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Looking at the Saito engine code "LL" is the FA-90T not the 120. There are 3 120's.
L FA-120
M FA-120 Special (H)
N FA-120SDP (Dual plug/pump)
http://www.horizonhobby.com/article/...th-alpha-codes
Looking at the Saito engine code "LL" is the FA-90T not the 120. There are 3 120's.
L FA-120
M FA-120 Special (H)
N FA-120SDP (Dual plug/pump)
http://www.horizonhobby.com/article/...th-alpha-codes
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Richard, here is a chart some of us Saito guys should hang on to. I couldn't come with it on the new Horizon site but a general internet search brought it right up.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/article/...th-alpha-codes
PS, have you played with that big twin yet? Thanks, Dave
http://www.horizonhobby.com/article/...th-alpha-codes
PS, have you played with that big twin yet? Thanks, Dave
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DOH! Another Homer. I read the wrong bloody side on the listing.
However, the rest of the info is correct.
However, the rest of the info is correct.
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If the tank is properly vented, it will not force fuel into the carb. Now, if you only have two lines coming out of the tank, one for pressure (muffler) and one for the carb, yes, it will flood because the tank will pressurize as you fill it through the muffler line. You can use the carb line to fill, if accessible, and the muffler line becomes the vent if it is plumbed to the top forward part of the tank. I assumed that you had a three line system, whereas the tank has a fill line, pressure line and a carb line. The fill line must be plugged after filling so that the muffler will work as intended.
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I have successfully stuffed a Saito 56 into a Sundowner 36. What do you boys think of an 11x9 prop with 15% Nitro? Getting ready to order some props...any other prop suggestions for that engine?
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I have three lines, one to fill, one to the carburetor and one to the muffler. I'm going to try the pinching the carburetor line method.
Thx much guys, as always Club Saito delivers exceptional advise[8D]
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While on the subject of bearings I was wondering? Are the Boca bearings any better than the Saito stock bearings. I looked at the Horizon site and could not find any info about their bearings. The Boca bearings I am comparing to are the ENK-030STwhich are stainless. The price is about the same as the Saito OEM bearings.
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You are going to love that plane. Very very fast
Tracks so well
Point it
And it goes in that direction.
Mine flew over 20 times
Until I decided to fly inverted 30 feet hifh
And I used up elevator to try to make plane climb
Oops
Big mistake
Love that plane
Enjoy
Tracks so well
Point it
And it goes in that direction.
Mine flew over 20 times
Until I decided to fly inverted 30 feet hifh
And I used up elevator to try to make plane climb
Oops
Big mistake
Love that plane
Enjoy
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Also just checked www.rcbearings.com... a set of stainless rear and sealed front for the Saito 120 are only $12.85..plus shipping..
RC bearings has an excellent product and very quick service.
RC bearings has an excellent product and very quick service.
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Gentlemen:
Re: Fuel overflow
Lopflyers:
I´m in the same situation with a Saito 100 installed in a Hangar 9 Spitfire 60. I got a tremendous overflow which was stopped using a Sullivan two way valve. I got no overflow while filling the tank but as soon as I finished and opened the carbureter for starting the engine then the over flow starts and difficults the starting of the engine. I had to completely dry the comustion camera closing the inlet needle and open it little by little just to start the engine for braking in it. What I am afraid off is that the engine will stop or malfuction while it is in the air and get in trouble doing an emergency landing.
So, the question is if following Bob´s recommendation to make a loop in the hose to get the apex above the tank fuel delivery to the carburator will prevent the stop or malfunction of the engine. Thank you.
Pepe
PD: In another plane the system to isolate the filling hose with the one tthat goes to the carburator outside the cowling worked fine. I made two holes in the cowling, cut the hose to get one for the hose which will feed the tank and the other to go to the carburator installing in it a filter or just a metal tube to put together both sides when finishing the filling of the tank.
Re: Fuel overflow
Lopflyers:
I´m in the same situation with a Saito 100 installed in a Hangar 9 Spitfire 60. I got a tremendous overflow which was stopped using a Sullivan two way valve. I got no overflow while filling the tank but as soon as I finished and opened the carbureter for starting the engine then the over flow starts and difficults the starting of the engine. I had to completely dry the comustion camera closing the inlet needle and open it little by little just to start the engine for braking in it. What I am afraid off is that the engine will stop or malfuction while it is in the air and get in trouble doing an emergency landing.
So, the question is if following Bob´s recommendation to make a loop in the hose to get the apex above the tank fuel delivery to the carburator will prevent the stop or malfunction of the engine. Thank you.
Pepe
PD: In another plane the system to isolate the filling hose with the one tthat goes to the carburator outside the cowling worked fine. I made two holes in the cowling, cut the hose to get one for the hose which will feed the tank and the other to go to the carburator installing in it a filter or just a metal tube to put together both sides when finishing the filling of the tank.
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JoseN, from what you describe your tank is also too high in relation to the carb centerline. Once you open the throttle barrel you also increase the fuel port size and that allows the fuel to gravity feed into the carb throat. If the engine is inverted it will flow down the intake pipe to the head. This can risk hydrolock as that slug of raw fuel is drawn into the combustion chamber when the valve opens.
That is before starting. Even if you get it to fire the problems will get worse since if you have to lean out the mixture so much to allow it to run as fuel is burned off you increase the risk of going too lean. From my own experience with Saitos they do not like that at all.
