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Forum: YS Engines Support
07-04-2019, 08:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,650
Posted By japes999

Solved my own problem. I took the valve cover off...

Solved my own problem. I took the valve cover off and it was loaded with oil (Engine was stored upside down for a year for display purposes). I dumped the oil out, reassembled, and it ran great. Any...
Forum: YS Engines Support
07-02-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,650
Posted By japes999

FZ110 excessive smoking

Have a FZ110. Has been a year since I last ran it. It started fine, but smokes excessively and RPM just isn't getting to where I remember it to be. I tried leaning it out, but the RPM dropped...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
08-23-2016, 09:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,099
Posted By japes999

Thanks Bax. I like the idea of a bigger battery....

Thanks Bax. I like the idea of a bigger battery. I currently have the battery shoved into the tail section to balance the plane, and like the idea of the smaller LiFe battery so I can still fit the...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
08-23-2016, 05:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,099
Posted By japes999

I like the idea of the LiFe battery, but have a...

I like the idea of the LiFe battery, but have a few concerns. The plane is at a remote location where I will not be able to maintain the battery for long periods of time. I suspect if the battery is...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
08-23-2016, 04:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,099
Posted By japes999

Flap Servos Won’t Hold – Advice Needed!

I have a Top Flite .60 size P-51 Mustang. Futaba 7C Tx, Futaba R168DF receiver, new 4.8V battery, Futaba S3004 Servos.

I have the flap servos set up on the 3 position Switch (Switch G), and is...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-20-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 695,601
Posted By japes999

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Sorry to report I crashed my mustang the other day.Using Futaba S3004 servos and a Saito 120 engine with a 15*8 prop. It was the second flight.After a few minutes of...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-11-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 54,805
Views: 5,374,648
Posted By japes999

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

Cherokee,

You were right, my low RPM was due to me being off by one tooth on the cam gear. Thanks for the instructions on how to do it right - wasn't too hard. I adjusted the valves too with the...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-11-2010, 08:17 AM
Replies: 54,805
Views: 5,374,648
Posted By japes999

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

Cherokee,

Good observation, I tried my best to get the timing right, but the whole time I was doing it, I was a bit unsure of myself. Can someone explain the proper procedure to me? The manual...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-10-2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 54,805
Views: 5,374,648
Posted By japes999

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

w8ye

Thanks for the info, sorry I just edited my earlier post to include more info. I just dug up some old RPM notes I had, and that jogged my memory.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-10-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 54,805
Views: 5,374,648
Posted By japes999

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

I made a water landing with my FA-120 this weekend - older style with the brass mid range disc on the carb.Iquickly dismantled everything, yes every part,and rinsed it it and oiledit all down. I...
Forum: Kit Building
01-07-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2,142
Views: 255,956
Posted By japes999

RE: Skybolt hangar and clubhouse

It weighs about 9.5 lbs, with lots of lead (7 oz) up front as it has a Super Tigre 90.
Built from the great planes kit quite a while ago, she hasn't been in the air yet, as I haven't had the...
Forum: Kit Building
01-06-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 2,142
Views: 255,956
Posted By japes999

RE: Skybolt hangar and clubhouse

Just had to share my pics of my skybolt kit.

http://sio.midco.net/jps76/117-1753_IMG.JPG

http://sio.midco.net/jps76/117-1760_IMG.JPG
http://sio.midco.net/jps76/117-1751_IMG.JPG
Forum: Kit Building
12-09-2009, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1,188
Views: 213,531
Posted By japes999

RE: The Long Awaited Ultra Sport 60 Build Thread

I have a question on balancing the US 60. The plans show that the CG is right behind the main spar. Since I no longer have the instruction manual, I'm wondering if it is behind the spar at the wing...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-06-2009, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 695,601
Posted By japes999

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

I am looking to put on a 4 blade prop for display purposes only. What would the proper diameter be to be scale? I'm guessing the full sized plane has a diameter of about 12 feet, which wouldequate...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-01-2009, 03:09 PM
Replies: 54,805
Views: 5,374,648
Posted By japes999

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

w8ye,

Thanks for the fast response, you are correct it is just an older FA-120. I don't believe that the idle being set too low is the issue, as when throttling down quickly one doesn't even have...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-31-2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 54,805
Views: 5,374,648
Posted By japes999

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

I apologize if this has been covered, I did some searches, but found nothing.

I ahve an older FA-120S with the airbleed carb. Very low hours, running castor/synthetic blend, and a 15x8 MA prop. ...
Forum: SuperTigre Engines Support
07-29-2009, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,148
Posted By japes999

RE: S-90K -Normal RPM ranges?

Bax, thanks for the repsonse. I guess I was thinking that the engine is underperforming, and maybe something is wrong with it, since I would expect quite a bit more RPM than what I am getting. Or am...
Forum: SuperTigre Engines Support
07-28-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,148
Posted By japes999

S-90K -Normal RPM ranges?

Did some testing with my S-90K. Used Omega 15%. and Top-Flite props. Here are my results.

11x7 - 12,740 RPM
13x6 - 10,240 RPM
14x8 - 9,030 RPM

I would have liked to try a 12x7 or 12x8, but...
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