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Forum: Beginners
04-05-2015, 08:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 896
Posted By Proptip

Sometimes the OS 1.60 needs more muffler pressure...

Sometimes the OS 1.60 needs more muffler pressure than some engines. If using a Bisson muffler one exhaust tube should be plugged. A better solution is to use a fuel pump operated by crankcase...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-03-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,497
Posted By Proptip

I had a Saito 150 mounted inverted that was on an...

I had a Saito 150 mounted inverted that was on an airplane I bought at a swap meet. I had flown it 3 or 4 times. It was easy to hydro-lock. It had been flown quite a bit before purchase by me. It was...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-20-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 13,126
Posted By Proptip

Saito high speed needles thread OVER the top of...

Saito high speed needles thread OVER the top of the needle fitting, thus eliminating the POSSIBILITY of a small air leak! What is wrong with trying it? It is not going to hurt the engine! If it...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-20-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 13,126
Posted By Proptip

Roadhawgy Another thing I forgot to mention is...

Roadhawgy Another thing I forgot to mention is that once you do these things do not be afraid to lean down the low speed needle to a point where it will consistently run smooth. Lean it down to...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-20-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 13,126
Posted By Proptip

Roadhawgy I had trouble with the intake pipe...

Roadhawgy I had trouble with the intake pipe coming loose at the cylinder. I installed a metric wave washer between the pipe and the cylinder. It will not come loose again with that in place. A...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-19-2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 13,126
Posted By Proptip

My Saito 180 runs like a Swiss watch. Probably...

My Saito 180 runs like a Swiss watch. Probably 200+ flights on 15% nitro and 18% oil. Had to eliminate a source of minute air leaks on a brand new engine. But once you know how to eliminate the air...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-17-2014, 07:51 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 31,307
Posted By Proptip

rowdyjoe Put that idea between 2 slices of...

rowdyjoe Put that idea between 2 slices of bread---- you have a good baloney sandwich!
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-03-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 31,307
Posted By Proptip

Just one more thought. P-factor and torque...

Just one more thought. P-factor and torque definitely is a factor in left hand turns especially at high angles of attack an high power settings. But why is it still easier to turn left instead of...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-28-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,267
Posted By Proptip

RE: How to clean burned up Castor Oil off an engine.....please help.

I remove any rubber O-rings from engine before using the antifreeze method. I don't know if I need to or not, but otherwise the antifreeze method works wonders,even cleans up mufflers pretty well!
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
08-22-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 728
Posted By Proptip

RE: OS 1.60 Advice

I can tell you I have 2 of these engines. One is in a 74 inch Extra 300. The other is in a 71 inch P-51 (inverted). The Perry VP 30 pump (blue case) is the only way to go! Just a simple pressure...
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
08-22-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 968
Posted By Proptip

RE: OS FX 160 lean

I have 2 of these 160 FX engines. They are great running engines. But a simple solution to ensure they do not get hot and start to run lean is to install a Perry VP 30 crankcase pressure operated...
Forum: Beginners
08-09-2011, 05:28 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,742
Posted By Proptip

RE: Can flying high speeds break apart your model?

Noy, I would also say that after reading other uninformed responses on this subject, nobody and I mean NOBODY is jealous of seeing someone else become more accomplished at flying than they are,...
Forum: Beginners
08-09-2011, 05:08 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,742
Posted By Proptip

RE: Can flying high speeds break apart your model?

Noy, what I failed to mention at the field when I suggested that you slow down was the fact that when my giant scale Yak failed in flight It was built to light for such manuvers that I was...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-14-2005, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,645
Posted By Proptip

RE: anybody bulit or flown a model Tech Sukhoi SU-29 ARF 40

I had one of these kits 12 or 13 yrs ago. It was one of my favorite airplanes in that size. Mine was a ARC kit [almost ready to cover]. It had a 61 inch wing span and was advertised as being able to...
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