Saito FG-60R3
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And.... now that we don't have a kink in the fuel line the engine runs in the model just as it did on the test-bench. Still putting the finishing touches to the cowling, need to run with cowling on, then check balance and fly.
Slow going at this time of year (very little sunlight after work, and cold in my shed), but maybe I'll get to fly this engine in the next couple of weeks.
Slow going at this time of year (very little sunlight after work, and cold in my shed), but maybe I'll get to fly this engine in the next couple of weeks.
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I put a post about a page or two back on how to prime the engine without using a starter. I use a rubber fuel bulb, hook it up to the vent line of your fuel tank. Then squeeze the bulb and watch the fuel go up the fuel line and into the carb. Once it gets to the carb you are ready to hand prop.
I've been starting the engine this way and it works great. I haven't used an electric starter yet.
I've been starting the engine this way and it works great. I haven't used an electric starter yet.
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Another simple way to prime, similar to the fuel bulb which I don't have, is to attach a length of fuel line to the fuel tank vent and gently blow through the attached line until a small amount of fuel drips out the carb.
The attached line is removed and the engine is started easily. Very easy to do.
The attached line is removed and the engine is started easily. Very easy to do.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AGdihDBCco
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Mark,
Check out the Seagull Lysander -- Paul and I are building ours right now... Mine will have a Saito FG-60 R3 and Paul's will use an AXI 5345 and 10 or 12S packs... Although it may be too similar to a Beaver...
If you have any interest in the Lysander let me and I can show you mine... I am still assembling it, but you are welcome to stop by and look it over...
Check out the Seagull Lysander -- Paul and I are building ours right now... Mine will have a Saito FG-60 R3 and Paul's will use an AXI 5345 and 10 or 12S packs... Although it may be too similar to a Beaver...
If you have any interest in the Lysander let me and I can show you mine... I am still assembling it, but you are welcome to stop by and look it over...
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This is what I had in mind... plan to fly it scale rather than all out 3-D.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/giant-scale-aircraft-3d-aerobatic-110/11601703-yak-55sp-fly-model-50cc.html
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/giant-scale-aircraft-3d-aerobatic-110/11601703-yak-55sp-fly-model-50cc.html
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Does anyone know where I can get a Gasket set for this engine. It appears that Horizon is out of stock. I have sent a mail to RC Japan and am waiting for them to get back to me.
Cant find anything on ebay or similar. If any of you know of a local stockist that has a set, I would be most interested in getting one. Or, if any of you have a set lying around....
Cant find anything on ebay or similar. If any of you know of a local stockist that has a set, I would be most interested in getting one. Or, if any of you have a set lying around....
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I finally got back my engine from Saito service after 2.5 months. There is a repair sheet included. It states that moving parts are replaced (they don't specify which) and I should be running at least 1 tank in fully rich condition on full throttle before I go flying. There is no mention of cause of the failure. There is also a test report, they have tested it with L 6.5 and H 1 1/6 and idle 1300 and WOT 6600. It is strange because when I checked the H needle, it was only 1 turn open. Anyway, I am installing it back to my corsair perhaps I get to run it this weekend.
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GalenB
Met you at the big bird field couple weeks ago and we talked about your 3-blade prop question you posted on the other forum. I thought about it later and it occurred to me that the rule of thumb of dropping an inch of pitch for in increase of one inch in diameter (or the other way around) is a pretty old rule, from back when we were all using 10 inch props. With props twice that now, I wonder if it scales up differently, maybe more like two inches.
Met you at the big bird field couple weeks ago and we talked about your 3-blade prop question you posted on the other forum. I thought about it later and it occurred to me that the rule of thumb of dropping an inch of pitch for in increase of one inch in diameter (or the other way around) is a pretty old rule, from back when we were all using 10 inch props. With props twice that now, I wonder if it scales up differently, maybe more like two inches.
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Gents,
Unable to start the engine hand propping without a choke or other means.
I've been reading about priming and choking. Thanks for the insight. Does anyone have advice on whether to attach the vent line to the nipple on the Keleo exhaust ring? I have done so in a tightly cowled and baffled project, so the vent line is not available for the bulb method of priming. I might have to take things apart and put in a choke. Don't really want to buy a starter if I can help it.
What if I pinched the vent line from inside the plane and pressurized the tank a bit using the fueling pump to get the fuel to the carb? Does anyone think this might work, or not?
Also, for this engine, has anyone experience the engine starting and running backwards? Just wondering if that is a risk.
Thanks!
Unable to start the engine hand propping without a choke or other means.
I've been reading about priming and choking. Thanks for the insight. Does anyone have advice on whether to attach the vent line to the nipple on the Keleo exhaust ring? I have done so in a tightly cowled and baffled project, so the vent line is not available for the bulb method of priming. I might have to take things apart and put in a choke. Don't really want to buy a starter if I can help it.
What if I pinched the vent line from inside the plane and pressurized the tank a bit using the fueling pump to get the fuel to the carb? Does anyone think this might work, or not?
Also, for this engine, has anyone experience the engine starting and running backwards? Just wondering if that is a risk.
Thanks!
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Gents,
Unable to start the engine hand propping without a choke or other means.
I've been reading about priming and choking. Thanks for the insight. Does anyone have advice on whether to attach the vent line to the nipple on the Keleo exhaust ring? I have done so in a tightly cowled and baffled project, so the vent line is not available for the bulb method of priming. I might have to take things apart and put in a choke. Don't really want to buy a starter if I can help it.
What if I pinched the vent line from inside the plane and pressurized the tank a bit using the fueling pump to get the fuel to the carb? Does anyone think this might work, or not?
Also, for this engine, has anyone experience the engine starting and running backwards? Just wondering if that is a risk.
Thanks!
Unable to start the engine hand propping without a choke or other means.
I've been reading about priming and choking. Thanks for the insight. Does anyone have advice on whether to attach the vent line to the nipple on the Keleo exhaust ring? I have done so in a tightly cowled and baffled project, so the vent line is not available for the bulb method of priming. I might have to take things apart and put in a choke. Don't really want to buy a starter if I can help it.
What if I pinched the vent line from inside the plane and pressurized the tank a bit using the fueling pump to get the fuel to the carb? Does anyone think this might work, or not?
Also, for this engine, has anyone experience the engine starting and running backwards? Just wondering if that is a risk.
Thanks!
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Sometimes it kicks back for a couple of rounds but never really run backwards. Open the throttle 1/6 while starting, this way it will start in correct direction.
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GalenB
Met you at the big bird field couple weeks ago and we talked about your 3-blade prop question you posted on the other forum. I thought about it later and it occurred to me that the rule of thumb of dropping an inch of pitch for in increase of one inch in diameter (or the other way around) is a pretty old rule, from back when we were all using 10 inch props. With props twice that now, I wonder if it scales up differently, maybe more like two inches.
Met you at the big bird field couple weeks ago and we talked about your 3-blade prop question you posted on the other forum. I thought about it later and it occurred to me that the rule of thumb of dropping an inch of pitch for in increase of one inch in diameter (or the other way around) is a pretty old rule, from back when we were all using 10 inch props. With props twice that now, I wonder if it scales up differently, maybe more like two inches.