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Forum: Glow Engines
03-01-2017, 06:05 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

Although I have an adapter coming with it, I may...

Although I have an adapter coming with it, I may be able to mount it directly to the engine. What's the standard practice for mounting the TurboHeader? Either with or without the adapter, do you...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-28-2017, 04:52 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

Might the carbs be the same? May not matter...

Might the carbs be the same? May not matter though because I don't see a .30 glow listed on Horizon any longer.
Forum: Glow Engines
02-28-2017, 10:46 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

To all the commenters on my FA 40... Good...

To all the commenters on my FA 40...

Good tips. In fact I've used a couple on some other old carbs in the past. This situation seems to be different though. The engine is brand new and hasn't...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-28-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

Problem solved. I took your (and others) advice...

Problem solved. I took your (and others) advice and had a look at RC Specialties. I liked what I saw and called The Model Shop in Kentucky, one of the TurboHeader dealers listed. The result: a...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-27-2017, 04:51 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

Now for a second question. This one is regarding...

Now for a second question. This one is regarding a New in the Box FA-40 that I got from the same guy. I decided to break this one out and find a plane for it. It's a pretty engine, the muffler is...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-27-2017, 04:42 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

I'm running an FA-100 that I bought used from a...

I'm running an FA-100 that I bought used from a friend some time ago. It has been running just fine, but the muffler is really starting to be a problem. When I bought it the muffler was...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-12-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

Unfortunately I had to shovel to get out to go to...

Unfortunately I had to shovel to get out to go to the shop to take advantage of my 'attitude' .
Forum: Glow Engines
01-10-2017, 06:27 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

I truly appreciate all the generous offers to...

I truly appreciate all the generous offers to help me find a new home for that troublesome Saito. If you saw my shop you would realize that 'unusable' is not in my dictionary. I just can't bear to...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-08-2017, 07:36 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

Old Fart... I do have one old Saito that...

Old Fart...

I do have one old Saito that never has wanted to cooperate. Can I send it to you and have your 'Saito' properly dispose of it. I pay well.

Rick...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-07-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

I have a Saito 82 that I rebuilt that doesn't...

I have a Saito 82 that I rebuilt that doesn't have a plane to go on at the moment. I think I'll put it on my test stand and rotate the other two carbs on it to see what it takes to tune it between...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-07-2017, 10:51 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

I tried, without success, to get a good photo of...

I tried, without success, to get a good photo of the LSN on the FA-72 that I asked about. However, the top of the LSN is slightly less than 1/16" deeper than the inside edge of the bevel. And...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-04-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

I'll have to pull the carb and have a look at the...

I'll have to pull the carb and have a look at the tube. It doesn't seem to be screwed that far in compared to the others I have so perhaps that's the problem. Before I pull it down I'll try the...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-03-2017, 02:35 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

Over the years I've had at least 10 four strokes...

Over the years I've had at least 10 four strokes of which all but 2 were Saitos (40 to 150). From the wealth of information posted here and the guidance of the 'Masters' of this sport on this forum,...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-09-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

I'm in the process of rebuilding an FA 82 for a...

I'm in the process of rebuilding an FA 82 for a friend. I've done a couple of my own in the past. It's been quite awhile so don't recall what I used for a default (factory setting) on the LS...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-13-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

Good tips. I shall now venture forth with the...

Good tips. I shall now venture forth with the rebuild. I've had this 82 on an Ultra Stick for many years and it is one of my favorite Saitos.

Rick...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-13-2015, 07:24 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

FA-82 carburetor gasket set question? I'm...

FA-82 carburetor gasket set question?

I'm rebuilding my FA-82 and decided to attack the carb while I am at it. I ordered the gasket set (SAI91S91A) that was indicated for this engine. The set I...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-27-2015, 04:52 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

What you've described here makes a lot of sense. ...

What you've described here makes a lot of sense. It was a good while ago, but I do recall seeing a valve lash of about .008 to .010 +/- on an engine (both valves) when I first started to check it. ...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-27-2015, 08:48 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

Sr... You've piqued my interest on the valve...

Sr...

You've piqued my interest on the valve lash issue. If I may, I'd like to dig a little deeper and see if you can offer further advice.

The 82 was my first Saito which I've been running...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-26-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

Charley... I got to wondering about the...

Charley...

I got to wondering about the 'o-rings' you mentioned. Are you referring to the rubber seals on each end of the push rod tube? I broke out the engine diagram but couldn't find any...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-26-2015, 05:20 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

I tend not to be a 'fiddler' and prefer to stay...

I tend not to be a 'fiddler' and prefer to stay on the rich side with a fair amount of smoke. As for operator error, I know that drill well. I had been doing pretty good until the end of the flying...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-25-2015, 05:48 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

Nope. It's mounted to the exposed firewall of an...

Nope. It's mounted to the exposed firewall of an UltraStick 40. I've been running CoolPower 15% since I joined the club here in the western Carolina mountains as a new guy in the hobby. It has...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-25-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

Yes. I start with the HS at peak and then work...

Yes. I start with the HS at peak and then work with the LS needle with very small increments. Then repeat...

I've had success with that technique on other Saitos, but this one just doesn't seem...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-25-2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

I'm not inclined to refurbish worn parts. I've...

I'm not inclined to refurbish worn parts. I've reached the point in life where it has become my primary goal to 'spend' my kin's inheritance. So new parts are justified.

As for my flying style,...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-25-2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

I've been splitting the difference on the Saito...

I've been splitting the difference on the Saito suggested .002 to .004. Maybe even a bit closer to the .004. I'm also setting up another 82 and have been having trouble getting the LS needle set...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-25-2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,396,601
Posted By RH

From Horizon the cam gear is 28 bucks and the...

From Horizon the cam gear is 28 bucks and the tappets are 10 each. Considering what a good engine it has been over the years it's a no brainer to me too. I've purchased several other Saito parts...
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