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TPL33 -> SAITO .72 AAC (12/25/2012 12:00 AM)
Received my SAITO .72 AAC the other day. While looking at it, I noticed that when mounted on the airplane (it'll be mounted on its side, with the valve covers toward the left looking from the front of the plane), that the High Speed Needle Valve will be at the bottom of the engine. I read somewhere that on SAITO engines (maybe not the .72 AAC), that you can turn the carburator/needele valve assembly 180 degrees. I read through the manual and didn't see any instructions for doing this. Is turning the carb/needle valve only an option on some engines?

fredscz -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (12/25/2012 1:11 AM)
It is very easy to do. Use the proper fitting screwdriver to remove the two screws holding on the carb body. Gently pull the intake tube from the head with the carb and turn the carb 180 and reinstall. Takes longer to talk about it than to do it. Be careful with the o-rings and don't damage them. Fred

tailskid -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (12/26/2012 4:36 AM)
TPL33, if you need any assistance, I'm only a couple of miles away.... Jerry

TPL33 -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (12/26/2012 5:21 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: tailskid TPL33, if you need any assistance, I'm only a couple of miles away.... Jerry I may take you up on that! I'm back into the hobby after 23 years off, already flying a trainer well on my own. I always wanted a 4 Stroke back in the day, never got it though. Now that I can afford it, I bought one. Never messed with one though, so, I'm hesitant to turn the carb around, don't want to screw things up!

Old Fart -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (12/26/2012 10:01 AM)
Well thats easy then,take freds advice

daveopam -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (12/26/2012 10:26 PM)
I never pull the tube from the head. After you pull the screws. Just swivel the carb/tube to the side, spin the carb and then swivel it back in place. The way there is zero chance of not seating the O ring back in the head. David

tailskid -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (12/26/2012 10:30 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: TPL33 quote: ORIGINAL: tailskid TPL33, if you need any assistance, I'm only a couple of miles away.... Jerry I may take you up on that! I'm back into the hobby after 23 years off, already flying a trainer well on my own. I always wanted a 4 Stroke back in the day, never got it though. Now that I can afford it, I bought one. Never messed with one though, so, I'm hesitant to turn the carb around, don't want to screw things up! Where are you located? I'm near 99th Ave and Lower Buckeye Road.... Jerry

TPL33 -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (12/27/2012 5:27 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: tailskid quote: ORIGINAL: TPL33 quote: ORIGINAL: tailskid TPL33, if you need any assistance, I'm only a couple of miles away.... Jerry I may take you up on that! I'm back into the hobby after 23 years off, already flying a trainer well on my own. I always wanted a 4 Stroke back in the day, never got it though. Now that I can afford it, I bought one. Never messed with one though, so, I'm hesitant to turn the carb around, don't want to screw things up! Where are you located? I'm near 99th Ave and Lower Buckeye Road.... Jerry I'm in Avondale, Dysart Rd and Encanto, across from Estrella Mountain Community College....Tim

tailskid -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (12/27/2012 6:09 AM)
I'm retired, so if / when you need me, just hollar........

TPL33 -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (12/27/2012 5:46 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: tailskid I'm retired, so if / when you need me, just hollar........ Thanks. Do you have 4 Stroke experience? I may need guidance on turning the carb (so the high speed needle is at the top) and maybe initial adjustment of the engine.

tailskid -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (12/27/2012 7:47 PM)
No problem..I think I have 4 or 5 currently (all Saito's).....great engines.

TPL33 -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (1/9/2013 5:47 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: daveopam I never pull the tube from the head. After you pull the screws. Just swivel the carb/tube to the side, spin the carb and then swivel it back in place. The way there is zero chance of not seating the O ring back in the head. David You were correct. The person on here who said it takes less time to do it than talk about it was right. I got the carb turned tonight, piece of cake. Thanks for the inputs guys.

tailskid -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (1/9/2013 6:28 AM)
TPL33, where do you fly?

TPL33 -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (1/9/2013 5:16 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: tailskid TPL33, where do you fly? I'm a member of ARCS (Arizona Radio Control Society). The field is off Greenway Rd, as far as you can go west on Greenway where it turns into a dirt road. How about you?

tailskid -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (1/9/2013 7:40 PM)
I'm neat you :) I fly at CropDusters.....what a beautiful day it was today. GREAT bunch of guys to hang with.

TPL33 -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (1/10/2013 4:33 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: tailskid I'm neat you :) I fly at CropDusters.....what a beautiful day it was today. GREAT bunch of guys to hang with. Wish I could have flown today....had to work! I usually fly 1-2 times a week, on Friday or Saturday. The weather has been great this winter, harly any wind!

tailskid -> RE: SAITO .72 AAC (1/10/2013 4:35 AM)
This Friday it appears it will be cold and windy, so I'm not flying and Saturday I'll be in Ontario CA for the AMA Convention. Bring your mittins if you go flying :)

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