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A LATE HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE.
best regards for 2010.
update:
working on beetle as we speak to figure out this anoying problem,its in pieces as we speak.....news coming shortly as i should know more soon.
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best regards for 2010.
update:
working on beetle as we speak to figure out this anoying problem,its in pieces as we speak.....news coming shortly as i should know more soon.
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some more pics of the beetle and my strip down,i have the CAD head removed and im getting it helicoiled at a garage monday,as i dont have or couldnt get a set i will get a local garage man to do it for me who has a set.....
i built my new MARCUS FIELDMAN engine,all finished and boy what a job......it was the tighest engine i ever assembled......the piston was tough to get it in to cylinder but got there in the end,fab looking porting work....eurppean champion 09 in the uk,it is the high speed engine version
i cant wait to run my fg onroad with this engine...a nd new pipe combo.....i reckon from the 4hp well over the 6.5
now to wait until i get CAD head back helicoiled.
i decided to go along with SLAWHAMMERS idea and just replace lines/tank and fuel filter and see how i get on from there.
some pics of the macrus fieldman rebuild and my beetle stuff.
3-4hours this evening i was tired so i will continue tomorrow..
i built my new MARCUS FIELDMAN engine,all finished and boy what a job......it was the tighest engine i ever assembled......the piston was tough to get it in to cylinder but got there in the end,fab looking porting work....eurppean champion 09 in the uk,it is the high speed engine version
i cant wait to run my fg onroad with this engine...a nd new pipe combo.....i reckon from the 4hp well over the 6.5
now to wait until i get CAD head back helicoiled.
i decided to go along with SLAWHAMMERS idea and just replace lines/tank and fuel filter and see how i get on from there.
some pics of the macrus fieldman rebuild and my beetle stuff.
3-4hours this evening i was tired so i will continue tomorrow..
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some more pics....note that mf is an onroad engine and cad is strictly for beetle offroad.
cad engine to the right stripped top end on show and marcus fieldman to the left,two strong engines although CAD having much more serious modifications and porting work and also having the added advantage of being a four bolt.
in fairness the cad engines porting is mindblowing,very deep machining and precise looking.
the mf has a lightned piston and some differnt porting for high speed onroad aplication.
cad engine to the right stripped top end on show and marcus fieldman to the left,two strong engines although CAD having much more serious modifications and porting work and also having the added advantage of being a four bolt.
in fairness the cad engines porting is mindblowing,very deep machining and precise looking.
the mf has a lightned piston and some differnt porting for high speed onroad aplication.
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DC: I see your building a engine...Let me ask you this same goes for the cad engine..
are you using paper base cylinder gaskets?..If so the horse crap..you will have a air leak...get copper gaskets
do it correct..just my opinion here..Slawhammer
are you using paper base cylinder gaskets?..If so the horse crap..you will have a air leak...get copper gaskets
do it correct..just my opinion here..Slawhammer
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cad engine slaw allready has gasket attached with a special sealant to the head so it just needs to be sat on bottom and works fine.
but your right about the copper gasket on the other engine but i hadnt any around,i may order some up and throw them in
along with pico unit like you suggest,im waiting to get a few pound from a fella i built a wall for and for some strange reason he is avoiding me like the plague after spending 2weeks in -5 conditions now he cant pay me lol
oh well im used of it in the building trade
i am getting engine helicoiled tomorrow slaw,and i cant wait to find whats causing the problem then,i will order a new tank and lines before i proceed.....
i am going to take a chance with carb but if problem persists new carbie here also
but your right about the copper gasket on the other engine but i hadnt any around,i may order some up and throw them in
along with pico unit like you suggest,im waiting to get a few pound from a fella i built a wall for and for some strange reason he is avoiding me like the plague after spending 2weeks in -5 conditions now he cant pay me lol
oh well im used of it in the building trade
i am getting engine helicoiled tomorrow slaw,and i cant wait to find whats causing the problem then,i will order a new tank and lines before i proceed.....
i am going to take a chance with carb but if problem persists new carbie here also
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DC: my man don't even both with the old 813 carb you have now..I am sure it is junk...possiable worn internals
worn throttle shaft holes...worn accl ball.. weak spring......Just for get it..Use a 688 stock carb with all new lines
klunker & new fuel tank....should solve your fuel problem..When you get your new 813 carb....silacone
the hole in the back..let set up and install the carb....There your back to running again......
I say your going to be taking that old 813 carb back off again ..and you will be flusted all over again.....
