1200SportsterRider

Here is a review from 1993: https://sceptreflight.com/Model%20En...O%20FA-50.html

I found this higher compression piston, (on the left) that I acquired from Gary and installed in one of my 50's. Yours probably already has it.

WeeTed

I shall take a look at the piston and let you know.

1200SportsterRider

My built from spares 50 turning a Bolly 11.5 x 6.


Max rpm with bolly 11.5 x 6.

FlyerInOKC

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Nice!

Jesse Open

My first FA-50. Alive and well after many hours burning castor oil laced fuel.
No stuck valves, ever

Copy and paste to view:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j35ARC...ature=youtu.be

WeeTed

The only fuel I have is " Model technics Formula Irvine 10 Contest Nitro Glow fuel (MTCO10)" which I have been using to power an ASP52 4 stroke. I don't know if it has any castor oil in it.
Can I use this for the Saito FA-50? I understand it has an oil content of 18% using Klotz Techniplate oil. Would I need to add castor to this?

Jesse Open

Should be fine. Don't sweat, enjoy it

Glowgeek

Don't add castor. Your fuel uses an 18% oil content of Super Techniplate (80% synthetic/20% castor).

modeltronics

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Dave,
Is that a PSP test stand I see in the picture of the FA-50 running?