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Search: Posts Made By: TimR-RCU
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Forum: Gas Engines
05-12-2006, 10:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,357
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: Zenoah G-26 Setup tips

Sure!

I first searched here and found some photos of how others had done it - then I went and did it sorta like some of the pictures.

1) I removed the carb plate that has the small hole in...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-10-2006, 10:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,357
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: Zenoah G-26 Setup tips

I've got a G26 on an USL. Nothing but problems with deadsticks when at idle. I tried leaning the low end, richening the low end, blah blah blah -

Vented the carb to the fuse and it works...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-10-2006, 10:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,357
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: Zenoah G-26 Setup tips

I can -

There is a gentleman in the RCU marketplace selling mufflers that he custom makes out of FL. He made one for me that works great on my G26 in a H9 taylorcraft. Look for the guy that...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-31-2006, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,177
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: What are we looking in a good smoke pump/system?

I've done Minnflyer's smoke pump setup as well. I didn't want to wait for JC whitney, so I just headed down to the local auto zone and picked up the cheapest washerfluid pump they had, around 15...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-14-2006, 09:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,713
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: Fuel system on a gasser?

I like to put a second piece of tygon and clunk on the fill line, that way I can effectively pump out all unused fuel at the end of the day. This in reference to the picture in the post above, of...
Forum: Beginners
02-24-2006, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,272
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: Cold weather help please

Just a clarification. Moist air is LESS dense than dry air.

Dry air is mostly diatomic Nitrogen - wt= 28
some diatomic oxygen - wt= 32
a percent or two of other gases.

MOIST air is the...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
02-22-2006, 04:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,823
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: Best gas areobatic trainer

One more thought for you - Hanger 9 Ultra Stick Lite and a G26. Or pick your 26 cc motor. Flies great, loads of fun for super cheap.

Tim
Forum: Gas Engines
02-16-2006, 09:50 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 16,918
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: BME supertiger G90 im dying to know

I don't think I disagree with a single thing you said, although I have no idea what stella by starlight is.

Hands on experience is an excellent place to derive information from - better than...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-15-2006, 10:39 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 16,918
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: BME supertiger G90 im dying to know

That (Methanol has a much larger heat of vaporization) is fine. Throw some numbers at it to lend some credence to what you are saying. Yes, a cooler charge of air is more dense, methanol may have a...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-15-2006, 03:18 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 16,918
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: BME supertiger G90 im dying to know

Okay, you want 10% Nitro?

Well, that doesn't change the BTUs for gas, that is the same:
114,100/gallon * 98% of a gallon that isn't oil = 111,818 BTU's/gallon

Now,

Methanol = 56,800...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-11-2006, 07:39 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 16,918
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: BME supertiger G90 im dying to know

Discowingo, don't Y'all use any ERL in yer' Glow fuel?

The ratio for gas is 14.2:1

So, 14.2/6 = 2.37
2.37*56,800 = 134,427 BTU's available in methanol. REMOVE 20% FOR UNBURNED ERL =...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-14-2005, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: fox 3.2 Yamalube Yes or No!

I believe you are thinking about this wrong.

You now have the PERFECT excuse to buy a boat.

Or I'll take it off your hands if you don't want it. Grin.

Tim
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
04-06-2005, 10:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,290
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: Need advise on G62, Please advise

I'm sure it (G62) is not the best motor out there. The DA50 probably is better in 10 different ways.

However, you said this:
" Youve got to be kidding me, more power than the other 50's out...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
04-06-2005, 02:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,290
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: Need advise on G62, Please advise

Modification of a stock G62 adds little or nothing to power. It allows the timing to be retarded for easier starts and better transition.

So you had a G-Stinger w/ G62? With the amount of...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-11-2005, 02:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,490
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: Review for Zenoah G-26 in FlyRc

Believe what you want.

I've got one STOCK G26 turning a MA 16x8 at 9100rpm.

I've got anothter STOCK G26 turning an APC 18x6 at 8400 rpm.

Those numbers taken last summer in 80+F temps,...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-13-2004, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 520
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: G26 throttle

You have your choice. G26 ships with carb block that rotates the carb to allow a straight shot for a throttle linkage, as well as the original if you want to use a bellcrank.

Tim
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-11-2004, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: Slow flying ARF for a Norvell 25

Thunder Tiger Slow flyer P-51. I had the same combo (p-51, norvel .25).

Tim
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-09-2004, 01:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,480
Posted By TimR-RCU

RE: Futaba's T6AXS Radio

Follow the directions in the book to set up flaperons. Flaperons enables channel 6 to run the left aileron with channel one running the right. If you follow those directions step by step, it will...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-28-2003, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By TimR-RCU

Gms .47

I'm happy with a 12.25x3.75 APC and the stock muffler on a scaled up PBF.

Tim
Forum: Glow Engines
05-27-2003, 03:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,139
Posted By TimR-RCU

Magnum 61 RFS tuning question

No, that is not my experience. I have the .61rfs, and I can richen the high end nearly a full turn from peak, and still have a good transition.

Tim
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-14-2003, 05:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,909
Posted By TimR-RCU

me too!!.. errr, wait a minute

I fly at Reid's field, and when I went and bought a futaba flight pack from the now defunct hobby store, they sold me a hitec X-tal with it, and said it would work fine.

It has.

Can someone...
Forum: Beginners
04-21-2003, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,410
Posted By TimR-RCU

76" Wingspan Piper J3 Cub

I had the H9 Easy Fly 40. I can't think of a bad thing to say about it. Buy it, learn to fly with it, teach your son to fly with it.

-Or-

Buy the cub, put the gear in a SPAD Debonair. Learn...
Forum: RC Humor
04-08-2003, 07:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,120
Posted By TimR-RCU

Father and Son Activities

You are my father's long lost brother!

I'm still giggling...

Tim
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2003, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 964
Posted By TimR-RCU

Gms Engines?

Try these:

http://www.rccombat.com/forum_2000/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9239

http://www.rccombat.com/forum_2000/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9014
...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2003, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 964
Posted By TimR-RCU

Gms Engines?

I have the ringed .76 and the .47. I don't have anything to directly compare the .76 to, but it has run well for me over the past year, without giving me any problems.

The .47 I can compare to a...
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