discussion RCV Engines

[Guest]

Does any one have any experience or knowledge of RCV engines, picked up a 90 and 120 for less than half price from a model shop in the north of Scotland, that the owner was changing to a fishing tackle shop. Wot a waste!

Instructions say no rubber mounts are needed but local model shop says that they a must.

Can anyone help with any information?

 

[Guest]

No knowledge of RCVs but where is that model shop ?????????

 

[wonwinglo]

The early ones had a reputation for shedding parts,dont know about the latter ones,they did an article/review in one of the model mags but I am sorry cannot remember which ?

 

[Guest]

Thanks Gryph, Your PM stash is full by the way.

 

[Guest]

Your welcome Duncan did'nt want everbody calling

Thanks wonwing for that

Anyone else got any information?

 

[Guest]

Hello Gryphin and Welcome on board. Indeed I can confirm from other sources that early versions of this engine did used to shake a bit, there was a suggestion of mounting an aluminium plate behind the engine mount and against the bulk head to minimise the mounting bolts biting in, although this could be done with a rubber mount.

Probably best place to check for info (if you haven't done so already) is on the official RCV website : http://www.rcvengines.com/

Click on the Model engines link and then on the model homepage link, you will find plenty of links and user info as well as a downloadable operating manual.

Regards..........Mark.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for that Mark, RCV supply an ali plate for the inside of firewall, but was after any other info,

Have been to the RCV site, very informative

again thanks Mark