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Forum: Glow Engines
03-25-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 54,883
Views: 5,429,534
Posted By johnfly

I rebuilt one of my saito's awhile back and hh...

I rebuilt one of my saito's awhile back and hh was out of stock on the rubber boots for the push rod tubes so I used large silicone fuel tubing !!! It worked great. Glad I had polished the brass.
Forum: Gas Engines
03-16-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,656
Posted By johnfly

I just got my dle 35 running pretty well !! ...

I just got my dle 35 running pretty well !! After about 2 weeks of pulling my hair out. "And I am the motor guy in our club"
1. Does it miss without the cowl on?? problem could be either heat or...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-24-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 54,883
Views: 5,429,534
Posted By johnfly

about 540 F on the castor. I don't think...

about 540 F on the castor. I don't think I want to know any more !!
Forum: Gas Engines
12-20-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,707
Posted By johnfly

Nord-locks !!! tighten once and done. ...

Nord-locks !!! tighten once and done. simple.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-11-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,454
Posted By johnfly

About 20 years ago I built a field box capable...

About 20 years ago I built a field box capable of holding a gallon of fuel, all associated tools, spare parts drawer, and cradles on either side to hold the plane. All total it weighed about 80...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-07-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,454
Posted By johnfly

I actually have 2. one I put in my fieldbox the...

I actually have 2. one I put in my fieldbox the other I built a box for and put under my starter motor.. I use them to recharge rx batts " that are also life batteries" at the field. I don't...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-06-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 54,883
Views: 5,429,534
Posted By johnfly

Thank you sir.

Thank you sir.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-06-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,454
Posted By johnfly

+1 on the 4s life !!!!!!! I put a 4200 mah. in...

+1 on the 4s life !!!!!!! I put a 4200 mah. in a box under my standard Sullivan starter and it will start a saito 150. Looking back I think a 2100 would have been ample.
Forum: Glow Engines
12-06-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 54,883
Views: 5,429,534
Posted By johnfly

The flash point of castor is around 540 deg. ...

The flash point of castor is around 540 deg. most synthetics will flash around 420 deg. The point where your motor is hating life ........ about 320 deg !!! (Priceless) I have...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-05-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,557
Posted By johnfly

Glad I could help.

Glad I could help.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-03-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,557
Posted By johnfly

The little "tang" opens the fuel valve into the...

The little "tang" opens the fuel valve into the pressure side of the carb... if the diaphragm is barely opening the valve then there will be too little fuel in the carb to support full throttle ! ...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-02-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 54,883
Views: 5,429,534
Posted By johnfly

I appreciate the offer ! but I think I will...

I appreciate the offer ! but I think I will just wait for HH to reply.............. Hope it doesn't take toooooooooo long...... I was running an apc 13x7 no spinner with a thick washer "same size...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-02-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 54,883
Views: 5,429,534
Posted By johnfly

I appreciate your reply Sr. I do understand that...

I appreciate your reply Sr. I do understand that either will work! But IF I have the short one??? "if" ??? I don't want the long one! The short one is plenty long enough. The problem is that I...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-02-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,557
Posted By johnfly

did you set the little tang for the fuel pump...

did you set the little tang for the fuel pump when you put the new kit in the carb ??? sounds like it's not letting enough fuel in to handle full bore! just a thought.
Forum: Glow Engines
12-02-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 54,883
Views: 5,429,534
Posted By johnfly

Ok fellow "tweekers" I am searching for...

Ok fellow "tweekers" I am searching for info..... I have an old FA-.65 that is in need of a new crankshaft !! The problem is horizions site lists 2. One long and one short... Can anyone tell me...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-23-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,052
Posted By johnfly

I own mostly saito's but do have an enya 120r....

I own mostly saito's but do have an enya 120r. The oldest is probably 15 yrs old with allot of fuel through it and I have always set the valves to .002 to .0025 cold with piston at tdc. I have...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-02-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 651
Posted By johnfly

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73...

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=736308 This guy talks all about what he's using.
Forum: User Product Reviews
08-30-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,151
Posted By johnfly

You could also be running it tooo rich !! with...

You could also be running it tooo rich !! with gassers lean it out and fly.
Forum: User Product Reviews
08-30-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,151
Posted By johnfly

get nord-locks !! "They are like sliced...

get nord-locks !! "They are like sliced bread"
Forum: RC Jets
03-09-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,639
Posted By johnfly

RE: which batteries should i try LiFe, A123

I have been using "life" soft packs for allmost 3 years and I have yet to have one fail, or show any signs of reduced capacity. I have 10 of the 1100 mah hk's and 3 Tower 2100 mah packs........... I...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-27-2012, 04:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,915
Posted By johnfly

RE: Trying to solve a DLE 20 dilemma

I don't think it is the ignition module heating up.... i have a dle 20 in a ultimate where the module is wrapped in foam and stuffed in the nose behind the firewall..... very little airflow there but...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-21-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,911
Posted By johnfly

RE: Choice between DLE20 and Mintor 22, What would you pick out?

I have been flying a dle 20 for the last 2 yrs currently working on gallon #5 with no problems. Running 40:1 motul off road with 17x6 zoar in this plane.
...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-16-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5,283
Views: 759,174
Posted By johnfly

RE: NEW DLE30!

Standard rule of thumb when going to a 3 blade prop from a 2 blade is to drop an inch and stay with the same pitch. This will yield approximeatly the same rpm. A 19x8 "2 blade" xoar will turn...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-02-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 658
Posted By johnfly

RE: What lipo for jr rx?

+ 1 Started using life 2 years ago and as of right now i only have 2 nixx packs left and when they start to go south there replacments are on the table.
Life is the way to go...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
09-03-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,621
Posted By johnfly

RE: Servo advise for my 1/3 weeks special

IMHO ......... If you are going to run servos with 50 to 70 oz in. of torque.
1. Use a 6 cell pack.... better yet use a life pack ! requires a life balancing charger but you will never use a nixx...
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