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Old 03-10-2008, 01:58 PM
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What mix do you guys reccomend on the Amsoil oil - 50:1 or 100:1?

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Old 03-10-2008, 01:59 PM
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Default RE: DL-50 engine

I got another one question. What about the igniotion advancing? I wrote some posts ago about little tach readings. Today my friend told me theres a little possibility of adjusting the hall sensor on the carter. And then i realised my poor revs, strange idle are very typical for too late ignition( i dont know if in english its correctly said). I hope when i check my sensor it will not appear to be at the most advanced position
Old 03-10-2008, 02:18 PM
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You're right, different spring. I thought you were asking about the CARB shaft spring.
The extra that comes from DL USA is for the SPARK PLUG, and it does replace the one that will vanish after you remove the cap the first time (they go to the same place the socks go from the clothes dryer)
Old 03-10-2008, 02:34 PM
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I guess I better get something on mine then. I took the spring off completely and it does have that sideways slop. Other then that it runs just fine.
Now I guess that means taking the whole steeeinking thing apart.

Old 03-10-2008, 03:19 PM
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sorry i do not have a digital camera yet .but i will try to clarify.the adjustment screws on the carb stick out right.slide a straw over them.now try to put a screwdriver down the straw you will be on the screw evry time . all you have to do is glue the straws side by side and they cover both adjustment screws put them through a hole in the side of the cowling with a small flange (i use light ply)to screw the straw assembly to the cowling .thats it it is pretty cool even will hold your screwdriver when you take your hands off .
Old 03-10-2008, 03:24 PM
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Thanks! I get it now.

Old 03-10-2008, 03:30 PM
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funny one day i am eating a burger drinking a pop .i slide the straw on the needle jet .now at my field its the biggest thing since sliced fingers ha ha
Old 03-10-2008, 03:38 PM
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Hey Rammjett & Bob,

I think Ive go it?

Remember this morning I had mention a bought the egnition cap failing on my DA I wonder if my engine is getting to hot and melting the cap incert what do you think?
Old 03-10-2008, 03:46 PM
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i think if the engine got that hot you might have more problems than a spark plug cap.
Old 03-10-2008, 04:09 PM
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Well you may be right,

I have not had any dead stick with this engine and it may have 12/14 flights on it since November,
Im just puzzled over this problem,
Old 03-10-2008, 04:19 PM
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running less oil does not make the engine more powerful just wears faster.dont know what the 100:1 craze is all about .this engine need not go less than 40:1.i run IPONE oil very clean .big in europe( racing oil) can use any mix with this oil .used in carts&motocross
Old 03-10-2008, 04:27 PM
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try to plug the batt straight to the ignition for a flight . then try a diff battery. dont be fooled that (it is new its not that) just check. i been thier
Old 03-10-2008, 04:41 PM
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bosko not to be mean but dont they have a site for DA .i like to help but this info might be missleading forDL owners not folling this thread
Old 03-10-2008, 05:13 PM
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ORIGINAL: contempo

What mix do you guys reccomend on the Amsoil oil - 50:1 or 100:1?

Matt
Matt. I use the Amsoil 100:1, but I mix it 80:1. Have had no problems and use the same mix in my DA's. Ed
Old 03-10-2008, 05:51 PM
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(MAT)i have run it it just did not give me more power and i had to go so lean to keep it clean amsoil is not varrible mix. should run 50 at 50 100 at 100 something about the additives thats why i started running IPONE its multi mix.mix it where your engine likes it best (temp&rpm)and it took that nasty clicking out of my engine
Old 03-10-2008, 06:05 PM
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Running problems might be due to ignition timing. If you have a look at Bob's most excellent web site and download the RC exl ignition
instructions, it includes a timing disc to print out. They recommend the timing set at 28 to 30 degrees btdc static. Is this the correct setting for this engine? Anyone checked the timing on their DL yet?
Old 03-10-2008, 06:14 PM
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ORIGINAL: TOYMAKER

I guess I better get something on mine then. I took the spring off completely and it does have that sideways slop. Other then that it runs just fine.
Now I guess that means taking the whole steeeinking thing apart.

Wayne-o --- get a compression spring, and just "thread" it onto the shaft. NO disassembly required. Think of it like threading a keyring over something...
Old 03-10-2008, 06:20 PM
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I will be running Bel-ray HR1 50 to 1 after break in because of this test.



http://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/...test/index.htm
Old 03-10-2008, 06:24 PM
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ORIGINAL: Spadkun

Running problems might be due to ignition timing. If you have a look at Bob's most excellent web site and download the RC exl ignition
instructions, it includes a timing disc to print out. They recommend the timing set at 28 to 30 degrees btdc static. Is this the correct setting for this engine? Anyone checked the timing on their DL yet?
You know, you ask a GREAT question!!!!! On all three of mine, they have run so well, that it never occurred to me to even check. All of mine do have the sensor housing full CCW as you are looking at the front of the engine, which would be the most retarded setting (mechanically).

May be worth looking at some time, just to know.... good point to make!
Old 03-10-2008, 06:32 PM
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Rammjett,

I would not think of you as being mean, I know that you are trying to help,
I had enter this forum to see what info I could get be for I purchase a DL engine and because of the info that I read here I whent and purchase a DL and I will say at this time Im happy with it, I did check DA forums and did not find the kind of folks that I have found here, and since the two engines have simmilar conponants and the nolage that you and bob have offer I felt at ease in briging this problem up with you all.
Old 03-10-2008, 07:11 PM
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Well guys, after sitting 3 1/2 months dry, I fueled my DL. I spun the prop a couple of times to prime, turned on the ignition and choke... 3 tries spinning the prop and she popped. Turned off the choke .. 2 spins and it fired right up. I can't wait for a good, warm, non- 30 mph gusts day.
Old 03-10-2008, 07:14 PM
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yah i guess we would run out of things to talk about pretty fast.if we didnt mix in a couple of DA's just kidding guys
Old 03-10-2008, 10:01 PM
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yah -25 were i live.and the way this winter is going i will have this thing worn out by spring.and thats turning the prop by hand.
Old 03-11-2008, 06:57 AM
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I will be running Bel-ray HR1 50 to 1 after break in because of this test.
Paul--

I'm with you. I have a bottle of BelRay set to go. I just want to run the rest of a gallon of lawnboy at 32:1 thru before switching to synthetic. That's what Bob Kramer at DLUSA said to do.

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yah that belray stuf is good ran it in my d/d 100cc.rotax go cart years ago and that thing revs to 16000 rpm

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