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Forum: Glow Engines
Yesterday, 04:29 AM
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Posted By Glowgeek

Yes, I would definitely try it before modifying...

Yes, I would definitely try it before modifying the ID. I consider 11mm a bit on the large size for a 30cc anyway. In addition, with gas conversions I prop for lower peak rpm so a slightly smaller...
Forum: Glow Engines
Yesterday, 03:47 AM
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Posted By Glowgeek

Interesting. I took a few minutes to measure the...

Interesting. I took a few minutes to measure the ID of several big block Saito parts.

120 Fathead intake 9mm
(2) 120S carbs 9.5mm
150 intake 10mm
(2) 180 intakes 11mm
220 carb 11mm

I'm...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-17-2024, 05:25 PM
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Posted By Glowgeek

OK, I'll CC the combustion chamber and send it...

OK, I'll CC the combustion chamber and send it back. We're you able to locate an 11mm FA-180 intake manifold?
Forum: Glow Engines
04-17-2024, 05:00 AM
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Posted By Glowgeek

IIRC, the rear one (painted 150 label) has an...

IIRC, the rear one (painted 150 label) has an unknown history, as it has not been in your possession since new. My 150 (stamped "B") also has an unknown history, so I don't think I can say anything...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-14-2024, 02:27 AM
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Posted By Glowgeek

Very enjoyable, Jim. Thanks!

Very enjoyable, Jim. Thanks!
Forum: Glow Engines
04-12-2024, 07:05 AM
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Posted By Glowgeek

​​​​​​For comparison purposes that measurement is...

​​​​​​For comparison purposes that measurement is critical.

Your 46.02 mm measurement minus the 6.25 mm measurement gives the distance from the bottom of the cylinder plate to the combustion...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-11-2024, 02:43 AM
Replies: 54,816
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Posted By Glowgeek

Thanks, Dave. Just one more measurement to take. ...

Thanks, Dave. Just one more measurement to take.

How far does the spigot protrude down from the bottom of the cylinder base?
Forum: Glow Engines
04-10-2024, 05:19 AM
Replies: 54,816
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Posted By Glowgeek

Thanks for another fine vid, Aidan. I love the...

Thanks for another fine vid, Aidan. I love the sound of the perfectly tuned 62 idling away in the background at the end of the vid.:)
Forum: Glow Engines
04-09-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 54,816
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Posted By Glowgeek

Makes sense, Dave. The 150 crank has 2.7mm longer...

Makes sense, Dave. The 150 crank has 2.7mm longer stroke than the 120.

Looking forward to the other two measurements.:)
Forum: Glow Engines
04-09-2024, 09:11 AM
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Posted By Glowgeek

150 (stamped "B") cylinder measurements

Can't post pics for some reason......so here you go, Dave

Cylinder bore depth from bottom of spigot to squish band: 46.0 mm
This measurement was taken on the squish band and centered between the...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-09-2024, 07:09 AM
Replies: 54,816
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Posted By Glowgeek

Well, I'll be a uncle's monkey! Same piston, rod...

Well, I'll be a uncle's monkey! Same piston, rod and case dimensions? On to measuring the cylinder. Will post pics later.

Thanks, Dave.
Forum: Glow Engines
04-09-2024, 02:38 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,779
Posted By Glowgeek

The combustion chambers appear to be of the same...

The combustion chambers appear to be of the same design between Dave's and mine. We can take measurements of the cylinder if nothing else is conclusive. If Wy8e is correct we won't have to.

Smart...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-08-2024, 01:52 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,779
Posted By Glowgeek

Wy8e comments on 150S vs. 150

Dave, I stumbled on this thread this morning. In post #12 Jim reveals an interesting bit of info! Looks like I now have one more measurement to take!
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Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2024, 02:53 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,779
Posted By Glowgeek

Pete, the 65, 80 & 91S share the same case size....

Pete, the 65, 80 & 91S share the same case size. I have a spare camgear housing for a 91S in good shape. What's the distance from the bottom of the camgear pin hole to the bottom of the camgear...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-06-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,779
Posted By Glowgeek

Yep, probably took only a split second to frag...

Yep, probably took only a split second to frag once the big end distorted. Near instantaneous heat generated.

I often thought about how amusing it would be to underprop a medium case OS to see...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-06-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 54,816
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Posted By Glowgeek

What is that, one of those under engineered weak...

What is that, one of those under engineered weak OS twin brass or aluminum rods?

Could be as you say OR.....Who's to say the bottom of the rod didn't stretch first, distorting beyond it's...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-06-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,779
Posted By Glowgeek

FA-150 (Stamped "B") on the lug

Here ya go, Dave. Let's compare numbers between your high compression 150 and my later version.

My piston is flat topped with valve reliefs
Back plate has one nipple boss
Height-wise, the...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-06-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,779
Posted By Glowgeek

Dave, I have numbers for the 150. Will upload...

Dave, I have numbers for the 150. Will upload when this site cooperates.
Forum: Glow Engines
04-06-2024, 04:03 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,779
Posted By Glowgeek

The location is ok imo, as long as there is only...

The location is ok imo, as long as there is only one oil feed hole, deburred, and it's opposite the compressive load side of the journal. Rods rarely fail under compressive loads unless undersized....
Forum: Glow Engines
04-05-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,779
Posted By Glowgeek

Four nice NIB Saito singles for sale. The 150S GK...

Four nice NIB Saito singles for sale. The 150S GK has silver rocker covers and no stamp on the lug. A high compression version for certain!
...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-05-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,779
Posted By Glowgeek

FA 150 (stamped "E")

Deleted the pics with measurements. I just realized that the seller didn't know what he was selling. I supposedly bought 2 150's but the one with no label is a 180! 36mm bore.

I'll have to tear...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-05-2024, 06:09 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,779
Posted By Glowgeek

Less time golfing, more time flying.:)

Less time golfing, more time flying.:)
Forum: Glow Engines
04-05-2024, 05:21 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,779
Posted By Glowgeek

Deleted text................... Do you have...

Deleted text...................

Do you have the original parts list for the early version? I'm curious if the cylinder P.N. changed.

Went back and read your post again. They are BOTH early...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-04-2024, 02:35 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,779
Posted By Glowgeek

I'll tear down two 150's I purchased recently....

I'll tear down two 150's I purchased recently. We'll see what the differences between the high and lower compression versions might be?

With my current situation it might take a day or two. Can...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-04-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,779
Posted By Glowgeek

Very nice Aidan, thanks for the vid! A little...

Very nice Aidan, thanks for the vid! A little close to that tree?......we have special trees here that will reach out and snatch our planes out of the air if we get very close.:eek:

Ireland IS...
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