I just finished building a Proctor Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter. (My third proctor kit, and all have been tons of fun to build.) Anyway, I mounted the .70 4-stroke engine inverted. Only problem is that the muffler will direct the exhaust directly onto the axle's bungee cord shock absorber.
I understand that the usual 2-stroke exhaust deflectors will not handle the higher temps of 4-stroke exhaust. But I don't know what to substitute. I'm only looking to deflect the exhaust maybe 20-30 degrees or so.
Any ideas for a pre-made 4-stroke deflector or material to make a home-made one?
Thanks in advance, Brion