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06-17-2012, 05:41 AM
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RE: NEW DLE30!
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Hi all, I could use some help. This is my first gas engine, read through this thread and others. I'm putting the DLE30 in a Seagull Spacewalker 120. The choke seems a little stiff, so I'm using a Hitec 645 servo (metal gear, high torque, analog). There is about a 2'' drop from the engine to the servo tray. I was thinking of using Sullivan 4-40 Nyrods (or similar), but the 4-40 I don't think would bend enough. My other thought was to use metal pushrods on the throttle and choke, and use Dubro ball links on the engine end. Is this enough to separate the metal to prevent RF interference. Any help and ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Rod
Hi all, I could use some help. This is my first gas engine, read through this thread and others. I'm putting the DLE30 in a Seagull Spacewalker 120. The choke seems a little stiff, so I'm using a Hitec 645 servo (metal gear, high torque, analog). There is about a 2'' drop from the engine to the servo tray. I was thinking of using Sullivan 4-40 Nyrods (or similar), but the 4-40 I don't think would bend enough. My other thought was to use metal pushrods on the throttle and choke, and use Dubro ball links on the engine end. Is this enough to separate the metal to prevent RF interference. Any help and ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Rod
06-17-2012, 09:47 AM
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RE: NEW DLE30!
ORIGINAL: ricochet59
Hi all, I could use some help. This is my first gas engine, read through this thread and others. I'm putting the DLE30 in a Seagull Spacewalker 120. The choke seems a little stiff, so I'm using a Hitec 645 servo (metal gear, high torque, analog). There is about a 2'' drop from the engine to the servo tray. I was thinking of using Sullivan 4-40 Nyrods (or similar), but the 4-40 I don't think would bend enough. My other thought was to use metal pushrods on the throttle and choke, and use Dubro ball links on the engine end. Is this enough to separate the metal to prevent RF interference. Any help and ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Rod
Hi all, I could use some help. This is my first gas engine, read through this thread and others. I'm putting the DLE30 in a Seagull Spacewalker 120. The choke seems a little stiff, so I'm using a Hitec 645 servo (metal gear, high torque, analog). There is about a 2'' drop from the engine to the servo tray. I was thinking of using Sullivan 4-40 Nyrods (or similar), but the 4-40 I don't think would bend enough. My other thought was to use metal pushrods on the throttle and choke, and use Dubro ball links on the engine end. Is this enough to separate the metal to prevent RF interference. Any help and ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Rod
btw... don't put the Seagull Spacewalker into a flat spin with CG on recommended position.
06-27-2012, 07:10 AM
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RE: NEW DLE30!
Ok its been a while with IMAC and work I finally got to work on my dle 30 increased plug gap to .024" no luck, on the ground it seemed to be ok but once in the air the miss would come back, played with the hall sensor still no luck. My next thought is to change out the ignition with a known good one which I have since I'm building a 3DHS extra with a dle 30 that I know does not have a miss.
07-13-2012, 10:39 PM
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RE: NEW DLE30!
dear friends I m sorry if you have talked this before..I have dle 30 cc I live 1800 metres( nearly 600o feet) above sea level..we have no humidity problem here....so can I use gasoline
il mixture(hidden in a well closed box in a cold area) 1 weeks after I have mixed it..?and is it different for mineral and synthtetic oil mixture ?
il mixture(hidden in a well closed box in a cold area) 1 weeks after I have mixed it..?and is it different for mineral and synthtetic oil mixture ?
07-17-2012, 05:03 PM
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RE: NEW DLE30!
Holy molly that took me a long time to read but was well worth it. I can't tell you how many times I have been at party's and the topic of Turkey oil comes up. Now I'll sound like a pro. 
07-17-2012, 06:20 PM
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RE: NEW DLE30!
