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Forum: Gas Engines
08-10-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

After 37 years of flying RC, I got out of the...

After 37 years of flying RC, I got out of the hobby, but I have friends here in RCU (like Steve/Joystick TX!), so I still post now and again. I've sold everything; the last thing to go was my plane...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-10-2016, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

Todd does have other contracts, and that means...

Todd does have other contracts, and that means that he has time to pay attention to one aspect of the engine business at a time. So, when there's a hiccup, he seems to disappear. Todd is also very...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-08-2016, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

Simple and effective. It just makes sense to do...

Simple and effective. It just makes sense to do it that way. Trouble-free since you went to the three-line, I bet.

~ Jim ~
Forum: Gas Engines
04-08-2016, 06:07 AM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

The one thing I found about the Syssa engines is...

The one thing I found about the Syssa engines is that they're very sensitive to any air bubbles that get into the feed line. Of course, it's not just a Syssa thing; most brands are sensitive to...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-06-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

That looks like a Super Hots. ~ Jim ~

That looks like a Super Hots.

~ Jim ~
Forum: Gas Engines
03-21-2016, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

Arrrgh. I know Todd told me about this once. That...

Arrrgh. I know Todd told me about this once. That means I have to go through a half million emails. No promises, but I'll see what I can find.

Incidentally, I'm about to put this Syssa up for...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-06-2015, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

The question is; is that finish on the cylinder...

The question is; is that finish on the cylinder or the exterior? All I know about diamonds is that, yes, they are hard, but industrially when they're attached to something their purpose is to create...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-08-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

This is the first I'd heard of carb settings that...

This is the first I'd heard of carb settings that were changed.

If dramatic changes to the carb settings were required to make it run (probably to make it run AT ALL, and it probably didn't make...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-08-2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

If you are using any sort of ignition safety...

If you are using any sort of ignition safety device, that's also suspect. They can short-circuit. Take anything like that out of the circuit, bypass it, and see if the engine runs. Reduce to the...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-08-2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

How many volts is the battery pack you're using...

How many volts is the battery pack you're using for the spark? Sometimes the spark box can be affected by high voltage.

As far as the spark plugs go, make sure you try more than one extra plug....
Forum: Gas Engines
09-09-2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

I once saw a song book given for Christmas with a...

I once saw a song book given for Christmas with a note in the front. It said, "Enjoy these songs. Play them well, not fast."

Good advice, whatever we do. Fix them well, Red Raider!

Jim
Forum: Gas Engines
09-01-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

I didn't expect it to come that fast. Impressive....

I didn't expect it to come that fast. Impressive.

Jim
Forum: Gas Engines
08-30-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

I thought as much. And, he still has to fulfill...

I thought as much. And, he still has to fulfill his contractual obligations on his government contract while taking care of all that. It's not going to happen in a flash.

Jim
Forum: Gas Engines
08-28-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

Todd has to set up an account for Red Rider, and...

Todd has to set up an account for Red Rider, and get the boxes shipped to him, and a lot more besides. It's only been ten day since the outset of this decision, so it hasn't been long enough to say...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-27-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

Do some straight talking with him, Steve. YOU...

Do some straight talking with him, Steve. YOU have to have communications with Todd, even if nobody else has any. Set up a private email address that's just for your private use, and give it to...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-27-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

Taking any trades, Matt? Jim

Taking any trades, Matt?

Jim
Forum: Gas Engines
08-23-2015, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

Steve, I know just what you mean. I went to...

Steve,

I know just what you mean. I went to college to become a teacher, and long before I graduated, I realized that - earlier rather than later - I'd end up fired and named in a lawsuit for...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-22-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

Sounds encouraging, Steve. It pumps me up a...

Sounds encouraging, Steve.

It pumps me up a little to know that I can pull out that model with the 30CC Syssa in it and get it going, with the knowledge that I can get service and parts. It's...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-21-2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

Barry, You can order many of the parts from...

Barry,

You can order many of the parts from the Syssa Aircraft website. I ordered some (late last year), and they came through to me without a problem, though it was a couple of weeks. According...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-13-2015, 09:59 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

I can make those two words into one:...

I can make those two words into one: Communication.

Red Raider, you may be waiting for parts and anticipating doing the hands-on work that, on the surface, appear to be what is needed at Syssa...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-13-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

I remember there was a Fox 75, and I wanted one...

I remember there was a Fox 75, and I wanted one so bad I could TASTE it. But I also remember that my buddy John and I ran quite a number of engines, all brands. One of the things I recall about Fox...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-12-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

Ya gart me there. Jim

Ya gart me there.

Jim
Forum: Gas Engines
08-12-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

Hey, Captinjohn, long time no see! The last...

Hey, Captinjohn, long time no see!

The last upgrade I got was the upgraded exhaust with the mods to keep it bolted on. It stayed bolted on, unlike the original style. Unfortunately, I only had it...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-12-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

Gungadin, you are wrong, wrong, wrong. ...

Gungadin, you are wrong, wrong, wrong.

Baloney is actually spelled Balogna. :p

Jim
Forum: Gas Engines
08-11-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6,363
Views: 792,467
Posted By PacificNWSkyPilot

When I read Red Raider's post, many of the same...

When I read Red Raider's post, many of the same thoughts went through my head as what Joystick posted. I know for a fact that Steve (Joystick) did talk a number of times with Todd about working with...
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