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DLE-40 40cc Twin Gas with Electronic Ignition and Muffler

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DLE Engines - DLEG0040
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Light, powerful gas engine that’s all perks, no quirks.

The DLE-40 is the engine you want in your favorite plane. At three pounds it puts out five horsepower… and that’s not even the best part! Its twin, opposed cylinder design reduces vibration and increases efficiency and durability. DLE has also improved and lightened its pistons to increase throttle response. Extras like an airplane-specific carb, mufflers and easy electronic ignition boost performance even further. Get DLE, the best engines at the best price.

  • Efficient, light design for a high power-to-weight ratio
  • Light piston for fast acceleration, excellent compression and low vibration
  • CNC-machined parts for high performance and long life
  • Sealed crankshaft bearings
  • Customized airplane carb
  • Mufflers included for power
  • Electronic ignition module
  • Two mufflers
  • Spark plugs
  • Standoffs
  • Spiral wire wrap
DLE Engines DLE-40cc Twin Gas - Electronic ignition
Electronic ignition delivers ultra-smooth idle, easy starting and awesome throttle transition.
DLE Engines DLE-40cc Twin Gas - includes
The DLE-40 includes a pair of mufflers, electronic ignition gear, spark plugs, spiral wire wrap and connector safety clips.
  • Electronic ignition delvers smooth idle, easy starting and powerful throttle transition, spiral wire wrap eliminates interference
  • Updated muffler design for increased noise reduction, excellent aeration and power
  • Sealed crankshaft ball bearings
  • Optimized pumper carburetor with phenolic insert to insulate carburetor from engine heat
  • Lightweight pistons for fast acceleration, excellent compression and low vibration
  • Composite backplate mount

Product Specs

Bore
1.26" (32mm)
Crankshaft Type
Threaded
Cylinder Type
Twin opposed
Cylinders
Twin
Displacement
2.45 cu in (40.0 cc)
Engine (Only) Weight
2.58 lbs (1170 g)
Ignition Weight
5.3oz (149g)
Muffler Type
2-piece aluminum
Muffler Weight
3.6oz (102g)
Oil Type & Content
30:1 2-cycle oil mixture
Plug Type
NGK CM6
Power Type
Gas
Product Height
3.5" (90mm) center of crankshaft to top of carb
Product Length
7.3" (186mm) from end of standoff to front of prop hub
Product Width
7.1" (180mm) between to of cylinder heads
Prop Range
19 x 8 - 20 x 10
Starter Type
Hand Held Starter
Stroke
0.98" (25mm)
Total Weight
3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)

Product Details

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In The Box
  • (1) DLE-40 Gasoline Engine
  • (1) Electronic Ignition
  • NGK CM6 Spark Plugs
  • Mufflers
  • (4) 0.98" (25mm) Standoffs
  • (1) Product manual
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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)
  • *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
  • Propeller: 19x8, 19x10, 20x8, 20x10
  • Field Equipment
DLE-40 40cc Twin Gas with Electronic Ignition and Muffler