DC Man I am trying to help you here.......Slawhammer
worn throttle shaft holes...worn accl ball.. weak spring......Just for get it..Use a 688 stock carb with all new lines
klunker & new fuel tank....should solve your fuel problem..When you get your new 813 carb....silacone
the hole in the back..let set up and install the carb....There your back to running again......
I say your going to be taking that old 813 carb back off again ..and you will be flusted all over again.....
DC Man I am trying to help you here.......Slawhammer
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slaw yes i know and apriciated.
i suppose i would be better off to get a new carb while im at it....
so you think the bubbles coming from the leaking tank seal may not be the root cause?
i suppose i would be better off to get a new carb while im at it....
so you think the bubbles coming from the leaking tank seal may not be the root cause?
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DC: your tank my be fine ..I have no clue on that...They can get a pin hole in tham..
But your fuel cap is vented....so you may look into a better grommet system for the fuel lines...
I have used this proudct very well no issue's..Here's the link........................some thing to think about..better than zenoh grommet
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFU79&P=7
Again trying to help out your problem......replace the lines & klunker....Slawhammer
But your fuel cap is vented....so you may look into a better grommet system for the fuel lines...
I have used this proudct very well no issue's..Here's the link........................some thing to think about..better than zenoh grommet
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFU79&P=7
Again trying to help out your problem......replace the lines & klunker....Slawhammer
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a tank that lets in air is not going to affect the running...they're vented after all to allow air in anyway....if you're getting bubbles in thr top ball in the carb then it's probably the carb...as slaw says i think it's been your carb from the get go after seeing the video you posted...i did say back then that it was doing exactly as my buggered 813 did. i fear you have stripped down your engine unnessesarily as the carb was the issue all along and helicoils can be done with the engine in one piece. And i should have thought about it yesterday cos DDM deal of the day was 813's for 28bucks
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slaw yes im defo going to change lines & clunker...
moo/slaw here is the thing....
the line is drawing bubbles from the tank then to carb,i dont think its the carb at all (but i may be wrong) i cant understand where the bubbles are coming from,but now as you lads told me i think also i better change the lines and clunker/seal.....
the engine strip moo was kinda routine/curiousity really more than anything,i wanted to check it from head to toe,engine is like new inside as i use fg filter & outerwears prefilter..
its a complicated thing and i want to avoid spending on another carb if possible,i wouldnt bother even using stock carb on cad engine as it needs 813 for its porting and flow
moo/slaw here is the thing....
the line is drawing bubbles from the tank then to carb,i dont think its the carb at all (but i may be wrong) i cant understand where the bubbles are coming from,but now as you lads told me i think also i better change the lines and clunker/seal.....
the engine strip moo was kinda routine/curiousity really more than anything,i wanted to check it from head to toe,engine is like new inside as i use fg filter & outerwears prefilter..
its a complicated thing and i want to avoid spending on another carb if possible,i wouldnt bother even using stock carb on cad engine as it needs 813 for its porting and flow
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DC: the walbro 771 carb has the same internals for fuel flow as the 813..just no pump..
and I thought you did say air bubbles from the tank...That there says a line pin hole...
but the klunker could be clogged a bit forcing a suck action from the attached line at the barb connection...
For now DC go with the stock carb..& rest of new stuff..too see if you get this sorted out....
All just my opinion...Slawhammer
and I thought you did say air bubbles from the tank...That there says a line pin hole...
but the klunker could be clogged a bit forcing a suck action from the attached line at the barb connection...
For now DC go with the stock carb..& rest of new stuff..too see if you get this sorted out....
All just my opinion...Slawhammer
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slaw i get you and i have checked them all and they seem fine,now i think to install a new tank and lines and to hell with it i may aswell get a new 813 as im at it,if there is nothing wrong with my own least i will have a spare......
i dont have any 711 if i had i would prob use one.
hows things with your self slaw other than that?
hows the temps holding up there? -10 here
TOTALLY OFFTOPIC-
i found a link that some body asked me for on the GT5-R test for nutech so i decided to post up the link here,handy in future when i will need to find it...
NUTECH GT5-R TEST
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8994957/tm.htm
i dont have any 711 if i had i would prob use one.
hows things with your self slaw other than that?
hows the temps holding up there? -10 here
TOTALLY OFFTOPIC-
i found a link that some body asked me for on the GT5-R test for nutech so i decided to post up the link here,handy in future when i will need to find it...
