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>First let me say thanks to everyone in this newsgroup. I have always
>received quality answers to my questions. So, here are a couple more
>questions:

Ain't this newsgroup the best!?!?!?!?  :-)

>1) I need a second battery pack for my Airtronics receiver. I was thinking
>   I could save a few bucks by buying a battery pack and connector and
>   making one. The question is, the Airtronics Rx battery pack is 500 mAh
>   and the Tower packs are 600 mAh. Is this difference harmful?

Not at all - it just gives your flight pack 20% more capacity.  Consider
that many models with additional servos, or bigger servos, or whatever
might require a higher current draw, will use 1200 or 1500 mAh packs.

>2) I have an old K&B 40 Torpedo. It runs great and is in great shape. I want
>   to put it on my CGM Eagle II. Unfortunately, the Torpedo is from the days
>   before mufflers. Can anyone recommend a good aftermarket muffler? 
>   Hopefully one that will extend outside the engine compartment?

I had two of these, but wore them out 8+ years ago, so I haven't actually
dealt with them recently.  However, for both of mine, I purchased a
muffler made by one of the muffler companies (Tatone?) that was a direct
strap-on fit to the K&B engines.  Check in a Tower catalog, or with a
large store and see if you can find such a beast again.  I seem to
recall "Peace Pipe" was the name of the product (not mfgr).  It may
be that this product is long out of service, however.  Also, it seemed
to rob quite a bit of power, but it sure was quiet, relatively speaking
to the mufflers of that day.

At any rate, you shold be able to buy a muffler that will suit your
purpose from the Tatone or C.B. product line.  But considering that you'll
pay $20+ for a muffler and that a new OS 40FP runs around ($50).....
well, I'd choose a new engine, personally.  :-)

Good luck with your Eagle II - great plane!

   -swb-   (Steve Bixby - sbixby@cup.portal.com)

Thanks in advance!
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