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Forum: Glow Engines
08-08-2022, 07:38 AM
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Posted By smkrcflyer

I recently purchased a FA300T version 1. Always...

I recently purchased a FA300T version 1. Always wanted to try a multi cylinder plane. Anything I should know about these?
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2017, 01:56 PM
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Posted By smkrcflyer

I got a Saito 1.80 as part of a bunch of stuff I...

I got a Saito 1.80 as part of a bunch of stuff I purchased from a guy getting out of the hobby. I was going to sell it but I'm now thinking about converting it to gas. Is the CH Ignition hard to...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-10-2016, 08:08 AM
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Posted By smkrcflyer

Got the engine running today. HS set at 2 turns...

Got the engine running today. HS set at 2 turns out and LS 2 turns in. Ran 8oz and was a bit rich but no backfires. Will rum more later but I need a better spinner.

Thanks for all the help.
Forum: Glow Engines
10-10-2016, 04:27 AM
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Posted By smkrcflyer

Bob, Thanks for the info its very helpful. I...

Bob,
Thanks for the info its very helpful. I did reset the timing and hope to run it today.
Forum: Glow Engines
10-08-2016, 03:40 AM
Replies: 54,701
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Posted By smkrcflyer

Got the engine used so don't know how much run...

Got the engine used so don't know how much run time it has. The piston is clean the valves have some deposits on them.

Hamburg is west of Allentown about 40 minutes drive.
Forum: Glow Engines
10-08-2016, 03:08 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,314,734
Posted By smkrcflyer

Is this an engine brake in issue or could this be...

Is this an engine brake in issue or could this be an on going problem? I have other smaller Saito engines that don't have this problem.
Forum: Glow Engines
10-07-2016, 03:18 PM
Replies: 54,701
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Posted By smkrcflyer

Could be. I'll try leaning it out some.

Could be. I'll try leaning it out some.
Forum: Glow Engines
10-07-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 54,701
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Posted By smkrcflyer

I know its rich but if backfire is caused by...

I know its rich but if backfire is caused by being to lean why is it still do it when its this rich?
Forum: Glow Engines
10-07-2016, 07:05 AM
Replies: 54,701
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Posted By smkrcflyer

Ran it today at WOT and it ran for a few seconds...

Ran it today at WOT and it ran for a few seconds then backfired and thru the prop nut. My setup is LS two turns in from outer edge of plastic arm, HS four turns out.
Forum: Glow Engines
10-06-2016, 05:57 AM
Replies: 54,701
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Posted By smkrcflyer

Dave, What do you suggest for a starting point...

Dave, What do you suggest for a starting point for the LS needle?
Forum: Glow Engines
10-05-2016, 12:16 PM
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Posted By smkrcflyer

I have a Saito 100 that I got used. It looks to...

I have a Saito 100 that I got used. It looks to be in very good condition with a clean piston. I started the engine a few weeks ago but it ran poorly and only on a rich setting. I checked the LS...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-20-2015, 10:10 AM
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Posted By smkrcflyer

Forecast is for 5 to 8 inches of snow tomorrow...

Forecast is for 5 to 8 inches of snow tomorrow but I'm still going to the WRAM show.
Forum: Glow Engines
02-20-2015, 07:59 AM
Replies: 54,701
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Posted By smkrcflyer

Its 6 degs here with 16 mph winds gusting to 21...

Its 6 degs here with 16 mph winds gusting to 21 mph so it feels like -13 degs.
Forum: Glow Engines
02-20-2015, 06:27 AM
Replies: 54,701
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Posted By smkrcflyer

I would be ok with that but don't think the wife...

I would be ok with that but don't think the wife would like it. I have started engines in my basement few just a few seconds when the wife wasn't home.
Forum: Glow Engines
02-20-2015, 05:39 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,314,734
Posted By smkrcflyer

Finished the Saito 80 rebuild. New parts are...

Finished the Saito 80 rebuild. New parts are drive flange & collet, crankcase, pushrod covers & seals, rear cover, gaskets and bearings. Total parts cost was about $75. It will be a few weeks till...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-04-2015, 07:27 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,314,734
Posted By smkrcflyer

Thanks acdii for confirming my assumptions. A...

Thanks acdii for confirming my assumptions. A new case is $29 that will bring my total rebuild parts cost to $55.
Forum: Glow Engines
02-04-2015, 06:38 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,314,734
Posted By smkrcflyer

I noticed a hair line crack at the front of the...

I noticed a hair line crack at the front of the case where the bearing goes. Do I need to get a new case?

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2070382
Forum: Glow Engines
02-04-2015, 03:57 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,314,734
Posted By smkrcflyer

I started taking my saito 80 apart to replace the...

I started taking my saito 80 apart to replace the bearings. I had a problem with the puller I use to remove the drive flange. The foot was too thick to fit in the grove in the flange. So I went to...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-26-2015, 09:19 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,314,734
Posted By smkrcflyer

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2067946http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2067947


The paint stripper worked well.
Forum: Glow Engines
01-24-2015, 11:50 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,314,734
Posted By smkrcflyer

I picked up two more Saito's this week, a 100 and...

I picked up two more Saito's this week, a 100 and an 80 GK. Now I have a 72, 80, 91, 90T,100,150 & 325R.

The 80 needs some work. It looks like someone tried to clean it but the remover about...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-21-2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,314,734
Posted By smkrcflyer

I have a Saito 150 that i'm thinking about...

I have a Saito 150 that i'm thinking about converting to CH ignition. Should I get the glow or gas version? I get glow fuel for about $13 a gallon so its not a big difference in cost between the...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-19-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,314,734
Posted By smkrcflyer

So it sounds like if your converting a Saito to...

So it sounds like if your converting a Saito to C&H Ignitions the glow version is better then the gas one, is this true? I'm thinking about building a BUSA 1/4 scale D7 and using a Saito 1.80.
Forum: Glow Engines
01-05-2014, 05:07 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,314,734
Posted By smkrcflyer

I'm having an issue with the fuel tank and...

I'm having an issue with the fuel tank and carburetor location in my cub. I'm using the 90T would a Perry Pump work on this engine? If so what version pump?
Forum: Glow Engines
01-01-2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,314,734
Posted By smkrcflyer

Thank you this is good information.

Thank you this is good information.
Forum: Glow Engines
01-01-2014, 08:06 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,314,734
Posted By smkrcflyer

Its the 90T. I should be able to check the valve...

Its the 90T. I should be able to check the valve operation when compared to the piston location and to each cylinder. Are the two cylinders 180 deg out of cycle?
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