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Taz · 05-11-2006, 10:59 AM

Is there a way to reverse the rotation of gas engines, ie if it rotates clockwise can it be run counterclockwise. What do you do with the timing , and the points etc.Thanks
Ted

Vulcan1 · 05-11-2006, 07:31 PM

Ted,
Yes you can reverse the rotation but it will take some major surgury or go completely electronic. With the magneto/coil setup which is fixed if you check the timing it will be before top dead centre. Up to about 30deg but usually for weedies maybe 10deg. To convert you will have to move the coil quite aways and you will find there is no mounts close. With electronic you can move the magnet. Also check your port timings but I don't think they will be a problem.
John

Taz · 05-12-2006, 10:50 AM

Thanks John
May be more work than it is worth.
Ted

Vulcan1 · 05-12-2006, 10:59 AM

Ted,
Wanting to reverse the rotation makes me think you are looking at a large twin. What engine make do you want to reverse? If you have a pic I may be able to help.
John

Taz · 05-15-2006, 10:42 AM

Thanks John
They are just small ones and would probably better in a boat etc.
Ted

05-11-2006, 10:59 AM	#1
Taz RCC Junior Contributor I am: Ted H Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Quesnel BC Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 234 Total Props: 3	Reverse rotation Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Is there a way to reverse the rotation of gas engines, ie if it rotates clockwise can it be run counterclockwise. What do you do with the timing , and the points etc.Thanks Ted __________________ Quesnel B.C.
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05-11-2006, 07:31 PM	#2
Vulcan1 RCC Supreme Contributor I am: John Davidson Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vulcan,Alberta Radio of choice: EVO(12), Futaba # of RCs: ? Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 2,927 Total Props: 0	Ted, Yes you can reverse the rotation but it will take some major surgury or go completely electronic. With the magneto/coil setup which is fixed if you check the timing it will be before top dead centre. Up to about 30deg but usually for weedies maybe 10deg. To convert you will have to move the coil quite aways and you will find there is no mounts close. With electronic you can move the magnet. Also check your port timings but I don't think they will be a problem. John __________________ John Davidson Keep the shiny side up and the wheels down
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05-12-2006, 10:50 AM	#3
Taz RCC Junior Contributor I am: Ted H Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Quesnel BC Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 234 Total Props: 3	Thanks John May be more work than it is worth. Ted __________________ Quesnel B.C.
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05-12-2006, 10:59 AM	#4
Vulcan1 RCC Supreme Contributor I am: John Davidson Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vulcan,Alberta Radio of choice: EVO(12), Futaba # of RCs: ? Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 2,927 Total Props: 0	Ted, Wanting to reverse the rotation makes me think you are looking at a large twin. What engine make do you want to reverse? If you have a pic I may be able to help. John __________________ John Davidson Keep the shiny side up and the wheels down
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05-15-2006, 10:42 AM	#5
Taz RCC Junior Contributor I am: Ted H Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Quesnel BC Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 234 Total Props: 3	Thanks John They are just small ones and would probably better in a boat etc. Ted __________________ Quesnel B.C.
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