AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
10-30-2006, 10:14 AM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
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I tried a y 535 metal, a 435, and the stock plastic prop.
when I did the 2 laps, I had the 435 on.
It is very hard to get it started, where it didnt use to be.
I also have been having to change out the glow plug after a few tries.
I tried a y 535 metal, a 435, and the stock plastic prop.
when I did the 2 laps, I had the 435 on.
It is very hard to get it started, where it didnt use to be.
I also have been having to change out the glow plug after a few tries.
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10-30-2006, 11:50 AM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
were you at the club yesterday with the yellow and black vegas here in wichita?
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I tried a y 535 metal, a 435, and the stock plastic prop.
when I did the 2 laps, I had the 435 on.
It is very hard to get it started, where it didnt use to be.
I also have been having to change out the glow plug after a few tries.
I tried a y 535 metal, a 435, and the stock plastic prop.
when I did the 2 laps, I had the 435 on.
It is very hard to get it started, where it didnt use to be.
I also have been having to change out the glow plug after a few tries.
10-30-2006, 11:53 AM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
ORIGINAL: RcBoatman59
I tried a y 535 metal, a 435, and the stock plastic prop.
when I did the 2 laps, I had the 435 on.
It is very hard to get it started, where it didnt use to be.
I also have been having to change out the glow plug after a few tries.
I tried a y 535 metal, a 435, and the stock plastic prop.
when I did the 2 laps, I had the 435 on.
It is very hard to get it started, where it didnt use to be.
I also have been having to change out the glow plug after a few tries.
10-30-2006, 01:11 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
Running too lean...... That was my problem this weekend. I burned up 3 A3 plugs in 3 runs at 4 laps each. I continued to turn down the HSN until the the problem went away. I should probably turn down the HSN another 20-30 degrees depending on the temp.
It was a good weekend though all together.
It was a good weekend though all together.
10-30-2006, 01:32 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
Yes, I was in Wichita yesterday, we have the yellow and orange ones with Eeyore taking a leak on them.
Even tho my boat didnt run, we had a blast !
The yellow one has had at least a gallon and a half thru it.
It was fine untill our fun day here in Oklahoma City a few weeks back, since then it has been like this.
I have tried adjusting the mixture, in each direction at least 1 1/2 turns. 1/8 th turn at a time, starting at about 2 1/2.
50% fuel, McCoy #9 plugs
Even tho my boat didnt run, we had a blast !
The yellow one has had at least a gallon and a half thru it.
It was fine untill our fun day here in Oklahoma City a few weeks back, since then it has been like this.
I have tried adjusting the mixture, in each direction at least 1 1/2 turns. 1/8 th turn at a time, starting at about 2 1/2.
50% fuel, McCoy #9 plugs
10-30-2006, 01:54 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
are you getting a lot of black gook comming out of the pull start area, the hole the string comes through? sure sounds like you have a air leak some place. remove the engine, take the glow plug out and turn the engine over by hand. do you hear a pop or feel a slight amount of tension? this would be from the intake side. check the carb and make sure it is tight. I had a issue with my pull starter getting a lot of black goop splattering out. hard to put into words but I tuned this area up a bit.
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10-30-2006, 03:11 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
I may be out to lunch but mine was doing this at one time and found the culprit was the fuel tank.
once the engine was running the fuel cap was not keeping its seal, even replacing the "O"ring didn't help, so I installed a new style fuel tank, problem solved.
But check everything else that the guy's told you about.
if you find a greasy white residue on the fuel tank or around the cap, that is a sign of a leak.
once the engine was running the fuel cap was not keeping its seal, even replacing the "O"ring didn't help, so I installed a new style fuel tank, problem solved.
But check everything else that the guy's told you about.
if you find a greasy white residue on the fuel tank or around the cap, that is a sign of a leak.