I had the opposite problem during the Rare Bear build since the stock tank location was at the bottom of the fuse. This placed it too low and even before the first start I opted to redesign the setup aft of the firewall to swap the location of the tank and main flight pack. Now the tank is centered to the carb and runs beautifully.
A general question here. I recommended R6-ZZ and MR6902 bearings for the 120 as that is what came up on Bocas listing when I input the 120. With the MR6000 and MR16003 numbers posted here I flipped open the Boca catalogue I pick up at the Toledo Show every year. There are several different 120 versions with my numbers only coming up on one of them. What is the difference between the 120 4C and the 120S? Not a size I own, just curious.
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That is before starting. Even if you get it to fire the problems will get worse since if you have to lean out the mixture so much to allow it to run as fuel is burned off you increase the risk of going too lean. From my own experience with Saitos they do not like that at all.
I had the opposite problem during the Rare Bear build since the stock tank location was at the bottom of the fuse. This placed it too low and even before the first start I opted to redesign the setup aft of the firewall to swap the location of the tank and main flight pack. Now the tank is centered to the carb and runs beautifully.
A general question here. I recommended R6-ZZ and MR6902 bearings for the 120 as that is what came up on Bocas listing when I input the 120. With the MR6000 and MR16003 numbers posted here I flipped open the Boca catalogue I pick up at the Toledo Show every year. There are several different 120 versions with my numbers only coming up on one of them. What is the difference between the 120 4C and the 120S? Not a size I own, just curious.
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Jim et al, I got a chance to put some more fuel through the .65 today, for fun I tried an old .91 muffler and the results were not good. I couldn't get the thing to rev past about 1/3rd throttle. At that point it would hesitate and if opened further it woyuld just die. I tried 6 turns open on the HS needle and then 1/2 turn more open on the LS needle all to no avail. Anyway after about 14 oz more fuel it will reach 9,700 with its stock muffler. Todays fuel was WildCat 2/4 15% with 18% full synthetic.
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Wow !!!! This club/thread is a gold mine of info.! Thanks for telling me about it Hobbsy. I doubt I'll be able to read the entire thread but, it will be my main source of info. for my newly acquired FA-80.
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Howdy Rowdy, we meet on the digital river again. You'll even get read some gems of advice that are polar opposites and right along side the truth. We try to keep it fun though.[8D]
That Saito Notes stickied above is a libray of all things Saito and long.
How's that for a Texas style greetin.
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Great Dave. I feel right at home. Got my boots off and put my feet up on the coffee table. I'm all settled in for some powerful readin'.
I was just reading a few posts about the "Turboheader". Sounds like it's a worthwhile investment. I may look in to buying on if needed but, I don't think I'll need any extra power for my D VII. They sure look good though. I've watched a few videos of this bird with 4 stroke 80s/82s on them and they appear to fly very scale and a capable of a bit more. This should be a great combo.
I should be at the field today practicing for the next IMAC contest but, Igot a bit sunburned Sat. at the SPAevent so, am sitting inside in the AC and allowing the "heat" to die down.
Thanks again,
Garry
I was just reading a few posts about the "Turboheader". Sounds like it's a worthwhile investment. I may look in to buying on if needed but, I don't think I'll need any extra power for my D VII. They sure look good though. I've watched a few videos of this bird with 4 stroke 80s/82s on them and they appear to fly very scale and a capable of a bit more. This should be a great combo.
I should be at the field today practicing for the next IMAC contest but, Igot a bit sunburned Sat. at the SPAevent so, am sitting inside in the AC and allowing the "heat" to die down.
Thanks again,
Garry
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Hobbsy, any reason you can think of why the muffler would make such a difference on your 65? I would not have expected any appreciable backpressure or tuning effect.
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Richard, here is a chart some of us Saito guys should hang on to. I couldn't come with it on the new Horizon site but a general internet search brought it right up.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/article/...th-alpha-codes
PS, have you played with that big twin yet? Thanks, Dave
Richard, here is a chart some of us Saito guys should hang on to. I couldn't come with it on the new Horizon site but a general internet search brought it right up.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/article/...th-alpha-codes
PS, have you played with that big twin yet? Thanks, Dave
Hi Dave, thanks for the Saito Alpha codes index. However, none was specific to the 120 ABC, Is there a code for that heavy, old air-bleed carb. boat anchor; or what (combination of) codes would apply? Re the FA-130T, I have not yet fired her up; I have had continuing health issues. But, I am "home alone" the next week, so I hope to get to the field and start her up. I plan to use the Wildcat 2/4, 18% synthetic you have used; what prop should I use? Thanks and hope to see you flying soon.
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Cougar 429:
Thank you very much for your comments. I think I have to do a lot of work redesigning the tank position because the recommended engine for the Hangar 9 Spitfire 60 ARF is the Saito 100 -INVERTED. The inverted position of the engine generates the unlevelling of the carbureter center line too down in relation to the tank fuel lines.
Have any one else had this problem with the Spitfire 60 ARF?. How they solve the problem. I know there are a lot of Spitfires beatifully running and flying with the Saito 100.
Thank you all,
Pepe
Thank you very much for your comments. I think I have to do a lot of work redesigning the tank position because the recommended engine for the Hangar 9 Spitfire 60 ARF is the Saito 100 -INVERTED. The inverted position of the engine generates the unlevelling of the carbureter center line too down in relation to the tank fuel lines.
Have any one else had this problem with the Spitfire 60 ARF?. How they solve the problem. I know there are a lot of Spitfires beatifully running and flying with the Saito 100.
Thank you all,
Pepe