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03-05-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 364,682
Posted By CK1

Separating the retracts from the ign/ receiver ...

Separating the retracts from the ign/ receiver pack would be a better choice . Electric retracts can stall and the instantaneous high load can cause a receiver to go into failsafe because of the...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-05-2023, 04:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,455
Posted By CK1

The Sachs 114 used a 45mm cylinder . I seem to...

The Sachs 114 used a 45mm cylinder . I seem to remember it was also a 3.2 or possibly 3.3 but not as powerful as the newer 44mm 3.2 52cc engines.
You might find some ignition points behind that...
09-10-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 98,087
Posted By CK1

I did the center section mods on mine very much...

I did the center section mods on mine very much like jlorenco did to his . The plane flew fantastic , but on the last flight the lower part of the right strut folded on run out after touch down and...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-07-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 47,629
Posted By CK1

There's probably a detergent factor that is...

There's probably a detergent factor that is different among oil brands . The more detergent the more black stuff you see removed from the engine ( a good thing) as it breaks in and from some carbon...
Forum: Kit Building
06-30-2022, 04:45 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 436,425
Posted By CK1

Please drop the political talk on here , it makes...

Please drop the political talk on here , it makes me so mad I could stomp on an airplane. Not mine of course , but someone else's whom insists on talking politics during airplane time .
Forum: Gas Engines
06-05-2022, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,089
Posted By CK1

The 20 and 30 are different carbs with different ...

The 20 and 30 are different carbs with different bores and metering
Forum: Gas Engines
06-04-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,089
Posted By CK1

If you haven't yet put a carb kit in it , I would...

If you haven't yet put a carb kit in it , I would . It's possible that the diaghragms are getting stiff and unable to correctly manage fuel control and also possibly the internal carb screen may be...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-04-2022, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,089
Posted By CK1

Paul can you tell us a bit more history on this...

Paul can you tell us a bit more history on this engine . Is it new , or has been in use for some time and suddenly developed the issue ? Are you using the OEM DLE sparkplug or an NGK CM6 plug ??...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-18-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By CK1

I actually did a little more checking than stated...

I actually did a little more checking than stated in my first post . I installed the ignition with the issue on the other engine and the problem followed the ignition so my issue was definitely in...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-18-2022, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By CK1

Yes indeed . I have 2 RCGF 70cc twins . One had...

Yes indeed . I have 2 RCGF 70cc twins . One had less than stellar performance and after doing all the basic checks of timing , input voltage , carb adjustments etc. I installed an RCEXL ignition and...
Forum: Kit Building
05-07-2022, 06:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By CK1

Wende Hostetler plans are great plans , but they...

Wende Hostetler plans are great plans , but they are for the builder with a few plans built planes under their belt . The issue with most build concerns is interpreting the drawn plans correctly ,...
Forum: Kit Building
05-03-2022, 04:35 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 436,425
Posted By CK1

David you might be surprised. It worked on my...

David you might be surprised. It worked on my 1/3 BUSA Super Cub . Every spring after setting in the wing racks all winter they had a little diagonal twist that was remedied once the wing panels and...
Forum: Kit Building
05-03-2022, 03:53 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 436,425
Posted By CK1

If your wing struts are adjustable have you tried...

If your wing struts are adjustable have you tried making those adjustments to change the warp when the wings and struts are installed .
04-21-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,684,186
Posted By CK1

The Spruce Goose never broke ground and barely...

The Spruce Goose never broke ground and barely broke water
03-30-2022, 06:37 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 98,087
Posted By CK1

As we all probably know by now the TopRc retracts...

As we all probably know by now the TopRc retracts across the board are substandard . To those of you willing to risk using them on the Corsair or the the Zero I issue you a word of caution . The gear...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-29-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 19,727
Posted By CK1

Thank you Truckracer

Thank you Truckracer
Forum: Gas Engines
03-29-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 19,727
Posted By CK1

I'm no self-proclaimed gas/oil expert. I will say...

I'm no self-proclaimed gas/oil expert. I will say that if you're going to use Coleman fuel, white gas or any other low octane fuel you would be well served to reduce your ignition timing a few...
03-25-2022, 01:32 AM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 364,682
Posted By CK1

Jake , mine took several pounds more than that...

Jake , mine took several pounds more than that ,but my weight was placed as far forward in the engine Box as possible , but not over the engine . I used a Vanessa rig to balance mine . It flies...
03-24-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 592
Posted By CK1

Can I ask what the problem is ?

Can I ask what the problem is ?
03-15-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1,722
Views: 296,248
Posted By CK1

I used 2 deg down on both engines with 0 deg...

I used 2 deg down on both engines with 0 deg right thrust on the left engine and 2 deg right thrust on the right engine. This works well for me on the 310 as well as on my DC3/C47 airframe ( Thank...
03-14-2022, 05:09 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 25,216
Posted By CK1

I have an RCGF 70 twin in mine and use 24oz tanks...

I have an RCGF 70 twin in mine and use 24oz tanks for both smoke and fuel . I could actually get by with a 16oz tank for fuel and still get plenty of flight time .
Forum: Gas Engines
03-12-2022, 12:02 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 245,799
Posted By CK1

The CM-6 plug is 14mm or 9/16" sae . I use the...

The CM-6 plug is 14mm or 9/16" sae . I use the sparkplug tool that came with the engine .
03-07-2022, 09:26 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 113,174
Posted By CK1

I found on my TopRC Zero that the flap horns work...

I found on my TopRC Zero that the flap horns work to a much better mechanical advantage when they are facing the rear . I tried it both ways because the instruction sheet was unclear and actually had...
02-28-2022, 07:22 AM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 364,682
Posted By CK1

If you open up the cowl flaps, your cooling will...

If you open up the cowl flaps, your cooling will be much improved.
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02-28-2022, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 364,682
Posted By CK1

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