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
Hey Dan and Terry,
I rigged up a water jug and bench tested the new fuel tank tonight. I set the carb to a barely open setting and it ran great. It ran perfect until i shut it off about five minutes later. Thanks for all your help. I'd still be on the dock if it weren't for you guys.
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I rigged up a water jug and bench tested the new fuel tank tonight. I set the carb to a barely open setting and it ran great. It ran perfect until i shut it off about five minutes later. Thanks for all your help. I'd still be on the dock if it weren't for you guys.
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10-31-2006, 07:48 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
Your welcome but it's mostly Dan since he has more computer time it seems
He and I have had a lot of experience with these boats and we run really hard against each other he is as hooked as i am.He's a great guy and will help anyone.
We are newbies but have a lot of bugs worked out and have put several gallons through ours.
The prather small couplers have worked the best for us and you can cut them in half and make 2.
Terry
He and I have had a lot of experience with these boats and we run really hard against each other he is as hooked as i am.He's a great guy and will help anyone.
We are newbies but have a lot of bugs worked out and have put several gallons through ours.
The prather small couplers have worked the best for us and you can cut them in half and make 2.
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10-31-2006, 09:04 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
Terry,
What do you mean by the Prather couplers? Is that how you water cool the head when its not in the water? I just took a milk jug and drilled a hole in the cap for a piece of fuel tubing to fit snugly. Then I unhooked the metal tube from the transom and hooked it up the jug. Just turn the jug upside down and you have your gravity feed water pump. I am a poor college student from Kansas, so its just hillbilly engineering.
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What do you mean by the Prather couplers? Is that how you water cool the head when its not in the water? I just took a milk jug and drilled a hole in the cap for a piece of fuel tubing to fit snugly. Then I unhooked the metal tube from the transom and hooked it up the jug. Just turn the jug upside down and you have your gravity feed water pump. I am a poor college student from Kansas, so its just hillbilly engineering.
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Ha Ha,
I use some tubing that I bought at the hobby shop. It is about 3/8 in. thick and I got a foot of it. I had trouble with the stock couplers burning up on the port side. I wasn't running it lean as I tried several settings. This stuff doesn't burn though.
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I use some tubing that I bought at the hobby shop. It is about 3/8 in. thick and I got a foot of it. I had trouble with the stock couplers burning up on the port side. I wasn't running it lean as I tried several settings. This stuff doesn't burn though.
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Your welcome rev,
what can I say, I do have more computer time, I don't need to spend the extra time on the work bench working on my Vegas so I can catch the other boat. LOLOLOL
what can I say, I do have more computer time, I don't need to spend the extra time on the work bench working on my Vegas so I can catch the other boat. LOLOLOL
11-01-2006, 03:38 PM
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I should of known the answer,
with the 3 of us running the Vegas it happened twice with same problems that you had and the culprits were the piston and liner.
with the 3 of us running the Vegas it happened twice with same problems that you had and the culprits were the piston and liner.
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
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] To Mr.Jerry,Ron Olson,Redbullvegas, or everyone in here my beloved Vegas Fans,
In terms of upgrading, which engine shall I look forward into that suits my Vegas for later upgrading wise.The problem is,here in Malaysia the options are limited whereby I couldn't get any other brand or type of inboard marine engine besides OS engine.
I thought to replace my stock engine to OS .18 CVR-M engine for upgrading but before that I have to look into many aspects such as the drive system,coupler,etc.Here in my country our local hobby shops does not offer much or even sell any relevant drive system such as drive shafts,drivedogs,propellers for RC marine.Very hard for me to get those necessity. Any opinion that would help are very much appreciated.Thank you so much to Mr.Jerry Dunlap for your previous reply.I admired you as one of the world's greatest and earliers leading marine RC old timers !! Wishing you very best all the way.
] To Mr.Jerry,Ron Olson,Redbullvegas, or everyone in here my beloved Vegas Fans,In terms of upgrading, which engine shall I look forward into that suits my Vegas for later upgrading wise.The problem is,here in Malaysia the options are limited whereby I couldn't get any other brand or type of inboard marine engine besides OS engine.
