April 2013 - Completion
Wiring glow plug regulator and final assembly
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Glow plug connector soldered up to the harness.
Now it’s time to lay the cables.
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Assembling an extra massive engine mount.
Sits and fits perfectly
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Final wiring and laying of meters of cable ...
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Final assembly on the test bench.
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Wiring on the test bench and placing the glow plug regulator as well as the HS tank system
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Specially made Hölzl glow plugs for 18 cylinders
2x StarGlow 9 with programmable lowerable glow curve – via remote control
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Connecting harness engine and Hölzl glow plug regulator with golden contact plug
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Finished laying, connected and tested. A beautiful unit.
A beautiful unit.
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The finished engine with mounted Seidel Prop 49x30´´ four-bladed Scale
There’s nothing to stop the test run!
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The finished engine was presented to a thrilled audience for the first time in all his glory and in action at the radial engine meeting in 2013. You can view some pictures in our GALLERY.