SAITO FG-17, 17.2cc Gasoline Engine, # 710093

The steadily growing demand for gasoline engines has prompted SAITO to close the previous gap between 13 and 20cc. With a weight of approx. 770gr (complete with ignition), the new SAITO FG-17 gasoline engine is the suitable link for mid-range scale and sport models.

Special features:

• Cylinder and cylinder head are one component, this design saves weight, prevents distortion and improves cooling. The cylinder running surface is hard-chromed and designed without a liner.
• High-silicon aluminum piston with piston ring
• Robust connecting rod forged from high-strength aluminum, the lower connecting rod eye is bushed with phosphor bronze due to gasoline operation
• High-strength crankshaft made of forged chrome-molybdenum steel
• 2-ball bearing camshaft
• Front-mounted, space-saving gearbox and steep cam flanks for optimal filling
• High cylinder efficiency due to hip-roof-shaped combustion chamber
• The exhaust sound corresponds to that of a typical four-stroke single-cylinder engine
• Carburetor specially designed for four-stroke gasoline engines, with diaphragm pump
• Electronic battery ignition system specially designed for this engine for spark plug operation
• Normal two-stroke fuel mixture (e.g. moped or lawnmower)