshaft: 3.4" (87.6mm) Distance/crankshaft center to muffler exhaust outlet: 3.9" (100.5mm) Height from crankcase bottom to top of cylinder head: 3.3" (85.2mm) Height/crankshaft center to top of cylinder head: 2.6" (67.4mm) Width including mounting tabs: 2" (50.8mm) Width not including mounting tabs: 1.4" (35.6mm) Width between mounting holes same side: .69" (17.5mm) Width between mounting holes opposite side: 1.7" (43.2mm) Diameter of muffler body: 1.5" (38.1mm) Angle of muffler in relation to engine: 4°

High Speed Needle: 2 turns out from fully closed Low Speed Neelde: 3mm gap between the needle and spray bar at full throttle (looking down the neck of the carb)

COMMENTS: Available Pitts Mufflers include BISG4046.

jxs 9/20/06 updated jpg 7/18/07 updt lmm 3/27/09

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
THIS IS THE O.S. MAX .55AX ABC AIRPLANE ENGINE WITH MUFFLER. FEATURES: BALL-BEARING SUPPORTED CRANKSHAFT, DIAGONALLY PLACED NEEEDLE ON 40J CARB, SAME MOUNTING DIMENSIONS AS 46 AX, ABL CYLINDER LINER CONSTRUCTION, #8 GLOW PLUG, POWER BOX MUFFLER, INSTRUCTION MANUAL, ABL CONSTRUCTION REQUIRES: 5-20% NITRO FUEL, BREAK-IN PROP, FUEL FILTER

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