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Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes

06-23-2010, 11:39 PM

Replies: 538

Sticky Norvel Engine FAQ

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Posted By longdan

RE: Norvel Engine FAQ

Change the prop to 6x3 so there is less load on the engine. Get some new fuel, maybe with a bit more nitro if you can get it. And once the engine is warmed up, don't be afraid to open the throttle...

Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes

06-06-2010, 10:48 PM

Replies: 538

Sticky Norvel Engine FAQ

Views: 192,572

Posted By longdan

RE: Norvel Engine FAQ

Try 2-3 D cells in parallel. This will allow more current to flow than with just a single cell.
And an electric starter is almost a must (unless the engine has a spring starter on it). When I got...

Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes

09-07-2008, 06:56 PM

Replies: 538

Sticky Norvel Engine FAQ

Views: 192,572

Posted By longdan

RE: Norvel Engine FAQ

5x3 will be fine for break-in as is with no trimming. just make sure you do the oil soak and hundred hand turns first. I would also pull the head off first. I've had a bigmig which had a mangled head...

Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes

09-07-2008, 05:25 PM

Replies: 538

Sticky Norvel Engine FAQ

Views: 192,572

Posted By longdan

RE: Norvel Engine FAQ

The RC carb off a norvel will fit a CL engine no problems, as long as they are both from the same 'generation' of engines. To change a CL to RC, you do need a whole new card body, barrel assembly. I...

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