Just got the 45cc homey on the test stand and would like some of the gasser experts to watch the video and let me know if it sounds like I have it dialed in. It really wants to take the test stand for a ride with 25+ lbs of weight on the bottom as you can see....

I have a hobbyco digital tach but I cant seem to get it to work right. If I turn it on and point it at a wall it reads 3600 rpm. If I cover it with my hand it goes to 0, is this normal? When I point it at the prop it still reads in the 3000+ rpm range and I know it is reving higher than that. do thease tachs need alot of light to work properly because it is bit dark in the garrage.

Thanks
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The 3600 is the 60 hertz flicker from the lights, indicates the tach is ok. And yes the tach works best in full sunlight. A flashlight behind the prop helps. Don't try to hold the flashlight and the tach by yourself!

Steve

The rpm is right up there. Probably 7500? What prop you using?

I tell you what! .... That engine needs to be on a plane!!!!

Enjoy,

Jim

It has an MAS 20x8 on it. The plane is almost done (radio gear, engine and tank) it should be ready to fly this weekend I hope. I will put up some video after its madian flight...

Thanks for the input...