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Forum: Glow Engines

09-20-2007, 05:20 PM

Replies: 135

ASP 180 fs

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Posted By yallaair

RE: ASP 180 fs

I have been using Volk 18x6, and gets abt 17 lbf og thrust on this prop. Still, after a lot of testing and different fuels, glowplugs, headshims, leaktests and valve lapping, the idle is quite rough....

Forum: Glow Engines

08-24-2007, 04:28 PM

Replies: 135

ASP 180 fs

Views: 49,546

Posted By yallaair

RE: ASP 180 fs

Hi and thanks for replay!

I've tested all what's been mentioned, replaced all o-rings, new glow plug ( o.s F), lapped exh. valve and seat with toothpaste, engine orientation, tested with 3...

Forum: Glow Engines

04-21-2007, 09:16 AM

Replies: 135

ASP 180 fs

Views: 49,546

Posted By yallaair

RE: ASP 180 fs

You are problably right Ed.

Have also a couple of guys here in the club that says the engine needs more breaking in. However, this engine has only been broken in on synth oil, and your theory...

Forum: Glow Engines

04-21-2007, 05:44 AM

Replies: 135

ASP 180 fs

Views: 49,546

Posted By yallaair

RE: ASP 180 fs

The reason for not sending the engine back to sender or a workshop, is that the shipping costs will exceed or be quite close to the value of a new engine. It's sold by Peakmodel together with the...

Forum: Glow Engines

04-20-2007, 04:45 PM

Replies: 135

ASP 180 fs

Views: 49,546

Posted By yallaair

RE: ASP 180 fs

I have been testing the ASP 180 FS quite extensively. I found out that I have to install a on board glow system to make this engine run safely. The leakage though the exhaust valve is concerning me a...

Forum: Glow Engines

04-09-2007, 11:39 AM

Replies: 135

ASP 180 fs

Views: 49,546

Posted By yallaair

RE: ASP 180 fs

FYI
I've been adjusting the low end and high end needles in and out. The high speed setting is OK. But the low end has been adjusted in / out approx. 1/8 of a turn at the time, till the engine...

Forum: Glow Engines

04-09-2007, 05:27 AM

Replies: 135

ASP 180 fs

Views: 49,546

Posted By yallaair

RE: ASP 180 fs

I have just broke in the ASP 180 fs. Abt on gal. though it now. Full speed is ok, but having problem with idle. Can't get a good steady idle without glow connected. Tested with 15/15 synth fuel,...

Forum: Glow Engines

01-27-2007, 06:30 PM

Replies: 135

ASP 180 fs

Views: 49,546

Posted By yallaair

RE: ASP 180 fs

Here is the transition vid. of the ASP 180 fs with a wood prop 17x6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwGtvtVNsaY

Forum: Glow Engines

01-14-2007, 08:33 AM

Replies: 135

ASP 180 fs

Views: 49,546

Posted By yallaair

RE: ASP 180 fs

Ed Cregger
Thanks for the advice!!:D Asmunds engine is back in business, I'll check mine before starup!!

B.E

Forum: Glow Engines

01-14-2007, 01:21 AM

Replies: 135

ASP 180 fs

Views: 49,546

Posted By yallaair

RE: ASP 180 fs

I have seen Asmunds ASP 180 tested. Works very well. Transitions are great!! Just a lot of smoke fromthe castor oil...:D Ended up with one ASP 180 myself.

He had dismanteled cyl. head and we...

Forum: Glow Engines

10-28-2006, 07:21 AM

Replies: 135

ASP 180 fs

Views: 49,546

Posted By yallaair

RE: ASP 180 fs

I'm also looking for a engine to a peakmodel edge. Have a SPE26 but I'm quite sure that this standard engine will produce to little power... Currently looking at the ASP 180. The other option is to...

Forum: Glow Engines

10-27-2006, 12:40 PM

Replies: 135

ASP 180 fs

Views: 49,546

Posted By yallaair

RE: ASP 180 fs

The SPE 40CC is 1450gram compared to ASP 180 W/muffler approx 1050gram!! I gess the thrust and power is about the same! Unless the ASP 180 is very thirsty and you need to carry a lot of fuel, this...

Forum: Glow Engines

10-26-2006, 05:37 PM

Replies: 135

ASP 180 fs

Views: 49,546

Posted By yallaair

RE: ASP 180 fs

I think this ASP 180 must be among the best engines in its class when it comes to weight/power ratio... Anyone that can come up with a more powerful propulsion package (ready to fly weight of about...

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