Tom Nied

That's curious. Have to ask. Did you bench run the engine? I know DLE recommends against it, but I think I'm going to run mine on the bench first. I've just never used an engine without running it on the bench. Next project for me.

Super08

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I usually run a tank though on my test stand but didn't on this one.

Tom Nied

OK, doestn't mean you've done anything wrong. Let us know what you figure out so the rest of us can avoid that problem. Thanks in advance.

Super08

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Not to worry Tom I never took it that way. I just didn't as this was a winter build so it never went onto my stand. I just did a run up and checked the mix before flying and all was good. At this point I suspect the ignition but like I was saying I will look into it when I have a chance. No biggie.

Twin_Flyer

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Super08,
i am so steeling that covering scheme on your Sportster 60 for mine!!

Bill S.

Super08

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Go for it, the basic scheme is pretty common. I just used colors that I hadn't seen used on that scheme to switch it up a bit.

Super08

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As for my DLE35 I found the problem and it wasn't the ignition or the IBEC. It was the carb after all. It ceases to amaze me that no matter how long you have worked on these motors there is always something to throw you a curve. I ran it up first to confirm the problem was in fact active in case it was a heat related issue. As soon as I started it the problem was active. It would start to take some throttle but wouldn't. The throttle linkage was moving as it should as was the arm on the carb. The high mixture had zero effect and the low had little effect and if taken to extremes would eventually kill the engine.
So the first thing I did was bypass the IBEC and that did not fix the problem. Next up I hooked up an ignition I had from a DLE30 that I knew was good. Still the same problem. OK great I know the carb is the problem. I had already blown out the jets with fuel and knew they were clear. Hmmm, could it be on the pump side where I have a blockage? I decided to pull the carb. Before I can do that I need to remove the linkage and fuel line. First up was the linkage. Started to remove the bolt that holds the ball link to the arm on the carb and suddenly the arm moves sideways when I push on it. What the heck? I look and the factory screw that holds on the factory arm is loose. It had backed off just enough to allow the arm to slip off the flat spot that allows it to rotate the butterfly. Wicked, sometimes the simplest things can be the hardest to spot.
I got some red loctite to put on it, hooked the IBEC and ignition back up and it runs perfect again.

I am still shaking my head and chuckling about this one. Any time I remove a carb arm screw off of a carb I always loctite them. The factory ones I have never had problems with in the past. Those were always Walbro carbs however and DLE now makes their own carbs. This is the only Chinese made engine I have left. All of my other engines are either 3W or DA for a reason.....

Tom Nied

Well that's good you figured it out. And sharing with us lets us (me) know what to look out for. So thank you for that. Got a question for you though. Did you remove the spring on the carburetor lever?

Super08

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I never remove it as it holds side tension on the shaft to stop it from vibrating. If completely removed the shaft will vibrate and quickly wear. Once it does it will leak air and the carb will be toast. What I do is just unhook the spring and let it rotate around a bit so the tension is there but weak.

Super08

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I forgot to mention I have a bunch of flights on mine now. The engine is loosening up nicely and I am going to go to a larger prop. Using a 19x8 and will try a 19x10 next.

ahicks

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If you're up for suggestions regarding props, I would offer that 10" of pitch on a plane like this one may not be a good plan? They work fine on warbirds whose smaller control surfaces and slippery airfoils allow them the ability to run at higher speeds. This plane, with it's fat airfoil and relatively large control surfaces, has more of a "sport" type performance profile - that might work better with 6" or maybe 8" of pitch max. If the 19x8 isn't loading the engine enough, I'd be tempted to go with a 20x8 vs. the 19x10. More load with better performance in the speed range the plane is intended to run in. Plus, less pitch will let it slow down quicker/easier on those days with no wind coming down the runway to help you do that. That's my opinion though, FWIW. -Al

Super08

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I have both and will try them and see which feels better in the air. I just used the 19x8 for a lighter load to keep the heat down for the fist gallon.

Super08

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Reported the above post. He is spamming every thread I subscribe to.

pilotdude57

So what?

Super08

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People are not interested in getting countless notifications on the same post. If you want to look for money then start a thread on it instead of invading every thread on here with this.

pilotdude57

How do I get it to the most people possible?

Super08

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Start a thread on it to let people know what you want to acheve. By spamming countless threads all you will do is get people upset instead of getting the word out to raise money. It is like having a telephone solicitor calling your house all the time.

Jeepindog

Try a street corner. More traffic, and more popular with people who beg for money. Or, try getting a job and saving your pennies and pay for your laser cutter yourself.

Charlie P.

Take out a banner ad.

Filling up threads with un-related, off-topic fluff will get more heat than warmth.

pilotdude57

A Kickstarter campaign is not begging for money, it is giving people a good deal on a product or service, much lower than they would pay later, if they help get things going. So, it's beneficial for the pledgers and the originator.

pilotdude57

I would think that even if a person is on five or six threads and they get an email with the same thing from all of them, it is just a matter of taking 5 or 6 seconds to delete them, not making a molehill into a mountain, but if they want to take advantage of the Kickstarter
campaign then it is worth their while to get the messages. Just a thought.

ahicks

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Here's another "thought". People that use a forum like this one for self promotion aren't around long. Did you even look at the rules?

BarracudaHockey

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You can resume your normally scheduled Super Sportster programming. There will be no more kick-starter posts.

Thanks

Charlie P.

Thank you.

jjkirby

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Those with the DLE motors installed, how did you setup your throttle and choke linkages. From looking at the manual it seems like the fuel tank is in the way for the throttle. Setups and pics would be great thanks!!!