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Forum: Glow Engines
07-11-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,587
Posted By thorn247

RE: saito 80 gk

I have noticed surges in rpm of 200 rpm when I am trying to set the hs needle? is this due to a air leak?
Forum: Glow Engines
07-05-2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,587
Posted By thorn247

RE: saito 80 gk

I also was running it without the wings on, with them on it seems to shake less?
Forum: Glow Engines
07-03-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 724
Posted By thorn247

RE: Pitts Type Mufflers

I have a slimline q series I used on the 55ax, I did not notice a difference between that and the stock muffler, other than it had a nice roar to it when it unwound in the air! It seemed to be quite...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-02-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,587
Posted By thorn247

RE: saito 80 gk

Its tight in there...i was afraid it would break if I pushed on it...then I really would have had to wait for parts!
Forum: Glow Engines
07-02-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,587
Posted By thorn247

RE: saito 80 gk

I couldn't get the spray bar out? does it just press out towards the inside after the nut is removed from the outside?
Forum: Glow Engines
07-02-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,587
Posted By thorn247

RE: saito 80 gk

pulled carb off and this is what I found, First off I noticed alot of oily fuel around the hs where the ratchet is, 2nd the spring in the barrel is real flimsy, there was alot of easy side play due...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-02-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,587
Posted By thorn247

RE: saito 80 gk

the fuel tank is good, All I did was take of my 55ax and put this engine on, well with an os plug and 13x6 it idles better, (kinda like a gasser) but i am still having trouble tunin the hs, It peaks...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-01-2010, 11:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,587
Posted By thorn247

RE: saito 80 gk

Well tomorow i will be running out to get a os type f plug, I also have to admit that upon further inspection the tappet gap was way out, that little shim they give you could have gone in twice, I am...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-01-2010, 09:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,587
Posted By thorn247

RE: saito 80 gk

It is a 80, judging by the box tools and instructions I recieved, It looks to be one of the later engines, it has an s stamped on the mounting tab
Forum: Glow Engines
06-30-2010, 09:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,587
Posted By thorn247

RE: saito 80 gk

I just checked the master airscrew site....it should have been tight? They say the back is 5/16 which is .003 smaller than 8mm?
Forum: Glow Engines
06-30-2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,587
Posted By thorn247

RE: saito 80 gk

I have checked the valve clearance and it seems ok, Yes it was used but seems to be low run time, I am in the process of running it without the cowel, When I took off the prop I noticed there is...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-30-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,587
Posted By thorn247

saito 80 gk

I am ready to pull out my hair (if i had any)! I purchased a saito 80, when I tried to run it, it seemed to be very lean on the low end, would just die when advanced to wot, so I richened up the low...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-24-2010, 07:37 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,393,570
Posted By thorn247

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

I had a backfire (threw the prop) trying to run my saito 80 for the first time tonight, Turns out the low end was way lean and I am at 4.5 turns out on the high end on Byrons 15%, and Mas...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-23-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,393,570
Posted By thorn247

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

Bearings are smooth...all you can hear is the ticking of the valves when its spun, what would be a good place to start with the high needle? I should prob get the carb upgrade too i supose?
Forum: Glow Engines
06-23-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,393,570
Posted By thorn247

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

I have just recieved my first saito...it is a fa 80 gk, letter s, It came in a gold and black box, Is there anything I should look for and check besides the valve clearance before i start it? It was...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-12-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,393,570
Posted By thorn247

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

Never mind....I researched it and figured it out

Dave
Forum: Glow Engines
06-12-2010, 10:08 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,393,570
Posted By thorn247

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

Ok I know this might be a silly question, I currently am running a OS 55ax 2 stroke in a gp Cap 580, I am awaiting a 5 year old saito 80 gk that I picked up used, Is this engine more powerfull than...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-22-2010, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,297
Posted By thorn247

RE: Great Planes Eagle 580w/ matt chapman!!!

I have one that has a 55ax up front, I love it, I have 10 flights this year on it with not even a hard landing! and this is my 2nd full year in rc aircraft, It is very snappy and yes it will snap...
Forum: Beginners
05-12-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,058
Posted By thorn247

RE: Which Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang PTS should I buy?

I saw try a sim, Then get the PTS, I learned on a sim and a PZ T28 was my trainer, I am still using the same wing and fuse, atho I have replaced a few cowels and engine mounts, But to be honest i...
Forum: Beginners
05-11-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 709
Posted By thorn247

The strangest thing

After flying my pz Trojan last year as a trainer I graduated to a glow powered Dazzler, Pulse and now a Cap 580, I am powering the cap with a brand new O.S 55ax, I am on my fourth flight with no...
Forum: Beginners
05-03-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,732
Posted By thorn247

RE: how much wind is generally too much?

WOW thanks everyone for all the great imput, I guess it all depends on your visa limit too! lol
Forum: Beginners
05-02-2010, 12:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,732
Posted By thorn247

RE: how much wind is generally too much?

i was kind of thinking 10-15 was good for me...I have flown my foam Trojan in 25mph but that is just like flying an rc kite at that point LOL I don't go out with my Nitros unless its in the 5-15 mph...
Forum: Beginners
05-02-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,732
Posted By thorn247

how much wind is generally too much?

I know beginers should fly in a light breeze, And experts can handle large gusts...I am just looking for a baseline for an intermediate pilot...so if the weather channel says winds 10-15mph for...
Forum: Beginners
04-21-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 840
Posted By thorn247

stupid prop question

Is there a propper way to put on a prop to minimize vibration, I mean with it at 1 oclock with the engine at the compresion stroke...or can you just screw it on anyway lol
Forum: Beginners
04-16-2010, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 988
Posted By thorn247

RE: BEC question?

Thanks for the great info, Now out of curiosity what amperage should I be charging my 1400MAH NiMh, I have always used a wall charger (trickle), I now have a acucell 6 which works great, but I am...
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