{"product_id":"mayatech-cnc-aluminum-rc-engine-test-rig-red-hobbybeach","title":"Mayatech CNC Aluminum RC Engine Test Rig (Red) | HobbyBeach","description":"\u003cp\u003eBack in the golden era of model aviation, running in a brand-new glow engine involved bolting it to a random piece of 2x4 timber, clamping it to a picnic table with rusty C-clamps, and praying the vibration wouldn't send your carburetor flying. While that rough-and-ready approach built character (and soaked many a workbench in castor oil), modern high-precision nitro engine builds demand a far more stable setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayatech CNC Anodized Aluminum Engine Rig brings proper machine-shop precision to your pit table. Precision-machined from aircraft-grade alloy in high-visibility anodized red, this bench setup holds your engine firmly while you perform crucial engine break-in  cycles, needle valve adjustments, and idle carb setups. By handling the messy break-in process on a dedicated test stand, you protect your airframe from harsh engine vibrations, raw fuel spills, and oil saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned glow-plug head, a scale builder fine-tuning a fresh OS engine, or a nitro beginner looking to learn needle tuning without risking an airframe on its maiden flight, this adjustable rig is an indispensable workshop tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGasoline Engine Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e While listings often claim compatibility with small gas engines, this stand is designed specifically for \u003cb\u003ebeam-mounted crankcases\u003c\/b\u003e. Gasoline engines requiring rear standoff mounts (e.g., DLE 30\/35\/55) or radial mounts will \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e fit without custom adapter plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eEngine shown in photos is for display purposes only and is sold separately).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6 Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecision CNC Machined Alloy:\u003c\/b\u003e Cut from high-strength anodized T6 aluminum to resist engine flex, fuel corrosion, and high vibration levels during peak RPM runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully Adjustable Rail Width:\u003c\/b\u003e Sliding dual-stage clamping blocks adjust up to a 55mm mounting width to accommodate a wide variety of beam-mount crankcases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual-Bar Engine Clamping:\u003c\/b\u003e Top and bottom plate clamping system grips the engine mounting lugs securely without warping or stressing the crankcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBench Bolt-Down Base:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-drilled wide footprint mounting baseplate allows secure fastening directly to your wooden workshop bench or heavy outdoor testing table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntegrated Heat Sink Mass:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy alloy structure helps wick away excess heat during rich-running break-in cycles on static test setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVibration-Isolated Rigidity:\u003c\/b\u003e Holds carburetors and throttle linkages steady, allowing pinpoint high\/low needle valve tuning and idle adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification List\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e CNC-Machined Aluminum Alloy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anodized Red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBaseplate Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 130mcm (L) x 43 mm (W) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClamping Block Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 59 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClamping Block Height (Main):\u003c\/b\u003e 24 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClamping Bar Height (Upper\/Lower):\u003c\/b\u003e 12 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Rail Adjustment Interval:\u003c\/b\u003e 55 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Assembled Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 244 g (0.54 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMounting Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Beam-mount \/ Side-lug engine crankcases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e 4x M5x50 socket head screws, 4x M5 washers, 4x M4 self-tapping wood screws, 1x M4 Allen wrench\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x Heavy-Duty Aluminum Bending Baseplate (Red)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2x CNC Main Engine Riser Blocks \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2x Set of Upper and Lower Engine Clamping Bars \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4x M5 x 50mm Socket Head Cap Screws\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4x M5 Flat Washers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4x M4 Self-Tapping Bench Screws\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x M4 Hex Allen Wrench\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequired to Run (Not Included)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSturdy wooden workbench or portable test table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScrewdriver \/ drill \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engine that you wanted to test and related power setup\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety glasses \u0026amp; ear protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Engine Sizes Explained (\"06–160 Class\")\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Class \/ Displacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCubic Capacity (cc)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePopular Example OS Engine \u0026amp; Model Examples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e.06 – .15 Class\u003c\/b\u003e (Micro \/ Small Glow)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.0cc – 2.5cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO.S. Max .12 \/ .15 CV-R, COX .049\/.051, ASP .15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e.21 – .32 Class\u003c\/b\u003e (Standard Nitro Car \/ Buggy)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5cc – 5.2cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO.S. Speed B2104, Force .21, Nitro Star .28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e.40 – .55 Class\u003c\/b\u003e (Mid-Size \u003cb\u003eRC Plane Engine\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5cc – 9.0cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eO.S. 46AX\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eO.S. 55AX\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(featured in product photo)\u003c\/i\u003e, Evolution .46\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e.60 – .91 Class\u003c\/b\u003e (Large Sport \/ Pattern Plane)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.0cc – 15.0cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO.S. 61FX, O.S. 91FX, Saito FA-82\/91 4-Stroke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.20 – 1.60 Class\u003c\/b\u003e (Giant Scale Glow)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20.0cc – 26.0cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO.S. 120AX, O.S. 160FX, Enya 120\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRule of Thumb:\u003c\/b\u003e If your \u003cb\u003erc engine\u003c\/b\u003e has side mounting ears (beam mount) and the crankcase width between screw holes is under \u003cb\u003e55 mm\u003c\/b\u003e, this \u003cb\u003etest engine\u003c\/b\u003e rig will clamp it tightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You MUST Use a Dedicated Engine Test Rig\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning in a new \u003cb\u003eglow engine\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003enitro engine\u003c\/b\u003e directly on a finished RC airplane or car chassis is a recipe for heartbreak and mess. Here is why every serious glow aviator and engine tuner uses a bench \u003cb\u003eengine rig\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtreme Vibration \u0026amp; Thermal Cycles:\u003c\/b\u003e Brand-new engines feature tight piston-to-sleeve tolerances (ABC\/ABL pinch). The initial \u003cb\u003eengine break-in\u003c\/b\u003e process requires rich fuel mixtures, continuous heat cycling, and extended idle\/mid-throttle runs. Subjecting a fragile balsa or composite airframe to hours of static bench vibration can fatigue glue joints, loosen control horns, and vibrate servo gears loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMess Management:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich break-in mixtures spew high volumes of unburnt oil and raw fuel out the exhaust. Doing this on an aircraft soaks the balsa firewall, ruins fresh iron-on film coverings, and leaves raw nitro residue inside wheel wells and radio bays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCooling \u0026amp; Accessibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuning needle valves, checking head temperatures, and setting carburetor barrel stops is significantly safer and easier when the engine is rigidly mounted at eye level on a workbench, away from spinning airframe parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReliability Before Flight:\u003c\/b\u003e Conducting \u003cb\u003eengine tuning\u003c\/b\u003e on the ground ensures your \u003cb\u003eRC plane engine\u003c\/b\u003e holds a steady transition from idle to full throttle without leaning out or stalling—preventing dead-stick landings on maiden flights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"HobbyBeach.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42634864099374,"sku":"9104361015","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/9331\/6654\/files\/mayatech-cnc-aluminum-rc-engine-test-rig-red-hobbybeach-1.jpg?v=1787025205","url":"https:\/\/hobbybeach.com\/products\/mayatech-cnc-aluminum-rc-engine-test-rig-red-hobbybeach","provider":"HobbyBeach.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}