SrTelemaster150

it was brand new. Must be some sort of an "improvement"!

Hobbsy

My Feedback: (102)

I'll check and see which letter is on the right lug, although that never seems to have any rhyme or reason to it.

Cougar429

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Hobbsy, my rear bearing had one of the balls tear the cage open and migrate towards one of the others.Previous owner must not have been very mechanical to continue to run it that way. Oddly enough it does not look like there is any damage to the cam or crank teeth.

I get bearings from a local supplier and usually wait till the order is large enough to soften the "Fuel Surcharge" that is added to every purchase. Boca would have been a great option, but for the first time they decided not to exhibit at the Toledo Show next weekend.

spaceworm

I have heard that the aluminum ones will slip and cause your problem. Are the steel and aluminum ones interchangeable? I want to convert some of my Saito to CDI. Thanks.

Sincerely, RichardClub Saito #635; Saito 56, 100, 120abc, 130T, 180;

blw

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I use mostly the Great Planes spinners that have the aluminum backplates. I've never had problems with them. It's been a while since I checked out the DuBros but aren't they heavier and cost more? I could be wrong.

spaceworm

I also use the GP spinners. I think that FNQFLYER is referring to the domed prop nuts that I use sometimes instead of spinners. They do come in aluminum (light and come in anodized colors) and brass (heavy), and are internally threaded for different engine prop shafts. But, it's just my take on the discussion.

Sincerely, Richard

flyingagin

domed prop nuts are on most of my engines.

Ken

FNQFLYER

Spaceworm, I use the anodised aluminum spinners from Dubro, as I said they are great for my purposes. I also use the heavier brass versions of the same spinner when I have c of g problems. I also use the domed nuts they sell when I can get them though they can some times be a problem with the cone rubbers on my starter. I am reading with interest all of the problems being discussed about bearing failure. The only problem I have had to date in some 20 years of operating Saitos is to have bearings rust up and in one case (with a second hand engine) I had the bearings start to rotate inside the crankcase.

SrTelemaster150

I would say so, but where does one get the steel collets?

That's the 8 th conversion I have done & it's the 1st time I've had a problem.

acdii

spaceworm

DC or Chicago, whatever!

p3arljam

My Feedback: (5)

Hello all i am setting up my first Saito engine i am putting a Saito 72 on a Seagull Decatlon with a 68" wingspan. A friend gave me a APC 12 X 6 prop will this prop be okay for the engine?

Hobbsy

My Feedback: (102)

The prop range for the .72 is 12x8 to 14x8, the 12x6 is more suited to a .50 or a .56.

Rudolph Hart

P3 welcome the 72 will have enough power for a bit more than scale performance.I fly my 65" blackhorse and pheonix arf deccys with 82's but the first one had a 62 in it,scale performance.I think a good prop like the 14x8 apc would be to much for a 72 my 82 swings a 14x6 apc comfortably,scale speed in the air too.

Hobbsy

My Feedback: (102)

I agree Pete, the 14x8 would be a stretch for the .72, perfect for a 1.00.

Charley

My Feedback: (2)

As long as the plug screws in readily and tightens securely, I wouldn't worry about it. You could run a thread-chaser through it if it feels rough when screwing the new plug in. Always a good idea to clean up the threads of a new plug before installing it.

CR

FNQFLYER

Ah the prop thing. 14x8 is really good on a 65 if it is used at the right RPM let alone you 72. This is why I always have a selection of props available when either testing an engine or "getting it right" at the field. 14x8 if it is in the recommended range for the engine is the place to start, and in this case I suspect you will go down in both diameter and pitch until you get the correct "scale" performance. Mind you to some "correct scale speed" is the model actually doing the same speed as the full size device. Scale speed is as an example if full size does say 120knots the a 1/6th scale should do 20 knots. Not many models perform ideally at true scale speed but will go close if correctly designed to do so.

FNQFLYER

On glo plug threads, I have noted of late that some Saitos that I have the conventional straight cut threads while others have rolled threads. Later is better but no worries working with either.

Charley

My Feedback: (2)

Really? Rolled threads in aluminum?

CR

Rudolph Hart

Uh oh

Dave any news on the 182 twin or is the wallet trembling.Mine did but a divorce fixed that.Some pics of the front facing twin carbies with the airbleed screws at the factory settings...you can guess my problem

Hobbsy

My Feedback: (102)

Thanks Pete, I'm sliding it a month down the road. I had to pay a huge electric bill due to the extended cold spell we had, 5 to 15 degrees. I did till the garden yesterday, and I'm changing the oil in all my Briggs & Stratton engines. The Harley has new oil from last fall.
I have twin TurboHeaders on the 1.00 and Enya A-3 plugs, I might get to run it today, too much easter stuff to do.

slamn sammy

Good morning guys, Happy Easter. I have a Satio .80 that was a (basket case) that l had got from my brother. lt need'ed push rods and tubs. l could find the tubs but could not find the push rods! Well l am from the south! lol........ So l bought the tubs and seals and having a broken push rod, l took two allen rench's and cut them down, rounded both ends with a tapper, set the valve lash and it runs like a new one. SO, IT'S ALIVE!!! One more Satio is in the air. Steel have a Satio180 for sale or trade.

Cougar429

My Feedback: (3)

Did you harden the ends on your pushrods?

slamn sammy

No. How would you do that?

spaceworm

Unless you annealed the Allen wrenches they should still be hard enough. But, does anyone know the Rockwell hardness of both the Saito pushrods and Allen wrenches? Likely the pushrods are more consistent in their hardness. Allen wrenches could be all over the place.
Sincerely, Richard
Club Saito #635; Saito 56, 100, 120abc, 130T, 180;
YS F 120;