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Forum: Electrics to Glow Conversions
12-14-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,901
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: HK Clipped Wing Cub 4 stroke engine size?

So if anybody else assembles this plane, different landing gear is a must! Even with somewhat gentle landings, the stock gear, while looking awesome, just plain suck. I painted and put on DuBro Heavy...
Forum: Electrics to Glow Conversions
12-09-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,901
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: HK Clipped Wing Cub 4 stroke engine size?

Had to put things on hold for a little while but finally got to maiden today. I ended up putting an ASP 61 4-stroke on it and glad I did. No way is it too much engine. Take-off is scale like at...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
10-30-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 642
Posted By skypiratescotty

Air Leak? HELP!

Well it's time to ask for help....
I have a Cen Genesis 46 with the 76 engine and it will not start. It was running perfect 2 days ago and I only ran it for about 7-8 minutes mostly less than 1/2...
Forum: CEN Racing
10-30-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 928
Posted By skypiratescotty

MOVED: Air Leak? HELP!

Car Nitro & Gas Engines: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11281279
Forum: Electrics to Glow Conversions
10-28-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,901
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: HK Clipped Wing Cub 4 stroke engine size?

epoxy the two firewalls together then paint the new firewall with epoxy/alcohol mix....

that's about it. install engine mount and engine. not much to it really. should be in the air Thursday.
...
Forum: Electrics to Glow Conversions
10-27-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,901
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: HK Clipped Wing Cub 4 stroke engine size?

the pic didn't attach.....
Forum: Electrics to Glow Conversions
10-27-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,901
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: HK Clipped Wing Cub 4 stroke engine size?

Third......Next I will epoxy both firewall together, then paint with 50/50 epoxy alcohol mix. Let dry overnight
Forum: Electrics to Glow Conversions
10-27-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,901
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: HK Clipped Wing Cub 4 stroke engine size?

This one pic per post is dumb!!
Forum: Electrics to Glow Conversions
10-27-2012, 07:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,901
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: HK Clipped Wing Cub 4 stroke engine size?

Alrighty, here we go!!
1) I grind and sand off the e-box already built into the firewall. Then I went inside and hit every joint/seam I can reach with medium CA ( Lock-Tite Superglue).

2)...
Forum: Electrics to Glow Conversions
10-26-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,901
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: HK Clipped Wing Cub 4 stroke engine size?

Well, finally the busy summer season is over and am moving ahead with this project. I have aquired a Saito 56 Golden Knight and spent the morning CA-ing the forward section of the plane. Digging...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-19-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,688
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: ASP Engines

I just got a brand new ASP 61FS from Hobby King for $107 delivered to my door. It took about a week to ten days from time I ordered it and I think I used like $4 of bonus points. It's on the test...
Forum: Electrics to Glow Conversions
10-04-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,901
Posted By skypiratescotty

HK Clipped Wing Cub 4 stroke engine size?

Hello
I have a Hobby King clipped wing cub (63" ws) I want to put a 4 stroke on. The instructions call for a 35 size brushless motor but I'm going glow. I know there is some beefing up to do and...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-17-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,848
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: Enya R120 Blowby?

Hey CaptJohn
I really haven't messed with this engine in a while but I plan on putting it on a 90 size Extra 260 here in the next couple months. I really don't know anything about converting it to...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-15-2012, 03:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,848
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: Enya R120 Blowby?

I don't mind the mess at all. I have prolly about 20 engines that i mess with but are all 2-strokes so i'm familiar with exhaust residue. I just didn't know if maybe i had a worn ring or something...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-14-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,848
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: Enya R120 Blowby?

sweet, thank you sir that is good news!! i'm just gonna run a few tanks thru it on the test stand at moderate rpms and go from there
Forum: Glow Engines
07-14-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,848
Posted By skypiratescotty

Enya R120 Blowby?

Hello
Been flying 2-strokes for bout 10 years and now trying my hand at 4-strokes. Just got a (what i think is a steal) on an Enya R120 4-stroke for $150 and have it bolted to my test stand. It...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-30-2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,070
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: magnum 91fs rpm ?

Hi Ed
Yes sir....well, i flew at Eglin from around 02-07 then moved to Maryland. I just moved back to Destin in late Feb and rejoined the club but haven't had a chance to go flying yet. I run the...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-27-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,070
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: magnum 91fs rpm ?

thanks for the replies.....i've been thinking about it and i'm at sea level on the coast of Florida and the air is thick. Plus it should gain about 20% rpm when flying so it should be good to go.
...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-19-2012, 05:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,070
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: magnum 91fs rpm ?

the timing mark was just like the one in the pic above and with the glow plug out it looks to me like the piston is at TDC. Not sure i wanna go pulling this thing apart so i may just leave it alone...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-19-2012, 04:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,070
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: magnum 91fs rpm ?

Thanks for the pic!
It looks like my cam lobe is more in the 7 o'clock position where yours is closer to 8 0'clock. is that the problem and if so how would i change it?

thanks
scotty
Forum: Glow Engines
06-18-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,070
Posted By skypiratescotty

magnum 91fs rpm ?

Hello
I just got a clean, used Magnum xl 91fs and love it. It starts easy, has great transition but I'm not sure I'm getting full RPM's out of it. It idles perfectly at about 2600-2700 and I'm...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-24-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,537
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: Are the Evolution engines reliable?

wow, i used to get some dead sticks on every engine i ran until i finally figured out i was too rich on the low end. Let her idle for at least 45 seconds and then PUNCH it WOT, if it dies your tooof...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-23-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,537
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: Are the Evolution engines reliable?

it seems to me that the main difference in engines these days is the metallurgy. some are better quality than others but i have cheaper Magnums that run just as good as higher priced OS. I don't...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-14-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,537
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: Are the Evolution engines reliable?

My 100 runs as well as all my other engines. I got it used for $100 with Pitts muffler and it wouldn't start. About an hour on the bench and it starts first flick of the stick, has great idle,...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-11-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,711
Posted By skypiratescotty

RE: Enya CX 40? -not pulling fuel

so it will pull fuel from the tank now so you can choke it?
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