RCV 58CD box to bench Volume 1

Описание: My first time owning and running an RCV engine.
On a whim I bought this engine here. I have been interested in these engines for some time but never found one for the right price. Well I found a well used one for a decent price.

This is the first time I have done a Box to the Bench run. I literally opened the shipping box, installed a propeller, and strapped it onto the test stand. I was told this engine had been run previously and I wanted to see how it ran before I did my normal inspection.

Well after getting it running my impressions are, eh. I am not really impressed with the engine at this point. I am trying really hard to find something positive to say about the engine. However, these are just my initial impressions based solely on what is shown in the video.

There are some things I do not like about the engine from this initial few minutes with it.

1. Side mounted glow plug.
2. Not a hand starter. (Now this could change when I get it properly tuned and setup)
3. The RPM range is really not that impressive. I recorded 9120 RPM during my test, but I did not realize that was pushing it according to the instructions.
4. Operating range of high speed needle valve very small. (Maybe this is due to the idle setting)
5. Length of the crankshaft. I had to use two prop washers from other engines just to get the supplied spinner nut to tighten down.

Instructions state the RPM range is 8600-9100 with a 12x6 propeller which is what I had on it.

I guess at this point I am unsure what the advantages of this design are. They say 'compact design'. But if it is gutless, who cares how compact it is. My Saito 50 and 56 will out turn this engine easily.