DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
07-20-2012 | 10:40 AM
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
Hi John
If you want to quiet it down try here http://www.gashanger.com/index.php?o...d=68&Itemid=75
A bit expensive and you will loose about 300 RPM but it does work.
Falcon
If you want to quiet it down try here http://www.gashanger.com/index.php?o...d=68&Itemid=75
A bit expensive and you will loose about 300 RPM but it does work.
Falcon
07-20-2012 | 10:43 AM
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
Troy Built Models has something like that as well, and its only $20.
http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items...0SILENCER.html
Bill S.
http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items...0SILENCER.html
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07-20-2012 | 11:08 AM
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
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Well, I had my second flight with the 4* the other night. I switched the prop to an APC 16X6 and it woke it up. I did not touch the needles on it, and it ran good. No transition issues like the first time with the MAS, temp was about the same, except lower humidity. It idled down good, a quick touch o throttle got the RPM's up and it idled down nice again during my final, so looks like I got the engine dialed in well for the next gallon or two until it is finally broken in. When I landed after a 9 minute flight, the engine was cool, as in if I touched it I wouldn't get burned. Has a little burble to it at high end, but no performance issues. I think the 4* has a 12-14 ounce tank and I used 1/4 of it for the 9 minute flight, which should relate to 30 minutes of flight to the tank. Wow! Big difference between the APC and MAS props on this plane. The MAS used much more fuel. I burned up a whole tank in 15 minutes with the MAS on. <div>
</div><div>Hooked now on APC props, have them on 3 of my planes that used to have MAS K. All three fly much better. </div>
Well, I had my second flight with the 4* the other night. I switched the prop to an APC 16X6 and it woke it up. I did not touch the needles on it, and it ran good. No transition issues like the first time with the MAS, temp was about the same, except lower humidity. It idled down good, a quick touch o throttle got the RPM's up and it idled down nice again during my final, so looks like I got the engine dialed in well for the next gallon or two until it is finally broken in. When I landed after a 9 minute flight, the engine was cool, as in if I touched it I wouldn't get burned. Has a little burble to it at high end, but no performance issues. I think the 4* has a 12-14 ounce tank and I used 1/4 of it for the 9 minute flight, which should relate to 30 minutes of flight to the tank. Wow! Big difference between the APC and MAS props on this plane. The MAS used much more fuel. I burned up a whole tank in 15 minutes with the MAS on. <div>
</div><div>Hooked now on APC props, have them on 3 of my planes that used to have MAS K. All three fly much better. </div>
The 20's really like the APC 17x6. If you get the chance they are definitely worth a try. Going that way will load the engine a little more, and might even help clear up that burble? -Al
07-20-2012 | 11:53 AM
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
All the LHS had was a 17x4, otherwise I would have tried it. For now I will fly with the 16x6 and order the APC when I have other items to order. Once I get my landings smoothed out where I stop bouncing and knicking the prop, I will go to the larger one.
07-20-2012 | 12:36 PM
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
ORIGINAL: Falcon32
Hi John
If you want to quiet it down try here http://www.gashanger.com/index.php?o...&Itemid=75
A bit expensive and you will loose about 300 RPM but it does work.
Falcon
Hi John
If you want to quiet it down try here http://www.gashanger.com/index.php?o...&Itemid=75
A bit expensive and you will loose about 300 RPM but it does work.
Falcon
Thanks also to Twin-flyer, but as I previously posted we are being really hard hit by customs and excise on buying anything from the States, a few years ago this was not a problem but now it is. As an example about a year ago I mail ordered a Aeroworks Prox .60-.90, after paying postage, import duty, vat, and, insult to injury handling charges it cost me around £240.00 thats around $375.00.
Cheers,
John
07-20-2012 | 06:33 PM
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
Something to look out for on these DLE 20s is the spring clip for the throttle shaft coming off. Then the spring pushes the throttle plate againt carb barrel side and distorts the plate. Had this happen twice. The sign was the engine wouldn't idle down. Too much fuel and air leaking through the distorted area. I tried to fix by hammering out the distortions and filing the edges down smooth. But couldn't get it close enough. Still leaks but will idle down slower. Need new carb but every one is "out of stock".
