This is a FS-52 Surpass Four-Stroke Model Aircraft Glow Engine.
FEATURES: Rear-mounted updraft carburetor
Helix gear-driven camshaft
Ball bearing-supported camshaft and crankshaft
Ringed piston
Two year warranty
INCLUDES: One assembled Engine w/Carburetor and #F glow 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 synthetic/castor 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: 23.0mm (.906")
Stroke: 20.6mm (.811")
Weight: 402 g (14.19 oz)
Power Output: .90 BHP at 12,000 rpm
Practical RPM Range: 2,300 - 13,000 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: 80.5mm (3.17") from backplate to front of the drive washer.
Width: 34mm (1.33") width of engine neglecting the mounting flanges
44mm (1.73") side-to-side mounting holes on-center
Height: 101mm (3.97")
Prop(s): 10X8,10X9,10.5X8,10.5X9,11X6,11X7,11X7.5,12X5,12X6,12.5X6
Construction: Aluminum and Aluminum alloys
COMMENTS: For the helicopter version, use OSMG1952.
The Surpass series is the 2nd series of 4-stroke engines. The 1st
FS series was 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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