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Engine basics => Engine set up tips => Topic started by: Ted Fancher on February 01, 2007, 04:09:35 PM
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Hey Randy,
I'm finally going to use my ultralight .40 in my new Gypsy (really new, its still in pieces).
I'm now hearing about the Merlin .40. Are these the same engine? Same size but different "something"? Should I look into updating my unrun .40 before I do anything with it?
Ted
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Hey Randy,
I'm finally going to use my ultralight .40 in my new Gypsy (really new, its still in pieces).
I'm now hearing about the Merlin .40. Are these the same engine? Same size but different "something"? Should I look into updating my unrun .40 before I do anything with it?
Ted
Hi Ted
You have a Merlin series ultra lite PA 40 , They are one in the same, yours will work very well in that setup, Use the small 8 or 9 mm silicone exhaust deflector on the header muffler or use the slide on tube muffler, Both are flying in many many Classic planes. And as always please call or email if you have any questions.
Are you going to have this at VSC? or just starting the buiild?
Regards
Randy
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randy,
The plan was to have it ready for VSC but that's really not going to happen. If it works well I might fly it at the nats just for a change of pace. A lot of us have been saying for a long time that the smaller classic ships with modern engines are pretty darn competitive machines and could prove to give performance competitive with the modern stuff. I just might give it a shot.
thanks for the word on the engine. It sure is pretty with that slip on muffler.
Ted