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O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings - 10/6/2002 8:09:22 AM   
seanychen



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Joined: 7/20/2002
From: Canton, MI, USA
Status: offline 		5% nitro, Detroit elevation (whatever it is)

APC 17x6 - 10000
APC 17x8 - 9300
APC 18x6W - 9000 slow rev up
Master Airscrew Classic 18x6 - 9000 very slow rev up
Power Point 18x6 - 8000

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os 1.60fx - 10/7/2002 8:59:11 AM   
DUHAWK49



Posts: 235
Joined: 12/23/2001
From: DAVENPORT, IA, USA
Status: offline 		have mine installed on a lanier edge 540t.. my question is to get best results should i use a slimline pitts or bisson pitts and a pump? any ideas

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Bisson - 10/7/2002 10:08:58 AM   
skerlock



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Joined: 3/13/2002
From: sandiego, CA,
Status: offline 		Im going w/ the Bisson + pump (perry)..Im already running the Bisson..I should get 400-500 rpm back after I pull the restricters..

Scott

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O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings - 10/7/2002 11:17:31 AM   
oneplanenut


 

Posts: 50
Joined: 9/19/2002
From: Niagara, ON, CANADA
Status: offline 		Hello rvd

remember me ? I met you at the world scale championships in tilsonburg canada and you invited me back to your field that afternoon to fly with you.

rvd is a good pilot!! he did crazy things that day.. I was laughing hard. He first touched the rudder of his extra on top of his car, then he touched the umbrella over a picnic table , then he was doing rolling circles inverted, rolling to the right but making the circle to the left.. Then he got stung by bees, so he soaked the windsock pole with almost a full gallon of nitro fuel and lit it on fire. It made a HUGE mushroom flame!! The spectators thought he was a crazy guy.

Sorry i have no tach readings yet but I will get some soon.

rvd next time I come to canada I will contact you for flying again, i had fun.

bye

< Message edited by oneplanenut -- Oct 7 2002 6:29AM >

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O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings - 10/7/2002 3:28:43 PM   
Fuelman


 

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Joined: 12/31/2001
From: Jordan, NY, USA
Status: offline 		OS 160
5% nitro / 20% oil (CCB Fuel)
APC 16x10
cline regulator
Bison pitts

After a gallon and a half of a very rich ringed engine break in, it would finally begin holding a steady (unwavering) high rpm setting. This is where I begin seeing that the break in process is near complete. The APC is only a break in prop to keep compression loading to a minimum and prop blast up.
I will be flying it with a Top Flite 18x6/10 and Master Scimitar 19x8

Top end with the above was 9100 on an 85 degree humid day.
Outstanding transition.

I don't see a need to use more than 5% nitro in this engine, but when I start using higher nitro, I'll see how it reacts.
The first couple tanks in this engine were zero nitro and it ran well with that too.


Fuelman


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O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings - 10/8/2002 4:54:30 AM   
rvd



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Joined: 2/7/2002
From: CA
Status: offline 		Hey there oneplanenut!! Of course I remember you man, I got in trouble for you doing those stupid rudder touches!! HEHE
Boy did I ever get an earfull from the president of the club.

Anyways listen man.. Anytime you want to come down here let me know and I'll be more than happy to go flying with you, I'll take you back to seductions for some more babes!! You were in your glory man!! in total shock!! hehe

l8r

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not as good - 10/13/2002 1:45:05 AM   
0tter



Posts: 388
Joined: 7/20/2002
From: plainfield, IL, USA
Status: offline 		I am not getting as good of numbers as many of you...

65deg, Seattle (20' below sea level LOL) 15% cool power, Cline regulator.

APC 18x6W, 8450 RPM
Zinger 18X6 7900 RPM
Zinger pro 16X8 9700 RPM (but limited thrust)

I have had about three gal through it now.

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O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings - 10/13/2002 2:19:55 AM   
flyinmach1-RCU


 

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Joined: 10/13/2002
From: S.W. Idaho
Status: offline 		I'm with Otter, not getting the performance I expected but waiting for the completion of the breakin to be judgemental.

70 deg. Southwest Idaho
Year old 15% nitro (new fuel on its way!)
Bisson Pitts muffler
Top Flight Power Point 18x8 (APC 18x8 on its way!)

Sorry can't remember exact rpm, around 8400 I think.

