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Forum: Tachometer Readings

10-09-2008, 10:53 PM

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O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings

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Posted By Giln

RE: O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings

Thanks LiQuid TR,

As you can tell, I don't have a lot of experience with these engines.

I'll take it that I shouldn't worry too much.

Regards Gil

Forum: Tachometer Readings

10-09-2008, 09:46 PM

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O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings

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Posted By Giln

RE: O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings

Jim,

The compression seems to be very good - it's a struggle to turn it through the stroke.
I have put in a little after run oil but it was good before I did that.

Possibly I'll do a...

Forum: Tachometer Readings

10-09-2008, 10:00 AM

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O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings

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Posted By Giln

RE: O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings

Many thanks Jim,

I have managed (with some help from my son) to tak a picture of the far side of the cylinder - above the ports. (Attached below I hope.)
From what I can see here, it looks...

Forum: Tachometer Readings

10-08-2008, 09:00 AM

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O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings

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Posted By Giln

RE: O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings

Hi Jim,

Thank you so much for responding.

I have a sinking feeling about this.
The guy who sold it to me (on Ebay) claimed 3 flights only and that the engine was not yet run in.

So I...

Forum: Tachometer Readings

09-26-2008, 06:08 AM

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O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings

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Posted By Giln

RE: O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings

Here are the photos - I hope

Can one tell anything about engine condition from the view of the piston through the exhaust port?
Compression is really good. I've put in some after run oil but...

Forum: Tachometer Readings

09-26-2008, 06:01 AM

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O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings

Views: 87,674

Posted By Giln

RE: O.S 1.60FX Owners. Post your tach readings

Too early to post my tach readings but perhaps I can share my plan and ask a few questions.

I am rapidly working my way to a decent plane.
Have had os 46 AX size planes and Saito 82's,...

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