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Forum: SuperTigre Engines Support
02-13-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,833
Posted By flyboydale54

Thumbs up Frank Bowman Rings:

Frank Bowman has sold his equipment and business to a person he is training to continue with making the Rings Frank Bowman used to make. So, I have recently found out, they are back in business. :o
Forum: Glow Engines
05-12-2018, 07:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,880
Posted By flyboydale54

Smile You might need a new set of rings. With age, you...

You might need a new set of rings. With age, you get less and less power output. If the blow-by gets to be too much, you will pressurize the crankcase when it is on the intake stroke and that would...
Forum: RC Jets
01-26-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 96,641
Posted By flyboydale54

Horizon Hobby in the USA services JR Radio's....

Horizon Hobby in the USA services JR Radio's. They serviced mine which had a burned out transistor, that failed as a dead transmitter when I turned it on to fly upon arriving to my flying club field....
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-22-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,905
Posted By flyboydale54

Wild Willy, you are going to use a 20cc on the...

Wild Willy, you are going to use a 20cc on the DLE55 Airplane? I have a DLE55 on mine and it is a nice performing airplane. If your putting the 20cc on the DLE55 Airplane, your in for a very sad...
Forum: RC Jets
01-17-2018, 10:04 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 96,641
Posted By flyboydale54

JR Radio is not DEAD!!! Here is a copy of the...

JR Radio is not DEAD!!!
Here is a copy of the email I just received that proves JR is ALIVE and WELL!!!Hello,Thank you for contacting JR Americas. JR radios are currently in production, and readily...
Forum: RC Jets
01-16-2018, 11:28 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 96,641
Posted By flyboydale54

JR not dead yet:

I was searching for JR Radios on the Hobby King website in November 2017 and I found they are selling one model high end JR Transmitter and some JR Receivers. So, they can not be dead yet. I love my...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-29-2017, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,905
Posted By flyboydale54

Smile The end is not near, I have a brand new one in...

The end is not near, I have a brand new one in the box. I started with the larger 55cc Revolver first. I like it, but it has had a few mishaps that required some fixing a few times. Like replacing...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-29-2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,905
Posted By flyboydale54

Dremel has a few end mills that are small enough...

Dremel has a few end mills that are small enough to do what you want.
Forum: SuperTigre Engines Support
03-26-2017, 01:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,833
Posted By flyboydale54

Frank Bowman no longer is in business! He...

Frank Bowman no longer is in business! He retired and traveling the world with his wife. He does not sell any rings at all anymore. I found a new source of rings from a manufacturer in the UK that...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-05-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 38,190
Posted By flyboydale54

Truckracer: Thank you for your comments. ...

Truckracer: Thank you for your comments. However I agree to disagree. I worked 6 years as a machinist. I know design changes when I see them and I have the old original parts of the DLE-55 to...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-04-2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 38,190
Posted By flyboydale54

Spaceworm: I used 2 of the black insulator...

Spaceworm: I used 2 of the black insulator blocks, and used a new design that is tan colored, so probably not an issue with the insulator block itself. I used new gaskets each time. The screws...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-04-2017, 06:25 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 38,190
Posted By flyboydale54

Truckracer: Thank you, but I do not care to...

Truckracer: Thank you, but I do not care to convert to electric. I like to hear the noise of gas or nitro engines. I also enjoy having to wear a welding glove to start the gas engines and I like...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-04-2017, 12:55 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 38,190
Posted By flyboydale54

G38 Zenoah modification update from original post:

Update regarding my modified G38 Zenoah. I never was able to fire up my G38 after replacing the bearings and upgrading with the electronic ignition kit. The reason is because the carburetor...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-18-2016, 08:58 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 31,767
Posted By flyboydale54

It does matter about carbon buildup on the...

It does matter about carbon buildup on the piston. I remember specifically from my Auto Mechanics Instructor at BOCES him telling us carbon buildup can cause pre-ignition. The carbon can heat up to...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-18-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 31,767
Posted By flyboydale54

My question regarding the DLE 55 connecting rod...

My question regarding the DLE 55 connecting rod is even if you get it apart, where are you going to find the bearing on the crankshaft end of the connecting rod to replace the bad one? I have not...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-18-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 31,767
Posted By flyboydale54

Yes and no on special tools. I did find a set of...

Yes and no on special tools. I did find a set of bearing pullers reasonable at Harbor Freight Tools. Sometimes depending on the engine, I heat the outside of the aluminum casting with a torch. ...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-18-2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 31,767
Posted By flyboydale54

That clicking sound is probably the piston very...

That clicking sound is probably the piston very lightly striking the cylinder head. This will fail and cause a lot of damage if you do not tear the DLE 55 down for inspection. You will probably...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-18-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 31,767
Posted By flyboydale54

Unfortunately, Frank Bowman closed his business...

Unfortunately, Frank Bowman closed his business and is touring the world on vacation with his wife and she announced on the voice message on their phone that Frank is no longer manufacturing rings...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-18-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 31,767
Posted By flyboydale54

I use the Permatex Anaerobic High Temp Flange...

I use the Permatex Anaerobic High Temp Flange Sealant (# 51031). I called Permatex support number and asked them if I needed to buy the special accelerator they use on the clean flange surfaces...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-18-2016, 07:13 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 31,767
Posted By flyboydale54

The difference in oils is the amount of carbon...

The difference in oils is the amount of carbon that builds up in the engine. The new Stihl Oil is a real good oil. That is why Stihl increases their warranty to 5 years if you use that new oil...
Forum: 3D Flying!
09-18-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 28,484
Posted By flyboydale54

Here is the real deal about those not happy with...

Here is the real deal about those not happy with customer service at Hobby King. Bottom Line, if they sell you defective merchandise, there are laws that protect us. Have a gripe, please contact...
Forum: RC Jets
08-13-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 19,695
Posted By flyboydale54

I discovered the Administrators have been working...

I discovered the Administrators have been working diligently solving the bugs. I can now sign out and sign back in, something I could not do a few days ago. I can even find my way around a little...
Forum: Forum questions or problems
08-09-2013, 11:05 PM
Replies: 1,601
Views: 92,386
Posted By flyboydale54

I still am not able to sign out though, although...

I still am not able to sign out though, although I was able to sign in after I ran IObit Advanced System Care pro, which wipes you history upon exit, set by default.
Forum: Forum questions or problems
08-09-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 1,601
Views: 92,386
Posted By flyboydale54

I am now able to view the attachments (pictures)....

I am now able to view the attachments (pictures). Everything seems much faster now. Log-in seems to be ok also. What I did to fix the problems I have been having with RC Universe site is download...
Forum: Forum questions or problems
08-09-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1,601
Views: 92,386
Posted By flyboydale54

IBobi: This does not work when you type in...

IBobi:
This does not work when you type in "ipconfig/flushdns" as it gives a message that ipconfig/flushdns can not be found. However, if the command ipconfig is separated by a space before the...
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