This is a FS-40 Surpass Four-Stroke Model Aircraft Glow Engine.
FEATURES: Rear-mounted updraft carburetor
30% larger intake valves than the original FS series
Helix gear-driven camshaft
Ringed piston
Ball bearing-supported camshaft and crankshaft
Two year warranty
INCLUDES: One Assembled engine w/Carb and #F Plug
One Muffler w/Manifold
One Set of Instructions, O.S. Poster, and Decal.
(Wrenches, Choke Valve Extension, and Mounting Template Are No
Longer Included per O.S.)
REQUIRES: Fuel: 5%-15% nitromethane with 18% lubricant. Synthetic, castor, or
a castor/synthetic blend may be used.
NOTE: Certain four-cycle fuels cannot be used due to low oil content.
However, SOME four-cycle fuels such as the Wildcat 4-Cycle 15%
(CATP9109) may be used due to its 18% oil content.
When choosing fuels for this engine, the modeler must be sure to
select a fuel with at least a 18% lubricant content.
Starting and Field Equipment.
Propeller (see SPECS)
SPECS: Bore: 21.2mm (.835")
Stoke: 18.4mm (.724")
Power Output: .65 BHP at 12,000 rpm
Weight- w/o muffler: 12.5 oz w/muffler: 12.74 oz
Practical rpm Range: 2,200 - 12,000 rpm
Crankshaft Thread Size: 1/4-28
Valve Clearance: Between .04mm and .1mm (.0015" and .004")
Measured between the valve tip and rocker arm.
Length: 77.5mm(3.05") from backplate to the front of the drive washer
Width: 32.5mm (1.28") width of engine neglecting the mounting flanges
42mm (1.65") side-to-side mounting holes on-center
Height: 98mm (3.85")
Suggested Prop(s): 10X7.5, 11X6, 12X5, 12X6 (2-blade), 9X7 (3-blade)
Construction: Aluminum and aluminum alloys
COMMENTS: The Surpass series is the 2nd series of 4-stroke engines. The first
FS series was discontinued and replaced by the Surpass series
around 1987. "Surpass" refers to this series gaining 30% more
power than the previous FS series engines.
Some differences between 4-stroke and 2-stroke engines;
4-strokes are quieter
4-strokes get better fuel economy
2-strokes generate more rpm (11,000-13,000 rpm with prop
while 4-strokes rev to around 9,500 rpm)
4-strokes generate much more torque and will swing a larger prop.
4-strokes have a realistic sound like a real aircraft engine.
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