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Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
12-20-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 456
Posted By Stamey

Brushless Upgrade Recommendation?

Hello! I am currently looking to upgrade my Hobbico Flyzone Cessan 350 Corvalis's LINK stock motor to a more powerful one. It currently is operating with this motor LINK and a 9X5 electric generic...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-15-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By Stamey

RE: Eflite Motor Heating Up??

Thanks for the info and help again :) I went out today and did some testing and got some good results. First off ran with an APC 7X5 Pusher that I got at the hobby store. Funny thing is that the...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-15-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By Stamey

RE: Eflite Motor Heating Up??

Thanks for the info and help again :) I went out today and did some testing and got some good results. First off ran with an APC 7X5 Pusher that I got at the hobby store. Funny thing is that the...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-13-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By Stamey

RE: Eflite Motor Heating Up??

Opjose;
Great info! Thank you very much for your help and those calculations. I am new to electrics (or at least upgrading stuff) and so still learning the lingo and math with such things :) The...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-12-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By Stamey

Eflite Motor Heating Up??

Good evening :) I have a quick technical question for you experienced electric flyers! I just upgraded my Stryker C's motor (Parkzone F-27 Stryker) with the Eflite 6 Pole 2000kv brushless motor. The...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
07-19-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 691
Posted By Stamey

RE: F-27C Stryker Engine Noise

plane-addict;
Thanks for the reply! I figured something must have been screwed up with the crash but didn't know where to start. Thanks for your input on it! I actually already have a replacement...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
07-13-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 952
Posted By Stamey

RE: ParkZone F4u Motor Upgrade

I am a bit new to electric coming from glow, but think I have two ideas that would work. Try switching to a 3 blade prop which will give you more thrust less speed, and should have less pull on the...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
07-12-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 691
Posted By Stamey

F-27C Stryker Engine Noise

Hello all :) I recently bought the F-27C Stryker and love it! The C version is so much better than the B and flys beautifully. However, I recently suffered a minor crash with it where the prop blades...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-08-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,699
Posted By Stamey

RE: Engine Selection Suggestions

DarZeelon;
Wow, how did I miss those links? That is perfect, and I am aware of HobbyKing so that is nice. They do seem to be the same thing, just a different name! Thank You :) Still looking at all...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-08-2010, 12:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,699
Posted By Stamey

RE: Engine Selection Suggestions

Wow, huge number of replys! :) Ok, those options will narrow down my search a bit more now, thanks! I am leaning toward the Magnum as it seems to boast well and has a following. I have an old Magnum...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
05-07-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,082
Posted By Stamey

RE: F-27C Battery Options ?

Glacier Girl;
Hey, thanks for the heads up on hobby city! Those are really great prices for a lipo pack :) Will look through and find what I am needing and then get a plug for it. Thanks again!
Forum: Glow Engines
05-07-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,699
Posted By Stamey

Engine Selection Suggestions

Hello :) I am looking to get a new engine but need some suggestions. The engine will be going on the Nexstar Select 46ARF. I would like it to have good power and reliability. I am on a tight budget...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
04-28-2010, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,082
Posted By Stamey

F-27C Battery Options ?

Hello. I am getting back into electric flight for at least one plane this spring, but am partially new to the lipo generation. I had an electric with a lipo a few years back, but it was simple....
Forum: Glow Engines
03-11-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,425
Posted By Stamey

RE: Tower Engine's Fuel Issue

JollyPopper;
Yes, there is a line from the air inlet on the tank to the muffler. Does this line need to be a certain size or do all the fuel/air lines NEED to be a certain size for that matter?
...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-11-2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,425
Posted By Stamey

RE: Tower Engine's Fuel Issue

Ok, here is a little more info on the setup. I am running the tower engine on the Tower Hobbies Trainer MKII. I am not able to do anything different with the fuel tank as it has rubber gaskets it...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-11-2010, 12:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,425
Posted By Stamey

Tower Engine's Fuel Issue

I am having an issue with my barely used tower 46 engine. I got this engine a few weeks back and after a while of tinkering, finally got it to run and fly. However, it is having an issue with running...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-20-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,057
Posted By Stamey

RE: Engine Knocking

Indeed, fox. Durable, strong, reliable, and easy to find the right kind for your engine! Located here... Fox Glow Plugs

Also, found a great link last night that has good info on glow plugs and...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-20-2010, 04:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,057
Posted By Stamey

RE: Engine Knocking

Indeed, it is the glow plug washer we are talking. LOL! The terms to use that all will understand! Pat, I would like to buy a vowel :) Thanks for the info on the washer. Will put them back on with...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-20-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,057
Posted By Stamey

RE: Engine Knocking

jaka,
What is the purpose of the washer then? I did several tests last night and a long plug does not fit fush with the head, even with a washer :( The #8 and A3 ones though are perfect without a...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-19-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,057
Posted By Stamey

RE: Engine Knocking

A little update from today. Got flying with a break in the weather, yay! I flew my combat plane a bit with the OS 8 plug in it. She seemed to do fine. I read in the bolly book that it mentions a glow...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-18-2010, 02:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,057
Posted By Stamey

RE: Engine Knocking

Darzeelon;
Great info :) Thanks for the conlcusion. I have just run OS and GMS and never encountered this before so was a bit scary mainly with the loud noise! Like I said above I think I have got...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-18-2010, 12:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,057
Posted By Stamey

RE: Engine Knocking

Yes, the piston wasn't seated in the crank pin properly. Sorry, didn't know the proper terms. Glow plug is what came with the engine, don't know what type but it does have an idle bar. In my backup...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-17-2010, 10:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,057
Posted By Stamey

RE: Engine Knocking

Ok here is an update after putting the engine back together and re-mounting. I now have the engine not "knocking" for the most part. Overall I think the engine just needed some care and oil for lube....
Forum: Glow Engines
02-17-2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,057
Posted By Stamey

RE: Engine Knocking

Ok, will get the engine back together and get it broken in. Currently running 10% nitro on 18% oil so may put more pil in the mix. The rust did not come off with the after run oil, it's just there....
Forum: Glow Engines
02-17-2010, 02:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,057
Posted By Stamey

RE: Engine Knocking

Ok, got the engine off the plane and worked on it a little. Took the head, carb, and backplate off. The backplate was pretty tough but finally came off. Inside the back of the engine there is some...
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