H9 Edge 540 weighing aprox. 12lbs. on fish type scale
16.5lbs static thrust using same fish type scale in the grass. I did the same thing by hooking a cord to the tail, over the elevator stab and back to the scale which was tied to a building (my little RC shop).

When flying the plane after about 3/4 gallon run through the engine I have trouble still getting it to idle steady, loads up and transition to full throttle sucks. Verticle in flight was good, but not even unlimitted. So far all 3 flights ended in dead stick landings. Good thing the H9 Edge glides like a feather! Except once, I almost over shot the runway. I need to use an O.S. plug, current plug (Fox I think) has an idler bar. Also fuel is not fresh, could be lots of things. So far I'm not impressed with this engine, but after reading all these posts I'd better try a few things before I say any more....

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back pressure - 10/13/2002 5:25:17 AM   
skerlock



Posts: 260
Joined: 3/13/2002
From: sandiego, CA,
Status: offline 		I will bet your problem is lack of back pressure indickative of that muffler..you can plug one side.. or do as i did and restrict each pipe to 1/4" dia..that will do the trick...also try a search..you will find more..it is a backpressure issue..

reguards
Scott

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O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings - 10/13/2002 5:59:11 AM   
0tter



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Joined: 7/20/2002
From: plainfield, IL, USA
Status: offline 		I am using a stock muffler now, but did have to plug one exit of my Bisson pitts, prior to the cline. After the Cline was installed, it didnt matter. I dont know my static thrust, but my 11.9lb Lanier Edge has crappy vertical and poor 3D. Screw it, I'm goin Moki 2.1!

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Re: And now the "Cline Story" - 10/13/2002 6:56:02 AM   
krs


 

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Joined: 1/22/2002
From: Pound, VA, USA
Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by Aerosplat
I called Bill at Cline again. He elaborated a little more on the remote needle with Cline Regualtor setup. As he instructed, I installed the Cline Regulator BETWEEN the output of the remote needle valve and the input nipple on the carburetor.[/QUOTE]

Aerosplat, I also have a 160FX, Slimline Pits and a cline regulator. I have yet to install the engine on my Lanier Edge 120 size plane.

I was under the impression that the regulator had to be installed between the tank and needle valve. What you have stated is to install it between the needle valve outlet and the carb inlet. Is this correct? How can the needle valve have any effect? I am not questing Bill at Cline, but I would like to know if any one has the regulator installed the way you do or the other way.

Thanks, Kevin

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O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings - 10/13/2002 9:38:06 AM   
0tter



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From: plainfield, IL, USA
Status: offline 		The regulator goes as close to the carb as possible. Max of 3/4". This is after the needle valve. You will probably notice the needle valve must be closed to about 3/4 to 1 turn due to the pressurized system. The needle valve still regulates the flow, as always. The regulator simply opens when the throttle opens, the valve works the same regardless. Also make sure you place the check valve close to the pressure origin.

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Sounds strange, doen't it - 10/15/2002 5:28:13 AM   
Aerosplat



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From: Lawrenceville, GA, USA
Status: offline 		krs
Just as you are, I was uncomfortable with placing the regulator between the needle and carb. But at Bill's insistence, I mounted it that way. IT WORKS . Here is a little better explanation of my comments above:
I said the needle became more sensitive and precise after installing the Cline. I tune all my engines with a tachometer. I peak the high speed, then back off about 150 rpm rich for flying. Before the Cline I was running the high speed needle about 2 turns out from closed. With the Cline I have it about 3/4 turns out. Before the Cline, peak was less defined. RPM would vary 50 -100 rpm without touching the needle. I would search for peak within about 4 clicks on the needle. With the Cline, rpm is stable within 50 rpm. Peak search is within two clicks. To back off rich without the Cline I was using 2 - 3 clicks. With the Cline 1 - 2 clicks will do it. Before the Cline, idle rpm would vary 75 - 150 rpm around the 1800 range. With the cline, idle is stable within 50 rpm at 1750.
If anyone wants I can post some pictures of how I mounted the CLINE.

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Pictures please - 10/15/2002 5:57:57 AM   
ScottyC



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Joined: 2/15/2002
From: Torrington, CT, USA
Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by Aerosplat
If anyone wants I can post some pictures of how I mounted the CLINE. [/QUOTE]

If you do have a picture or two, please post them, I'd love to see your setup.

Thanks,
Scott

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