AJsToyz

Craig,

Thanks but I'm just looking for the width or diameter of the firewall end of the stand off.

Andy

AJsToyz

Cool,

This helps, I should have the plane ready to fly less the engine next week.

Andy

craigteffe

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Todd could you post the original firewall layout here or put it on your site for download?

Syssa Aircraft

I worry about putting it on the site...because for sure, several will download it and print it out and it will not be correct...and drill their firewall.
We will be happy to mail one to someone that is interested in the engine...this way their are no 4 letter words.

AJsToyz

Todd,

I really needed the dimensions to make spacers , I don't need to drill it at the moment. Are you emailing or mail mailing ?? The only four letter word I'm thinking of is Ship??

Andy

Outlw36

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did it get lost in the mail or not ship yet Todd?


Jim Allen

ghoffman

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I am new to the gasser engine biz, but when I read threads about all of the problems with the cheap engines, I just am not interested in dealing with crude castings, crypto-english manuals, blown seals and gaskets, crummy ignitions.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_54...44/key_/tm.htm
I have spoken to Todd, and since I live about 2 hours away, I will just go visit him. I am one of those that would rather spend $450 for the best, rather than $250 for a kludge. It is not just buy American, it is CNC crankcase, first class machine work, innovative design, and quality.

Outlw36

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My engine arrived safe and sound today, thanks Todd. Looks even better in person. Will post some pics when I get it installed in my Twist 1.50.

Jim Allen

AJsToyz

Good combo !!

craigteffe

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Did he say why you had to wait soo long?

Scooterpilot

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I'm installng Todd's motor in a Funtana 125. I'm about 3 hrs from being ready to fly. Just have to install batteries, electronic ignition kill, balance it and sanitize the wiring. Here's the link to the RCU Funtana build.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_88...tm.htm#9304159

Regards,

captinjohn

YA....Good combo!

PacificNWSkyPilot

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We've been talking about it for a while now. The usual things that happen to a first-run production line, setbacks of several different types. Todd lost some time when one of the machines broke down, I think that took a few weeks. A few shorter breakdowns in there somewhere, and then the whole family got the flu....And finally, recently he has started getting them out to folks in larger numbers.
I heard last week that mine would be shipped out around the end of the week, estimated. There's a box at the P.O. waiting for me, I hope that's it. Couldn't get over there today..

Syssa Aircraft

Scooterpilot,

By the way, you can rotate the carb outlet to have it go straight back. It has to be done so carefully though. Be sure to grip it fairly well using straight grip type pliers that support the outlet. Use just enough pressure on the straight type pliers so that you can rotate it without slipping. There is a fine spline in there with an o ring to seal it. It can be rotated...just don't keep moving it back and forth a ton of times.

Important note: when you have it go straight back, please be sure to have it go slightly up so that the fuel tubing does not contact the carb screw.
I hope this helps some modelers out.

Syssa Aircraft

Nice job by the way Scooterpilot!

also...I will post photos tomorrow morning as to the best way to grip the fuel fitting to rotate it. Also, I will update the manual.
basically you need to grip it so that the barbs are held as well as the round barrel when it is rotated.

Outlw36

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Todd I see you added 3" carbon fiber spinners to the site. Are they cut to fit an APC 18x6w ?
Jim Allen

Syssa Aircraft

I know they fit the Vess 18x6...I will have to check to see if it will fit the 18x6 W APC tomorrow morning.

Scooterpilot

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It's a carbon fiber spinner and carbon fiber back plate. It looks good on my 18X6 Vess

rmathews

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Went flying with Todd yesterday,that was the intent anyway,when I got to the field found I left the Funtana's conopy home[X(][]Must have been a senior moment!Did an engine runup and Todd tuned the needle.Engine now turns 8400 w/Vess 18-6 muffler inserts on 40-1 Penz aircooled 55min sence new.Todd's been testing oils and other new items,very busy guy.He flew his Yak and we tached his engine and its turning 8700 w/muffler inserts and Vess 18-6 ,don't know what fuel mix he was using.Had a fun day topped off by being given an SAP hat.Many thanks Todd. Rich

Outlw36,glad to hear you finally received your SAP180,beautiful aren't they.Slow shipping to Ausy land I guess. Enjoy. Rich

Outlw36

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Was well worth the wait. I'm in Oregon, not the land down under lol. Get a little nervous about packages this time of year thru the mail around here. Several Postal workers have been fired for stealing and not making the deliveries over the past few years. Unfortunately most of them have been driving the route I'm on. So far have been lucky and all my stuff has arrived but still hard to trust em. Sad thing is my mom and an uncle are both retired from the Post Office so that makes it even more irritating. Forecasts for the next week shows highs might make low 20's, and the lows near or below 0. Shop is unheated so it could be a bit before I can get it installed.

captinjohn

Its going to be real cool...it is snowing in most places in Michigan! Capt,n[X(]

AJsToyz

That stuff is missing me but it was 15 degrees this morning,not quite flying weather. I still plan on firing it up in the garage though. Door open of course !

Andy

Syssa Aircraft

snowing here today as well...lovely weather...yeah right.

ghoffman

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Same here, our club has a "carrier landing" contest tomorrow. I am not optimistic it will be flying weather tomorrow, at least for me. I have never flown an RC plane in snow before.
Update: It is on, and I suppose that the flying part is no different, perhaps better lift and power due to the cold temps, but I have no clue about the take off and landing part. Any suggestions?

rmathews

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Sorry about the mistake of country Outlw36,I'll blame it on another senior moment Enjoy that lovely engine,it runs as good as it looks. Rich