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Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
12-18-2004, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 663
Posted By Les Ward

RE: KA-6 INfo

Wow! No takers! I thought this would be a popular model given the price etc.
Anyway if you have any info,it would be greatly appreciated
Aloha, Les
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
12-17-2004, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 663
Posted By Les Ward

KA-6 INfo

Anybody flying one ? ( KA 6 as shown on North East Sailplanes site) . If so , can you shed some light? Characteristics,where to buy , durability etc. I am ready to move up to something a little...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-19-2004, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By Les Ward

Ford long shaft?

Where can I buy one ? Its time to make a winch. Actually two , one is going to be a Tuna puller.
Aloha , Les
Forum: Engine Conversions
09-10-2004, 12:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,738
Posted By Les Ward

RE: Alternative to degree wheel timing

We used to use a wood dowel inserted into spark plug hole to set timing on my Triumph " flat tracker" 650 Bonneville . Seemed like it was about .375" before TDC. Be sure it,s long enough to keep it...
Forum: Engine Conversions
04-18-2004, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 766
Posted By Les Ward

RE: For the record!

Have no Idea what was wrong, but I tried everything under the sun. 30 Homie ran fine on a Zama I confiscated off our Craftsman weedie. So I sent it back and Pete sent my money back. Will try one...
Forum: Engine Conversions
04-04-2004, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 766
Posted By Les Ward

For the record!

Sent my WT 433 back to Wacker and recieved my $ back . Still need a new carb . Are there any other resources other than Wacker engines.?
Aloha Les
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-20-2004, 11:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,435
Posted By Les Ward

RE: Walbro WT 433 Question UP Date

Tried carb off the old weedwacker ( Zama ) and everything is great. Sent carb back to Wacker engines and am waiting for return.
I tried everything under the sun to no avail. Now that I know...
Forum: Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service
03-15-2004, 05:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 428
Posted By Les Ward

RE: New Eclipse has dead CH 6

Issue resolved, Manual reader malfunction. Ha Ha !
Aloha Les
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
03-15-2004, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 524
Posted By Les Ward

RE: Hitec Eclipse NIB = No Ch 6 ?

I am truly sorry if I forced anyone into helping me resolve a problem. That being said I finally resolved the issue. As you stated ch 6 has to be programed in as flaperons. I also think the manual...
Forum: Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service
03-14-2004, 11:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 428
Posted By Les Ward

New Eclipse has dead CH 6

Hi, Mike
Brand new radio , but no channel 6 . It seems to stay centered, but will not rotate with transmitter on.
How can I tell if its the RX or TX?
Aloha, Les
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
03-14-2004, 11:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 524
Posted By Les Ward

Hitec Eclipse NIB = No Ch 6 ?

Is there something I should know or do, to trouble shoot this problem?
It's brand new, haven't even sent the warranty card in yet.
Bought thru Tower Hobbies [>:] Just my luck .
I have tried...
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-09-2004, 06:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,435
Posted By Les Ward

RE: Walbro WT 433 Question

Got a letter from Peter at Wacker today saying he would replace carb if I determine it to be defective. Its nice to know that people are looking out for us customers. Thanks Peter. I will be sure to...
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-08-2004, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By Les Ward

RE: how-to

Hey Nick, There was a site or web page called " Teaching a Weedwacker to Fly "
or something like that,but I haven't seen it for a while.
I think it was done by one of the parts ( custom )...
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-07-2004, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,265
Posted By Les Ward

RE: Walbro Ign systems??

I am sorry make that portable gas engines.
Aloha, les
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-07-2004, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,265
Posted By Les Ward

Walbro Ign systems??

Have any of you folks looked into the ign. systems offer by Walbro.
Looks like they may have something we can use , I.E. Adv/retard
http://www.walbro.com/
You need to click on handheld engines...
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-07-2004, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 793
Posted By Les Ward

RE: Homelite 45cc needle tweaking, how?

Wow I was way off, and starting out at 1 1/2 turns on both. Will try 4 turns ASAP.
Aloha Les
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-05-2004, 11:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,435
Posted By Les Ward

RE: Walbro WT 433 Question

Edwin , I bought the 433 and two kits but still had to make a base gasket. Still not sure about this carb. She just wont take any throttle
increase.
Aloha Les
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-05-2004, 11:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,435
Posted By Les Ward

RE: Walbro WT 433 Question

Well the HOMIE runs although somewhat erratic. Found another carb and she took off like a scalded cat. I think might be the coil breaking down at high rpm. Might be more than one issue involved. At...
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-05-2004, 05:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,435
Posted By Les Ward

RE: Walbro WT 433 Question

Thanks Jim , I got it to run but only at idle. As soon as I give a little throttle it starts to die out.
Time for lunch ( Pizza Ha ! )
Mahalo, Les
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-05-2004, 11:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,435
Posted By Les Ward

RE: Walbro WT 433 Question

Thanks , Mike, Jim, and Scott, . Have made note of all your comments and will try again today. Looked at the walbro site also, and they mention a metering lever adjustment. I also bought a couple...
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-05-2004, 12:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,435
Posted By Les Ward

RE: Walbro WT 433 Question

Yep, I checked that out and found the carb base gasket to be some what soft, but I dont think its enough to block the passage/port.
Will take a closer look tomorrow, and maybe make a new gasket. ...
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-04-2004, 10:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,435
Posted By Les Ward

Walbro WT 433 Question

Got a new carb from wacker, and wondering which tube is the proper one to hook up to clunk.
No matter what I do I cant seem to get it to draw fuel. I got it to run one short burst by holding tank...
Forum: Aerodynamics
02-15-2004, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By Les Ward

RE: Define some terms for me

Futaba, has some aeronautical terms on there site. Might help with some stuff.
Maybe we need a section devoted to these terms. I have often wondered about some terms myself.
I consider "...
Forum: Engine Conversions
02-06-2004, 01:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,823
Posted By Les Ward

RE: Homelite 25cc -> 30cc, vibes part2

just checked the notes for my homelite 30 and got about .001 @ the prop hub . Your s at .1 mm = .003 seems a tad excessive. But once you come into balance might be ok. Might be you need a new front...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-05-2004, 12:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By Les Ward

RE: Servo Sizing???

Wow !
Reminds me of some bearmeat I ate onetime , Plenty of chewing. Someone put a lot of time in that sheet.
Thanks loads, Got it saved to my desktop.
Aloha , Les
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