This is the RL-53H Ringed Redline Series Two Stroke Helicopter Engine
from Thunder Tiger.
FEATURES: CNC construction low profile cylinder head, anodized red in color
Fixed type two-needle carburetor with two mounting bolts, push/pull
throttle lever and heat insulator for consistent performance under
different flying conditions and cowl enclosures
Lightened hypereutectic machined Al-Si ringed type piston
XC2 (extreme composite) cylinder liner coating with a criss-cross
pattern etched on the sleeve wall
Knife-edged high-strength connecting rod with bushings
Redline R3 glowplug with platinum alloy filament
Reinforced resin rear cage ball bearing support
Three year limited warranty through Hobby Services beginning at date
of purchase
INCLUDES: RL-53H Helicopter Engine with Redline R3 Glowplug, 2.5 & 3mm hex
wrenches, two head shims, box wrench and instruction manual
REQUIRES: Fuel: Heli blend with 10-30% nitromethane and 20% lubricant content
Glow starter, plug wrench and field equipment
SPECS: Displacement: 0.529 cu in (8.27 cc)
Bore: 0.886" (22.5mm)
Stroke: 0.858" (21.8mm)
Practical RPM: 2,000 - 21,000
Output: 2.1 BHP/17,000 RPM
Weight: 13.40oz (380g)
Carburetor Settings;
Needle Valve: Three turns from closed position
Mixture Metering Screw: 1/12 - 1/8 turn counter-clockwise
Distance/top of cylinder head-bottom of mounting tabs: 3.1" (80mm)
Distance/top of cylinder head-bottom of crankcase: 3.5" (88.5mm)
Distance between mounting holes same side: 0.71" (18mm)
Distance between mounting holes opposite side: 1.7" (44mm)
Cylinder head width: 1.7" (44mm)
Width at mounting tabs: 2.05" (52mm)
Width of crankcase below mounting tabs: 1.38" (35mm)
Center of engine to front bearing: 2.04" (51.7mm)
Backplate to front bearing: 3" (76.2mm)
Crankshaft size: 1/4-28 UNF
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