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08-24-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,428
Posted By tru168

Hi, VUgearhed used Sullivan 1 oz fuel tank, I...

Hi,
VUgearhed used Sullivan 1 oz fuel tank, I never used Sullivan 1 oz tank on any of my plane unless for bench test. It weights 1.2 oz.

I used medicine bottle from local drugstore, capacity is...
07-18-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 125,425
Posted By tru168

RE: Cox Reed Valve FAQ

Hi all,

I have a question here, I found that in all 049 size cox reedie, it will perform far lower power than any rotary valve 049 engine. What is the factor that limit the reedie's power? ...
11-26-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 25,821
Posted By tru168

RE: Cox 049 RPM ???

As you mentioned , farmers! their cows give sour milk !

actually not all because of farmers ;-) , years ago , one of local flying club member was hit by a .46 size quickie, and died. thats...
11-26-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 25,821
Posted By tru168

RE: Cox 049 RPM ???

combatpigg


Noise from cox engines become one of the problem here, several local flying site refused to let me fly cox engines in their field unless I can prove the sound level is under...
11-26-2012, 05:13 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 25,821
Posted By tru168

RE: Cox 049 RPM ???

combatpigg,

Thanks for your opinion. several of our flying field forced to reduce its size, flying " standard " .46 size planes seems quite impossible right now ;-) they currently fly electric...
11-26-2012, 12:06 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 25,821
Posted By tru168

RE: Cox 049 RPM ???

Yes, you are right , most of them don't know the wing loading of model planes are actually not the same as real one, we can land our sport plane dead stick , in fact, it's easier to land than...
11-25-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 25,821
Posted By tru168

RE: Cox 049 RPM ???

Hi combatpigg,
Thanks for your link , beautiful throttle indeed! Already sent pm to the guy.Thanks!

For me, I already get used to 1/2a planes with or without throttle, but since I'm going to...
11-25-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 25,821
Posted By tru168

RE: Cox 049 RPM ???

Combating..my cox engine have little run time and been carefully break in, compression seems still tight. When it worn out one day, I might fuel it with 20% nitro fuel, or just change its piston and...
11-25-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 25,821
Posted By tru168

RE: Cox 049 RPM ???

Hi combatting.

Thanks for your explanation. No wonder it can run smoothly without nitro.
11-24-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 25,821
Posted By tru168

RE: Cox 049 RPM ???

Hi all,

Just wish to update with my test on old cox production series with homebrew 0% nitro fuel.

I checked all parts after several test run, and here's what I do :

clean all parts...
11-22-2012, 11:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,896
Posted By tru168

RE: Coroflute biplane with Cox Baby Bee

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7W1faK_Sr6g

New one!
11-22-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 25,821
Posted By tru168

RE: Cox 049 RPM ???

Hi,

The acetone already pre-mixed into the methanol when I purchased it. People believe that acetone will help the engine run smooth and more constant output. I asked the person who give me a...
11-22-2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 25,821
Posted By tru168

RE: Cox 049 RPM ???

Hi,

I'm flying sport plane, and I'm using homebrew 0% nitro, with 2% acetone without any problem in my Cox production series 049 engine. Master Air Screw 6X3, at 13000 rpm , it sounds / read...
11-17-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 15,348
Posted By tru168

RE: 1/2 A Fuel

hi GallopingGhostler ,

Thanks for sharing. That"s a beautiful engine you have. Good 1/2A engines are hard to find now. I just purchased Morgan cool power 30% heli fuel, I'm searching for...
11-15-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 15,348
Posted By tru168

RE: 1/2 A Fuel

hi GallopingGhostler ,

I'm using the Sig fuel as test run or break in fuel now. Just broken-in a babe bee with new piston/ cylinder. Since I'm a sport RC flyer, I don't mind using it in my...
11-11-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 15,348
Posted By tru168

RE: 1/2 A Fuel

Hi guys,
I ran my OS 15FP with my old Sig 15% fuel just now. You guys are right, it shows lost of power slightly. my Sig fuel degraded after years of storage.
Since I'm happy with my home...
11-10-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 15,348
Posted By tru168

RE: 1/2 A Fuel

Hi all,

After read this thread, I cleaned my old cox 049 production series for a brief test . It came with white nylon U backplate. its a non SPI , dual slit port without booster slot.

I...
07-27-2010, 06:21 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 191,318
Posted By tru168

RE: Norvel Engine FAQ

Hi group.

I got my Doug Galbreath conversion head in mail box today, and tried it in lunch time. The result is 19200 RPM using 15% Sig fuel, and APC 6X2 prop. Normal?????? or bad result????
...
07-26-2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 191,318
Posted By tru168

RE: Norvel Engine FAQ

Hi ,

I have experience on 2 stroke and 4 stroke engine rebuilding. yes its not a big deal if I remove the head, but I'm not removing my AME head because I can't find any copper shim for this...
07-26-2010, 05:32 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 191,318
Posted By tru168

RE: Norvel Engine FAQ

Hi
Thanks for reply. I'm in Batu Pahat, Johor. I'm not going to remove the 061 (049?) head, it leaks previously, and after several run it sealed with castor.
I fly alone, and mostly 1/2A size...
07-25-2010, 11:38 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 191,318
Posted By tru168

RE: Norvel Engine FAQ

Hi group,

Been a while since my last post regarding running in pre-revlite .061, I'm getting 14,400 rpm , with 6X3 MAS, 10% SIG , I don't know if its normal but I think it might turn more RPM...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-24-2010, 11:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,402
Posted By tru168

O.S 15 FP Piston / sleeve

Hi guys,

My O.S. MAX 15 FP ( not remote needle version) had been kept for more than 10 years , I seldom use it. Recently I oil it and wish to mount it in my Sig Wonder, but found that inner...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-20-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,741
Posted By tru168

RE: ASP 65 4-stroke help!

Thanks for your help . I hook the carb with a long tubing and blow it with my mouth and turn the low needle until I feel air leaks out and its around 2 turn in, so I keep it there. I run it for half...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-19-2010, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,741
Posted By tru168

RE: ASP 65 4-stroke help!

Thanks for the tips, I test run the engine and it manage to run for few second and stop. Now I have 2 thing to do.


1) change the O ring on the carb. it leak and not be able to suck the fuel...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-17-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,741
Posted By tru168

RE: ASP 65 4-stroke help!

Hi W8ye,

Thanks for your reply. That's exactly what I mean. I'm in the correct position i think. Will test run it once I get a safety lock nut for it ( Lost the safety prop nut ) and also a new...
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