Guys can a Master Airscrew 3-blade composite prop be used with a DLE30? The DLE requires 4 small prop bolt holes to be drilled, and looking at the rear of the prop there is a a circle that is milled/molded that is void of any material to drill into. Should you fill this area with epoxy or just leave it not as thick in this area as the rest of the prop hub? Also, the 4 mounting bolt holes are just outside these voids so it may be hard to drill. Anyone done this with a 70" warbird? I broke the engine in with a 18x8 xoar, but would like more prop ground clearance and a more scale look. Also, I saw some 1-3/4" prop spinners sold by Miracle that fit a DLE30 and mount with a single screw into the center hole on the DLE hub. Anyone know what is the size thread for the internal hub on the DLE30? Thanks, DG
07-22-2012, 06:27 AM
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RE: NEW DLE30!
swaping out my jc 28 for dle 30. mounting holes for jc 28 are 68 mm apart. holes for dle 30 are 70mm. do i really have to try to move holes (blind nuts) 1mm each ? larry
07-22-2012, 06:32 PM
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RE: NEW DLE30!
Ive got my DLE30 on the way from Redwing RC along with my MX2. 
The DLE20 thread is at 220 somethin' pages and still going strong. Looks like DLE is becoming quite the favorite. I like to buy american, but being a working class american, its tough to afford it. Itd be nice to see the US companies come down a bit in price so we can afford them. Im not saying the same price as the Chinese companies, but closer to be competitive.
I dont know if they are really that much more expensive, or they make their money from charging more from each unit, rather than selling more units. I know they do have a loyal following that is willing and able to pay the big bucks. And Im sure that's all they need to stay in business. There are guys in here that have more inside knowledge than I do.
Any comments on this?
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The DLE20 thread is at 220 somethin' pages and still going strong. Looks like DLE is becoming quite the favorite. I like to buy american, but being a working class american, its tough to afford it. Itd be nice to see the US companies come down a bit in price so we can afford them. Im not saying the same price as the Chinese companies, but closer to be competitive.
I dont know if they are really that much more expensive, or they make their money from charging more from each unit, rather than selling more units. I know they do have a loyal following that is willing and able to pay the big bucks. And Im sure that's all they need to stay in business. There are guys in here that have more inside knowledge than I do.
Any comments on this?
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07-23-2012, 03:31 AM
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Some guys (like me) buy on a bucks spent for bang received logic. DLE's work great here, as well as some others, but I'm not going to get that started. Some simply want the least expensive available (those doing a gas/hobby interest check?). Others though, are pretty committed to the hobby, and only the best will do. To each their own. I doubt you can make a convincing argument for right or wrong for any of the 3 groups, and I'm fine with that.
07-23-2012, 04:36 AM
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Everyone I know, spends their money where they THINK they get the biggest bang for the buck (that covers a lot of ground).....When I worked at G.M., they did the same....made no difference where it came from.....
07-23-2012, 10:47 AM
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Id have to say that it holds true for the great majority of people. Id like to try a DA or 3W someday. Im sure Ill end up buying something used from the classifieds though.
08-07-2012, 04:57 PM
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I ran my DLE-30 on Saturday and it ran like a dream. When I tried to run it tonight it wouldn't reach full rpm. It sounded like it was running REALLY rich. I hadn't touched the needles so it should have been the same. Pulled out the screw driver and adjusted the high speed needle...A FULL TURN! Anyone else have this problem? Are we supposed to put thread lock on the needles?
08-09-2012, 09:59 AM
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RE: NEW DLE30!
Just found this thread about the DLE 30 after buying a new one. I notice that the choke and throttle linkage arms have about the same standoff distance away from the choke body. What have others done to be able to attach a throttle push rod and choke push rod without interfering with each other? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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RE: NEW DLE30!
Tons of info in this thread! I'm looking to buy a NEW dle 30 with the rear carb. I understand that this is the new version, but did moving the carb to the rear solve all the problems at idle, dying when tilting the plane? How about the dead sticks? Then i've read some are having ignition problems.. I've read so much negative stuff about this engine i'm having second thoughts.. I guess i'm just looking for reassurance. 
Thanks
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