Description
Specifications:
Type: 4 Stroke air cooled petrol engine for aeroplane use only
Displacement: (cc): 37.97cc
Bore x Stroke (mm): 39 x 31.8
Carburetor: Walbro custom WT
RPM Range: 1800-8000RPM
Ignition: Auto advanced RCEXL DC-CDI
Spark plug type: CM6 Rcexl
Ignition Power: DC 4.8 – 6 Volts (4 cell NiCad or NiMh battery)
Lubrication Oil: 2 Stroke Engine Oil. NOT 4 stroke oil!
Break-in (run-in) fuel oil ratio: 25:1 (4%) General use fuel: 35:1 (3%)
Recommended Propellers: 18×8-20×8, (two blades)
Weight: 1310g (without Ignition) 1580g complete
Find manual including dimensions and parts view here: GF38 manual
Gordon Holt –
I purchased this engine to power a Balsa USA 1/4 scale Fokker D7 that I built last winter. It requires a few hours running in on the bench and my engine sputtered to a stop after 2 hours running. On investigation I found the bolt holding the rocker assembly had worked loose. I contacted Just Engine who immediately sent me free of charge replacement rocker cover gaskets. Once re assembled with stud lock on the bolt threads 4 hours running in was completed without problem. Since installation in the aircraft I’ve flown 35 times reaching a total of about 6 hours flight time without fault. Easy starting, great throttle response and totally reliable plus great sound for a scale model. Despite the problem I had, will definitely recommend and buy another.
Alistair Clinton –
Put this initially in an 80″ seagull hurricane, sounded great and flew at a very scale speed. Very impressed with the engine. Now putting it in a DB sport and scale 1/4 scale SE5a
Mike –
Does anyone know if this would fit a flair 1/4 scale tigermoth ?
AW –
Yes the 38 FS would be an ideal choice for the ¼ scale Tiger moth. Pretty sure there are several out there flying..