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Forum: Glow Engines
10-27-2002, 06:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,286
Posted By mskyhawk

On the verge of buying a YS91FZ - few questions

The 91fz has the Same power as the120 saito but the weight is less
central hobbies price is 274.

Saito is a great engine, don't get me wrong. I have had them and liked the way they ran, but I...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-26-2002, 01:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,286
Posted By mskyhawk

On the verge of buying a YS91FZ - few questions

Yes Steve, Back fires are valiant with the ys and they can happen at 4 - 5000 rpm. Happened to me once. destroyed the spinner and a wood prop. Lucky it didn't destroy the engine!
Forum: Glow Engines
10-26-2002, 04:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,286
Posted By mskyhawk

On the verge of buying a YS91FZ - few questions

Yes the muffler and pipe are as you described. It works for most applications. It didn't work for my Giles. I used the header pipe with flex exhaust. Where I fly, there are not any neighbors so noise...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-26-2002, 02:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,286
Posted By mskyhawk

On the verge of buying a YS91FZ - few questions

They won't beat central hobbies. Might as well order it tonight! You will be happy with this engine. I own 4 of them and a couple 120's. ys is the way to go! Saving my pennies for the 140dz.
Forum: Glow Engines
10-23-2002, 02:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 636
Posted By mskyhawk

how to unstick ring

Fuel injector cleaner works well. I have even seen a .oz put into a tank, topped off with fuel and ran to clean the varnish off the inside of the engine. after this is done, run the engine
very rich...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-23-2002, 02:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 731
Posted By mskyhawk

Comparing Glow and Gas?

It is a power"torque" to weight ratio thing. There is a point where the gas engines are better because they can turn a larger prop with the higher torque."example 3-d flying large sale planes"
Gas...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-23-2002, 02:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,870
Posted By mskyhawk

Engine Poll

This is a loaded poll. I like the osfx two strokes and the ys 4 strokes. just depends on the plane for which one I use.
Forum: Glow Engines
10-23-2002, 02:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,202
Posted By mskyhawk

Engine Break in

I agree with downunder. I use cool power and add benol to it for all my engines. I like 15%.
I am breaking in a os91fx now and so far I am very happy with it. I have ran 4 tanks of fuel thru it (on...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-23-2002, 01:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By mskyhawk

Black Oil???

The dark gray oil film you see is metal. If you have a long exhaust pipe this could also be burnt Castor if you are using caster oil.
Be sure your not running too lean and as said in the post above,...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-18-2002, 12:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,080
Posted By mskyhawk

four vs two stroke?????

To harphunt's first post. It really depends on what plane you want to power and what kind of flying your wanting to do with it.
I use both 4 and 2 strokes. on my larger planes and aerobatic ones I...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-16-2002, 10:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,080
Posted By mskyhawk

four vs two stroke?????

gearing is the answer on these bikes. not the case with direct drive model engines
Forum: Glow Engines
10-16-2002, 08:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,080
Posted By mskyhawk

four vs two stroke?????

Good Call Damnathius!
Forum: Glow Engines
10-16-2002, 08:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,080
Posted By mskyhawk

four vs two stroke?????

Two strokes get their power from rpm's. 4 Strokes just have power. example, ever stick your finger in the prop of a 2 stroke running 4000 rpm? "might cut you a little" Try it with a 4 stroke...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-16-2002, 03:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,492
Posted By mskyhawk

I've had it with my Towerhobbies .75

What do you think of your 91fx? I just got one and seems to be great. A lot of people *****in about this engine but I took a gamble and bought one. Seems great to me!
Forum: Glow Engines
10-16-2002, 02:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,080
Posted By mskyhawk

four vs two stroke?????

Sounds right to me! Oh, 4 strokes tend to be more expensive than two, But I am a 4 stroke fan,,,,,,,,I like the torque!
If you are into speed than 2 strokers are for you. High r's and small props.
Forum: Glow Engines
10-16-2002, 02:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By mskyhawk

YS 120 FS takes awile for fuel to reach carb.

With the ys engines you have to turn the prop over a few times to get fuel to the carb. I think the book says 10 revs of the prop to prime the engine and pressurize the tank.
Ys is a great running...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-13-2002, 02:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,841
Posted By mskyhawk

WM Midget Mustang, Just watch it go???

one more pic.,,,,,,,My pilot is already shook up and the first flight isn't til Monday!
These pictures don't show the wheel pants but they are on now.
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-13-2002, 02:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,841
Posted By mskyhawk

WM Midget Mustang, Just watch it go???

Hey cyclic, what do ya think of this mm? Took your advice and used dual elevator servos and aluminum landing gear. OH Yah, it also got a new 9cap radio!,,,,,,Needed it ya know,hehehe!

May paint...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-05-2002, 02:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,080
Posted By mskyhawk

Fx 46 ?

Don't forget run hotter from higher compression
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-05-2002, 02:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,216
Posted By mskyhawk

What's the best way to apply decals...

I used this technique with a very large decal, almost the same size as the wing and it worked very well! (model tech magic wing decal)
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
10-03-2002, 11:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By mskyhawk

Which Video Card works best for G2

I am a game fanatic and a plane fanatic.
Forum: YS Engines Support
09-30-2002, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 604
Posted By mskyhawk

91fz problem for Dave

Ok Dave, I'll take it off the plane and get it in the mail to you.
Thanks
Forum: YS Engines Support
09-29-2002, 09:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 604
Posted By mskyhawk

91fz problem for Dave

Hi Dave,

I have a 91fz that I bought new from central hobbies, where I buy all my YS engines. I have several and all run fantastic but this one.
It will load up in the midrange no matter what I...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-25-2002, 03:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,050
Posted By mskyhawk

Online Purchasing question....

Just ordered a midget mustang from Quantum models.
Very happy with them. Ordered it Sunday/labor day weekend. UPS was knocking on the door Wednesday! And shipping was free!
Gota love that!
Forum: Glow Engines
09-24-2002, 10:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,050
Posted By mskyhawk

Online Purchasing question....

only problem I have had was with sheldons hobbies. They sent me the wrong radio, when I called them to arrange a swap they were very rude on the phone even though the mistake was theirs. Will never...
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