FB Jets F16 Falcon Assembly Manual - page 13
FEI BAO F-16 1/6TH
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Reinstall air intake into the fuse and push as far forward as possible to the pencil mark you
made.
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Secure the lower bypass on the outside of the air intake and secure with silicon or the like.
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At this point, you can also secure both saddle tanks in place with silicon as well. These
should be a very tight fit so add silicon to ensure they do not move. Place tanks as seen in
these pictures.
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Move the pipe aft and position the lower bypass on the mounting rails. Trim the engine rails
as necessary for a good fit.
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Bolt the pipe mounting tabs to the engine mount as detailed.
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Position the aft end of the exhaust pipe either even or just inside the fuse at the rear exhaust
opening. (Photo 6).
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Trim the intake such that it extends inside the lower bypass by approximately ¼ inch.
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Slide the pipe/bypass assembly to the rear again, and slip your engine into the lower
bypass. Move the entire assembly forward into position.
Photo 6 – position of aft pipe
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Adjust the location of your engine to obtain the clearance specified by the manufacturer
between the exhaust cone and the pipe mouth. It is likely it will extend into the intake.
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Shim the engine as necessary to make sure it is centred in the pipe and is aligned with the
slope of the pipe from front to rear.
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When you are satisfied, bolt the engine to the side frames with wood screws. Remove the
screws and coat the thread holes with thin CA. This will harden the wood.
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Connect service lines to the turbine and bolt permanently in place (photo 7).