DLE 20
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Background
My first gas engine, this DLE 20 has been equipped from the start with a Bisson wraparound Pitts-style muffler and has powered both the Pulse 125 and the Hobbistar. Now it's going into my Great Planes Super Stearman.
Specifications
Type: | Single cylinder 2-stroke gas |
Fuel: | Shell 91 octane |
Oil: | Redline synthetic |
Ratio: | 32:1 |
Power: | 2.5 hp |
Displacement: | 20cc (1.22 cu in) |
Weight: | 820g (28.9 oz) |
Propeller(s): | 16 x 8 2-blade, 15 x 7 3-blade |
In service: | 8h 48m |
Fuel consumed: | 7.6L |
Modifications
Gasket and reed surface lapping
Soldering the choke plate hole