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Forum: RC Airboats
07-09-2006, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: engine

keep a lightened flywheel attached, and you'll clear the carb. n keep your fingers clear though!
Forum: RC Airboats
04-02-2006, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 901
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: Inverted engines

never tried it on a nitro, heard lots of negitive thigns about it.

but.... I'm building a gasser and it will be inverted.
Forum: Gas Engines
03-28-2006, 08:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: spinner ?

this isn't going on a airplaine. it will be going on an airboat (swamp buggy)

dimentions of the boat are 40" long by 18" wide

will a 3 1/2" do or will i need to go bigger?
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-27-2006, 07:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,712
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: stihl conversion

let back upa bit here guys...

is the pic in kens post have the prop hub on the rear of the engine?

if so, this doesn't reverse teh effect of the prop does it?

thanks
Forum: Gas Engines
03-27-2006, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By gottagofaster

spinner ?

need some advice.

I'm working on a conversion engine (25 cc sthil) w/ a 16x8 prop. I don't have any local resource to help me find the right size spinner. I assume that someone here would...
Forum: RC Airboats
03-02-2006, 09:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,877
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: Watter canon !FIRE!

We used a washer motor run by a 9 volt batt to cool a head on a nitro truck.

just an idea
Forum: RC Airboats
02-21-2006, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 520
Posted By gottagofaster

engine stalling

I have been having an on-going engine prob. All 3 of my eninges are doing the same thing. I can start them, and they will idle just fine, I go to run, and they go for a min or two then they just...
Forum: RC Airboats
01-30-2006, 08:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,418
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: plastic airboat

shave some weight if possible, but the size looks about right.

toro's are pretty easy to hop up if you have the right equipment, that will give you more power if you can't lose some wieght.
Forum: RC Airboats
01-28-2006, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,561
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: 335 chainsaw motor

here is a link to look at here at rcu. these guys know everything there is to know about converting engines.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_98/tt.htm

good luck!
Forum: RC Airboats
01-28-2006, 04:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,495
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: Airboats and Wood props

well......

here is what happens. the prop spinning at 17,000rpm had enough speed and force to drive the waer into the prop, causing it to swell, weaken and eventually explode. (yes I mean...
Forum: Engine Conversions
01-19-2006, 08:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,222
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: starter question

Turbobeaver:
thanks for the reminder. A couple years ago I bought a starter cone designed to go on my drill. I quite using it cause it didn't have the RPM's to start my old enya's. Wound up...
Forum: Engine Conversions
01-17-2006, 08:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,222
Posted By gottagofaster

starter question

Hey all,

I converted a Stihl 25CC weedie here last summer, with your guy's help.

One problem that I have not yet overcome is the issue of starting this monster.

I plan on using a 16x8...
Forum: RC Airboats
12-30-2005, 11:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 466
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: carnage

forgot a detail. this originally came with a .15 for it when i bought it off ebay. there is a GP .42 strapped to it.

is it possible that too much power was a contributing factor???

NO...
Forum: RC Airboats
12-30-2005, 11:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 466
Posted By gottagofaster

carnage

I know some of you have already seen this pic on maba, but I'm so proud of this distruction, I thought I'd share it with you as well.

This is what happened when I hit a chain link fence after...
Forum: RC Airboats
12-04-2005, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,264
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: STRIMMER ENGINE

I'ts been done both ways, but personally I recomend getting rid of the excess weight. If you look, there is a forum that is for converting these little babies to usabel engines. most of the guys...
Forum: Engine Conversions
09-14-2005, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 942
Posted By gottagofaster

velocity stack

OK,
I have finished drawing up my plans for the boat that I'll be building, and it will require a velocity stack to go through one of the supports.

Is there an easy way to make one from around...
Forum: RC Airboats
09-14-2005, 04:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,976
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: gas airboat

if you want a nice muffler you can visit the following guys...

http://www.lambertsrc.com/

http://www.wackerengines.com/

ordered my prop hub and muffler from lamerts. looks good. ...
Forum: Engine Conversions
09-12-2005, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 787
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: another proping question

If I were using an 18" prop, what size cone do I need so I can use my electric starter?

Would a 3" be big enough or do I need somehting closer to 4"?
Forum: Digital Camera & Photo Editing
09-09-2005, 07:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,902
Posted By gottagofaster

what editing software??

Hey all,

I enjoy looking at worth1000.com and the other edited pics here on this site.

What photoediting software do you use, and do you like it?

I have adobe photodelux business...
Forum: RC Airboats
09-09-2005, 02:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,244
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: How do you start your engine?

Most auto battries actually run at about 14 volts. They are rated at 12 though. Point is that a 14.4 cordless should work fine without ill effects.
Forum: Engine Conversions
09-08-2005, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 787
Posted By gottagofaster

another proping question

I'll be all don moving in another couple of weeks, then I can get back to my conversion.

I have prices the props at about $10 each. That means that I can't afford to get more than 2 probably....
Forum: Engine Conversions
08-27-2005, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 949
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: engine interference issolation

This has nothing to do with your problem, but thats a sweet truck. That's based off a T Maxx right?

On the resistor plug thing, take the # off teh current plug, and take it down to your small...
Forum: Engine Conversions
08-26-2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,028
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: Walbro carb source

While I am at it, will someone please explaine the difference in the 2 carbs? I assume that one allows for higher performance, but how would I know what carb to put in what engine? Is there a site...
Forum: Engine Conversions
08-26-2005, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,028
Posted By gottagofaster

Walbro carb source

I have been watching both Ebay and RC Universe for a Walbro carb, but have not come across one as of yet.

Who do you use to get your carbs from?

I was told to use Walbro wt227-1 or wt264-1
Forum: RC Airboats
08-26-2005, 01:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,710
Posted By gottagofaster

RE: wax the bottom?

I heard of wax, also Westles Tire Magic is supposed to work wonders on the bottoms of these boats
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