07-20-2012 | 07:20 PM
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
Suggest putting the spring back on as it is needed but do not hook it on to the arm.
ORIGINAL: tailskid
Oops, I took my spring OFF - hope that doesn't hurt anything.....
Oops, I took my spring OFF - hope that doesn't hurt anything.....
07-21-2012 | 09:17 AM
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
ORIGINAL: rhd-RCU
Flying fields have been lost because of the noise. What we like and what the rest of the community likes are two differnt things.
Flying fields have been lost because of the noise. What we like and what the rest of the community likes are two differnt things.
The 20 is perfect for the old man next door who stole my trash can and dumped the trash on my lawn because he feels my trash can should be behind my fence so he doesn't have to see it! I need to do some tuning today for a matter of fact.....
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07-21-2012 | 10:12 AM
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ORIGINAL: rhd-RCU
I said nothing about sucks. I just stated a fact and also how I feel.
I said nothing about sucks. I just stated a fact and also how I feel.
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07-22-2012 | 01:04 PM
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
does anyone have a good source to buy the spinner adapter nut? I ordered one from horizon a while back but I dont like the way the threads feel on it. The 8x1 nut is kinda hard to find.
Thanks,
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Thanks,
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07-22-2012 | 02:08 PM
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
Tower sells one that is part of the .60-size P-47. You also might pick up a tap and clean up the threads on the spinner nut you have. Bye the way, the DLE 20 is a GREAT fit for the Top Flight P-47. Flies great with a 16x8.
07-22-2012 | 06:11 PM
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
ill do some more searching on TH. their search function can be kinda finicky, but I can find it. thanks.
Oh, and the DLE20 is apparently a great motor for a lot of planes!
Ive used it in my 70" revolver and its awesome. ive seen videos of it in a P51, a Zero, Extras, Edges, and Ive seen it in a stinkin' trainer! Ive just put it in my Goldberg Egde 540. It is an awesome little engine, and in my opinion its a Glow motor killer in anything from a 60 to 120 size plane....
Jeremy
Oh, and the DLE20 is apparently a great motor for a lot of planes!
Ive used it in my 70" revolver and its awesome. ive seen videos of it in a P51, a Zero, Extras, Edges, and Ive seen it in a stinkin' trainer! Ive just put it in my Goldberg Egde 540. It is an awesome little engine, and in my opinion its a Glow motor killer in anything from a 60 to 120 size plane....Jeremy
07-22-2012 | 06:46 PM
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
I got the spinner nut and flat nut for the DLE from TH, but the flat nut didn't fit, the threads dont look correct, so thinking it was mislabeled. So I used one stock nut and the spinner nut. Makes it easy to start, and added a little nose weight.
07-23-2012 | 05:46 AM
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
Thank you for the info-had not tried changing the low speed-howeverwhen I went lean about 1/8th turn it now idles smooth and retards promptlyabout 1800 rpm-thanks again-
07-23-2012 | 06:04 AM
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I don't have the part number handy but I called Tower and told them what I wanted-they shipped one that works perfect on the DLE 20 withe the spinner that comes with the Revolver
07-23-2012 | 10:06 AM
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
ORIGINAL: mach2
does anyone have a good source to buy the spinner adapter nut? I ordered one from horizon a while back but I dont like the way the threads feel on it. The 8x1 nut is kinda hard to find.
Thanks,
Jeremy
does anyone have a good source to buy the spinner adapter nut? I ordered one from horizon a while back but I dont like the way the threads feel on it. The 8x1 nut is kinda hard to find.
Thanks,
Jeremy
07-23-2012 | 11:24 AM
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I don't have the part number handy but I called Tower and told them what I wanted-they shipped one that works perfect on the DLE 20 withe the spinner that comes with the Revolver
I don't have the part number handy but I called Tower and told them what I wanted-they shipped one that works perfect on the DLE 20 withe the spinner that comes with the Revolver
www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p
07-26-2012 | 04:05 PM
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
yep. I run 30:1 Maxima 927 castor oil. Motocross race oil. Smells way better than any mix ive ever smelled. I used it for a decade when I raced motocross, so I enquired to DLE about it and they said it would be a good oil.
