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Forum: ARF or RTF
05-07-2004, 12:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,698
Posted By CMFLY40

RE: 4*60 ARF Maiden- questions

I put the maiden flight on my 4*60 on Wednesday, 5-5-04. I have the OS 91 Surpass II
engine, and it does an excellent job with the 4*60. I am using an APC 14 X 6 prop. This
seems to be an...
Forum: Beginners
02-04-2004, 12:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 654
Posted By CMFLY40

RE: Tower .75

Forestroke, you are correct, the "W" stands for Wide.
I guess thats why it has some braking action to it.
Forum: Beginners
02-03-2004, 01:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 654
Posted By CMFLY40

RE: Tower .75

Yes, that lump definitely rocks. I have been using a Tower 75 for 15 months
now, and am very pleased with this engine. Lots of power. No problems at all.

I might add to my previous post that...
Forum: Beginners
02-01-2004, 11:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 654
Posted By CMFLY40

RE: Tower .75, 12 x 6 too small?

Yes, the 12X6 is too small for this engine. This engine runs great with the
Master Air Screw 14 X 6
APC 14 X 6
My favorite is the APC 14 X 4W. This prop is kind of expensive, but has lots of...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-18-2004, 02:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By CMFLY40

RE: Tower's AP .061 engine any good?

I am not familiar with the Norvell engines at all, however I can say
that I have had excellent results with my Tower 61 and Tower 75
engines. Both have been very reliable, excellent transition,...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-15-2003, 02:41 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,740
Posted By CMFLY40

RE: Have CA Hinges Ever failed on you? Vote!

Sig LT-40 ..... 2 elevator hinges broke after 1 Year and 99 flights.

Sig LT-40 #2..... 2 elevator hinges broke after 11 months and 110 flights.

Sig Four*60.....2 outer right aeilron hinges...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-27-2003, 12:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,781
Posted By CMFLY40

RE: Tower .75 worth the $$$ ?

I have owned a tower 75 for 13 months, and it has been an extremely reliable
engine. The Tower 75 has lots of power, you definately won't be dissapointed.
The engine is a real bargain, and with...
Forum: Beginners
07-25-2003, 05:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,228
Posted By CMFLY40

Control Rod Question

Cruzomatic, thanks for the information on the control rods.

The photos and the part number were very beneficial. I have
the link for Sullivan, so I will check them out. Thanks again.
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-25-2003, 05:39 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,064
Posted By CMFLY40

Sig 4 Star 60 ARF

Rajul, Thanks for the reply, and quick response.

I can't wait to get the 4*60 in the air.
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-25-2003, 03:19 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,064
Posted By CMFLY40

Sig 4 Star 60 ARF

I am working on a 4*60 ARF. Does anyone have a part # or
any suggestions on control rods that fit correctly in the tubes
that are already installed in the plane?

Also, I would like to use...
Forum: Beginners
07-25-2003, 03:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,228
Posted By CMFLY40

Control Rod Question

Cruzomatic, I am working on a 4*60 ARF. Do you have a part #
for the Sullivan control rods you used? I have tried a couple
of Sullivan, and also Carbon rods, but they seem a little loose
in the...
06-16-2003, 03:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,894
Posted By CMFLY40

Tower .75

Richard, thanks for the info. The Tower 75 is an excellent
engine, and definitely has plenty of power. Can't beat the
price either.
Forum: Glow Engines
06-16-2003, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 557
Posted By CMFLY40

Tower .61 lean problem

With the loose end cap moving around against the other
aluminum housing, it is polishing the two parts where they
contact each other. If you have ever polished aluminum you
know what happens, the...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-16-2003, 04:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 557
Posted By CMFLY40

Tower .61 lean problem

Ramelen1, I had a problem with black oil while breaking in my
Tower 75 engine, and found the problem to be a loose end cap
on the muffler. It was loose and vibrating and rotating around
causing...
04-26-2003, 11:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By CMFLY40

2-stroke .75 engines??

Majortom, thanks for the helpful hints on adjusting the mixture
on high end and low end.

This Hobby is relatively new for me since I didn't get involved until
two years ago, and old enough to...
04-26-2003, 12:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By CMFLY40

2-stroke .75 engines??

Thanks for posting the RPM figures for the Zinger prop.

My Tower 75 wants to lose rpm when I am in a turn, unless
I run it rich enough to leave a visible smoke trail.

Would this indicate that...
04-25-2003, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By CMFLY40

2-stroke .75 engines??

I had a problem with the muffler end cap working loose, but it
never came off. I ended up buying a couple of extra thru rods
and used a new one with plenty of lock-tite and that has held
ok so...
04-02-2003, 07:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By CMFLY40

2-stroke .75 engines??

Frank,

I have the Tower 75, and have tried the following props.

APC 12 X 6 = 11,900 RPM
APC 13 X 6 = 10,320 RPM
Master Air Screw 12 X 6 = 12,150 RPM
Master Air Screw 13 X 6 = 10,320 RPM
...
Forum: Beginners
03-06-2003, 07:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,200
Posted By CMFLY40

Are you building a sig LT-40 Now ?

Would appreciate some pictures and details on how to convert
the LT40 to a taildragger. I've been considering this for some time
but haven't figured out how to install the tailwheel/rudder combo....
Replies: 28
Views: 2,114
Posted By CMFLY40

Futaba 6XAS... pros? cons?

I started out with the Futaba T6XA and still use it , going into
the third year. In fact I bought a second T6XA last November
from Tower while it was on special at $219.00 plus a $10.00
Gift...
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