DLE Engines DLE-61cc Gas Engine w/Electronic Ignition

The DLE Engines DLE-61cc Gas Engine with Electronic Ignition is updated with features such as magnesium alloy crankcases, improved crankshaft bearings, and a better piston/cylinder fit to the engines. he DLE-61 weighs four pounds and cranks out over six horsepower from a durable and long-lasting engine. Extras like an airplane-specific carburetor, muffler, standoffs and electronic ignition boost performance even further. 

Features:

• Efficient, light design for high power-to-weight ratio
• Light piston for fast acceleration, excellent compression and low vibration
• CNC-machined parts for high performance and long life
• Enlarged crankshaft bearings
• Two petal reed valve
• Muffler included for optimized power
• Spark plugs
• Spiral wire wrap

Specifications:

Displacement: 3.7 cu in (61.0 cc)

Bore: 1.85" (47mm)

Stroke: 1.38" (35mm)

Compression Ratio: 10.5:1

Performance: 6 HP/7,500RPM

Idle Speed: 1,400 RPM

Overall Weight: 4 lbs (1814g)

Engine Weight: 3.02lbs (1370g)

Muffler Weight: 3.9oz (110g)

Ignition Module Weight: 3.9oz (110g)

Engine Mount Standoff Weight: 4.5oz (128g)

Distance between top Horizontal Mounting Hole Centers: 3.54" (90mm)

Distance between Vertical Mounting Hole Centers: 2.64" (67mm)

Distance/bottom Horizontal Mounting Hole Centers: 2.83" (72mm)

Height/Crankshaft center to top of Cylinder Head: 4.96" (126mm)

Backplate to outer edge of Prop Drive Hub: 6.77" (172mm)

Outer edge of Standoff to outer edge of Prop Drive Hub: 9.45" (240mm)

Standoff Length: 2.68" (68mm)

Spark Plug Gap: 0.018 - 0.020" (0.45mm - 0.51mm)

 

Carburetor Settings: (Carb is preset at factory and should require only small adjustments)

• Idle Adjustment Screw: Turn clockwise to increase idle speed, counterclockwise to decrease idle speed
• Low Speed Needle: Turn needle to fully closed position, then open 1.25 turns
• High Speed Needle: Turn needle to fully closed position, then open 1.5 turns-tachometer is recommended when setting high speed needle to obtain maximum speed

Includes:

• DLE-61 Gasoline Engine with Electronic Ignition, NGK CM6 Spark Plug
• Electronic Ignition, Muffler, four 2.7" (68mm) Standoffs
• Instruction Manual

Needed to Complete:

• 87 octane gasoline
• 2-cycle oil, mix ratio for this engine is 30 parts gas to one part oil and must be followed exactly for warranty consideration and optimum performance
• 4.8 - 6V NiMH/NiCd, or 6.6V LiFe or 7.4V LiPo battery for ignition (separate receiver style pack can be used)
• Propeller: 22x10, 23x8, 23x10, 24x8
• Field Equipment
• Note: 1st version ignition is marked 'A-01' on the label and requires a regulator if using 2S LiPo/LiFe battery If ignition module is the A-02 model it has a built-in voltage regulator. Model A-02 designation is located above the word "Ignition" on top of the case