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It's me again, and I got this response through e-mail.  I think Ted hit the
"reply" key instead of the "response".  Never mind, I'm reposting it  anyway.

Eric

> 
> From: vanzwol@bcstec.ca.boeing.com (Ted Van Zwol)
> Subject: Re: QUERY: Magnum Pro .45
> Newsgroups: rec.models.rc
> Organization: Boeing
> 
> Could you please forward me your responses?!
> 
> I have a Magnum Pro .45.  I used it for a season before I ditched my plane.
> It's been on my bench since (only an hour away from flight again, though).
> I went with the engine due to price.  I find it to be a great performer.
> Plenty of power and seemed very reliable.  The only problem I had with it
> (well, it wasn't even an engine problem, although at first it seemed so)
> was my intake tube with the clunk in the tank was too long--the fuel was
> foaming up a bit and it would frequently stall.  Once I cut the tub up
> a half inch, I never had any problem.  Unfortunately, I did ditch my plane
> after only a season, so I can't give you any long-term experience re: the
> engine.  But, it sounds like it's your first plane.  Go with a cheaper
> engine, you're going to plant it in the earth at least once.
> 
> I would be interested to hear what others have to say, esp those who've
> used it for more than a season.  Thanks.
> 
> -- 
> Ted C Van Zwol                           |    Genius does what it must,
> uucp:      {...!}uunet!bcstec!vanzwol    |    Talent does what it can.
> internet:  vanzwol@bcstec.ca.boeing.com  |                  -Emerson
>                          ^^^^ new...
>