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Forum: Gas Engines
08-12-2015, 07:52 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

Yes, opening up the H needle perhaps 1/4 or more...

Yes, opening up the H needle perhaps 1/4 or more helped.

No more hesitation now on either of the two 57's I have. It also helps on the FG-36.

:)

But mine could also skip a beat even when...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-18-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

Well, the stock flex tubes has to be firmly...

Well, the stock flex tubes has to be firmly bolted to the plane at "the other end", otherwise they don't last long.
Forum: Gas Engines
05-03-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

It is strange. I have tried both my planes with...

It is strange. I have tried both my planes with FG-57 in warmer wheather, around plus 15 deg Celcius here now.

In a ESM Corsair and a TF Fw-190.

Not a single hesitation from any of the two...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-19-2014, 07:23 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

Hello Col, yes, I am using this one; Bel Ray H1R....

Hello Col, yes, I am using this one; Bel Ray H1R.

It is very expensive, and I wonder how people's experience is on just using "ordinary" syntetic oild that we buy on the gas stations.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-09-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

Hello again. Been a long time since anyone has...

Hello again. Been a long time since anyone has posted on this thread.

I now have 2 FG-57's.

The second one in a TF 190;

Testing the engine;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntR6cQhRZa0
...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-29-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

I will.
First I will have to take off the cowl, and see if I get more rpm by moving the sensor a bit. But first I'll try the other ignition. Got 2 of them, you know.

Took off the other day...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-27-2012, 02:33 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

Hmmmmm.........no comment !!! :D[:-]
Forum: Gas Engines
10-21-2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

When the engine has a standard Walbro, you can adjust Hi neede with your fingers, while running full speed.

Then it is possible to find the sweet spot. Even though I don't like to do it...

...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-14-2012, 05:05 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

Today I started up the FG-57 after putting in the new Saito ( RcExl) ignition.

It fired up easily, and run just fine. Good to hear the sound of a proper engine again.

A picture from working...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-09-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

If you mean its coming out in the exhaust, then mine has done that all the time, too. And many others has mentioned it.

The first youtube video I found of it running showed us the case by...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-09-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

Old Fart, I bought the second ignitions for $222 x 2 . But they were the wrong type.

The third set of ignitions ( its 2 of them) are free replacements for the second replacement.

So, yes,...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-08-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

Mine is used in an ESM 50cc Corsair.

I got the replacement ignition, 2 off them, free of charge from Advantage Hobby.

Here are some pictures, in case anyone is interested. They seem to be...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-30-2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

In my opinion, a 24x10 is too big for the engine. 22x10 is best. But hey, I am not the most experienced guy around here.

But the rpm drop at 24x10 is significant....and would explain at least...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-28-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

hehe ! :D
Forum: Gas Engines
09-27-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

Hello again Nudger. New ignitions, free of charge from Advantage Hobby, are stuck in Norwegian customs.

Will most likely have it here in a couple of days.

Government wants VAT.
Forum: Gas Engines
09-26-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

Got it, Mark. Thanks !

Didn't know those numbers were a standard. Good to get info from experts.
Forum: Gas Engines
09-26-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

Mine does not. I have done nothing to avoid it either.
Forum: Gas Engines
09-26-2012, 06:40 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

Yes....

When you say "I go to any bearing shop" you probably mean that you physically walk/drive to a shop in your town...

When I say "I go to any bearing shop" I mean going to a web-shop...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-25-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

Mark, you woul'nt believe how much are helping the other users, when you post info about replacement bearings here.:)

To find a replacement bearing "out there" is not easy for us users, you...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-24-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

Mark, it would be of help ( I assume you are talking about the FG-57, since this is a FG-57 thread) if you identify
which bearing you are talking about from the exploded view;

( Item...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-23-2012, 05:41 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

Congratulations!

So you are using a 22x10 APC ? Good grief, thats like putting a big razor-blade up front.

I am really scared of the APC's. Myself I am only using wood propellers nowadays....
Forum: Gas Engines
09-21-2012, 04:04 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

If you test it with a magnet you hold in your hand and it works, then, as mentioned above, it might still not work on the engine, because of the polarity issue.

If you have the RcExcel style...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-21-2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

When trying to start an engine the first time, and if you have no idea on whether the Lo and or Hi needle is in the ballpark, it might be an idea
the reset the needles to what the manual says.
...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-19-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

Alf, I have a complete video dedicated to your ESM Hurricane only;

(Flying with C & H Ignition and a differnt than original carburator)

I had the ESM Hurri once. ( Didnt last long, hehe) ...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-19-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 28,949
Posted By kwik

RE: Saito FG57 Fourstroke

According to Alf, the weight of the Hurricane is 8.2 Kg.:)
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