I thought to replace my stock engine to OS .18 CVR-M engine for upgrading but before that I have to look into many aspects such as the drive system,coupler,etc.Here in my country our local hobby shops does not offer much or even sell any relevant drive system such as drive shafts,drivedogs,propellers for RC marine.Very hard for me to get those necessity. Any opinion that would help are very much appreciated.Thank you so much to Mr.Jerry Dunlap for your previous reply.I admired you as one of the world's greatest and earliers leading marine RC old timers !! Wishing you very best all the way.
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[] To Mr.Jerry,Ron Olson,Redbullvegas, or everyone in here my beloved Vegas Fans,
In terms of upgrading, which engine shall I look forward into that suits my Vegas for later upgrading wise.The problem is,here in Malaysia the options are limited whereby I couldn't get any other brand or type of inboard marine engine besides OS engine.
I thought to replace my stock engine to OS .18 CVR-M engine for upgrading but before that I have to look into many aspects such as the drive system,coupler,etc.Here in my country our local hobby shops does not offer much or even sell any relevant drive system such as drive shafts,drivedogs,propellers for RC marine.Very hard for me to get those necessity. Any opinion that would help are very much appreciated.Thank you so much to Mr.Jerry Dunlap for your previous reply.I admired you as one of the world's greatest and earliers leading marine RC old timers !! Wishing you very best all the way.
[
] To Mr.Jerry,Ron Olson,Redbullvegas, or everyone in here my beloved Vegas Fans,In terms of upgrading, which engine shall I look forward into that suits my Vegas for later upgrading wise.The problem is,here in Malaysia the options are limited whereby I couldn't get any other brand or type of inboard marine engine besides OS engine.
I thought to replace my stock engine to OS .18 CVR-M engine for upgrading but before that I have to look into many aspects such as the drive system,coupler,etc.Here in my country our local hobby shops does not offer much or even sell any relevant drive system such as drive shafts,drivedogs,propellers for RC marine.Very hard for me to get those necessity. Any opinion that would help are very much appreciated.Thank you so much to Mr.Jerry Dunlap for your previous reply.I admired you as one of the world's greatest and earliers leading marine RC old timers !! Wishing you very best all the way.
JD - aka "marine RC old timer"
11-01-2006, 09:43 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
Well, in a earlier post (#1094) Jerry has his Vegas setup with a OS .18 TZ, reaching approx 46mph.
some guys run .21 also from OS (I believe).
a lot of parts from Octura, flex cable, cable collet also fit the Vegas and with the new upgrade to the Vegas (bigger cable, better strut and new cable collet) this will make it easier for engine upgrades.
Dan
some guys run .21 also from OS (I believe).
a lot of parts from Octura, flex cable, cable collet also fit the Vegas and with the new upgrade to the Vegas (bigger cable, better strut and new cable collet) this will make it easier for engine upgrades.
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11-01-2006, 10:16 PM
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Has anyone actually run the TZ .18 with the water cooled head from the CV-RM? I saw some talk about it on page 44-45 but haven't heard any results. Is the inside of the head the same on both engines? Does it make a difference that the TZ is a turbo & the CV-rm is not as far as the head is concerned? Also would the Mac pipe work with that engine as opposed to the car/truck pipe that JD used?
Thanks for any additional info on this!
Thanks for any additional info on this!
11-02-2006, 01:19 PM
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anybody else having trouble with twisted liquid?, not answering e-mails, no info on orders shipped, ect. or is it just me
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11-02-2006, 09:57 PM
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Can anyone tell me where to get a drive dog and nut for the stock drive cable on my vegas, tower does not seem to carry them.
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11-02-2006, 10:18 PM
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That's easy. Octura makes the drive dog and has the prop nuts that will fit on your cable. Chris Fine at www.finedesignrc.com has them among other people.