Looking for help on throttle linkage hookup for Flip 3D with Saito 100. The throttle arm is quite close to the firewall at WOT and requires a large angle to clear the wing. I have several ideas but none are very appealing. Most have high drag or possible failure rate. others have RF interferance associated with a throttle return spring.
Has anyone reclocked the throttle barrel horn on this motor? I have tried to remove the allen set screw to remove the horn but it is very tight and feels like it will strip the allen socket before it comes loose or break my Snap-On allen driver. Starts to twist it now. Any help would be appreciated.

Went back out to the garage and found out a way to reclock the horn on the barrel reliably without set screw removal. It was a bit difficult but the new position solved the problems. Why Saito doesn't allow for clocking of this item is beyond me. It is a simple fix for many linkage situations and should be a standard adjustment on all engines. Oh well. I have to say that after break-in today, this is my only complaint with this engine. It runs very sweet. Can't wait to fly it.

Why not go with the Saito 1.80. Only weighs about a pound more and the throttle linkage is in the same location.

its only 11 ounces more


i think the 180 carb are will clear the firewall its about 1/4 inch farther foward


you ment for that post to be funny didn't you

i took it that way

Saito 1.80. Hmmmmm. I'll try this 100 first and if it isn't enough for my power hungry aero lust then I might just............... You say the throttle linkage is in the same location huh?

Do I detect a hint of sarcasm or is it jealousy?

Thanks for the support. Look for pics after tomorrows maiden.

Errol