NUTECH GT5-R TEST
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8994957/tm.htm
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UPDATE:
beetle sorted finally,up and running perfect.got cylinder helicoiled in a local garage today for 20euro,great job its better than day one now,good to have pipe back on nice and secure......
also found out FUELING problem,the tank seal was faulty and leaking air in system,something like this can be so hard to find and diagnose and the problem is other parts can often by blamed by mistake then in return.......its a process of illemination with these things... job sorted,
THANK GOD i didnt have to buy a carb,my 813 is perfect........i had her running like a dream this evening............so much stripping and rebuilding finally paid off for me again....
i will hopefully get a nice video up tomorrow. now to instal a pico unit few more questions i may have for slawhammer.
beetle sorted finally,up and running perfect.got cylinder helicoiled in a local garage today for 20euro,great job its better than day one now,good to have pipe back on nice and secure......
also found out FUELING problem,the tank seal was faulty and leaking air in system,something like this can be so hard to find and diagnose and the problem is other parts can often by blamed by mistake then in return.......its a process of illemination with these things... job sorted,
THANK GOD i didnt have to buy a carb,my 813 is perfect........i had her running like a dream this evening............so much stripping and rebuilding finally paid off for me again....
i will hopefully get a nice video up tomorrow. now to instal a pico unit few more questions i may have for slawhammer.
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UPDATE:
ok i have another question for people here if any can help,i now got my engine/beetle running perfect i just need to talk to slawhammer about installing a pico unit.
now but on the cad engine it came with a short plug NGK CMR7A
WAS USING:
NOW USING:
but... as i was all out of plugs i bought a box of 10 from ddm(a while back),all i have is a part number,i have a feeling i shouldnt even be using these,havnt tried them much but its running ok this evening for 5mins anyway...got them @ special offer but they are longer,work fine but WILL THERE BE A DIFFERNCE???
any body have any idea?
ok i have another question for people here if any can help,i now got my engine/beetle running perfect i just need to talk to slawhammer about installing a pico unit.
now but on the cad engine it came with a short plug NGK CMR7A
WAS USING:
NOW USING:
but... as i was all out of plugs i bought a box of 10 from ddm(a while back),all i have is a part number,i have a feeling i shouldnt even be using these,havnt tried them much but its running ok this evening for 5mins anyway...got them @ special offer but they are longer,work fine but WILL THERE BE A DIFFERNCE???
any body have any idea?
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ICE ICE BABY!
08/01/2010 -10degress
FG/BEETLE
MY CELEBRATION vid after getting beetle back up and running,some running in the ice,cold,and very slippery........ (almost broke my neck here today place was so bad )
this is my own house,the front yard.....in process of finishing the place.
http://www.vimeo.com/8638188
08/01/2010 -10degress
FG/BEETLE
MY CELEBRATION vid after getting beetle back up and running,some running in the ice,cold,and very slippery........ (almost broke my neck here today place was so bad )
this is my own house,the front yard.....in process of finishing the place.
http://www.vimeo.com/8638188
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This was by far my most awesome beetle video ever.....i love it!!
i was just reminissing through my videos here on my own uploader,its nice looking back.
some nice pics and my favourite beetle video of all times....
NEW video coming also tomorrow.
thanks lads for all who comment and supports my stuff,you are the reason i will continue on rcu.
VID:
http://www.vimeo.com/7112917
i was just reminissing through my videos here on my own uploader,its nice looking back.
some nice pics and my favourite beetle video of all times....
NEW video coming also tomorrow.
thanks lads for all who comment and supports my stuff,you are the reason i will continue on rcu.
VID:
http://www.vimeo.com/7112917
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ORIGINAL: dc2 man
UPDATE:
ok i have another question for people here if any can help,i now got my engine/beetle running perfect i just need to talk to slawhammer about installing a pico unit.
now but on the cad engine it came with a short plug NGK CMR7A
WAS USING:
[img][/img]
[img][/img]
NOW USING:
but... as i was all out of plugs i bought a box of 10 from ddm(a while back),all i have is a part number,i have a feeling i shouldnt even be using these,havnt tried them much but its running ok this evening for 5mins anyway...got them @ special offer but they are longer,work fine but WILL THERE BE A DIFFERNCE???
[img][/img]
[img][/img]
any body have any idea?[img][/img]
UPDATE:
ok i have another question for people here if any can help,i now got my engine/beetle running perfect i just need to talk to slawhammer about installing a pico unit.
now but on the cad engine it came with a short plug NGK CMR7A
WAS USING:
[img][/img]
[img][/img]
NOW USING:
but... as i was all out of plugs i bought a box of 10 from ddm(a while back),all i have is a part number,i have a feeling i shouldnt even be using these,havnt tried them much but its running ok this evening for 5mins anyway...got them @ special offer but they are longer,work fine but WILL THERE BE A DIFFERNCE???
[img][/img]
[img][/img]
any body have any idea?[img][/img]
hey in those other pics of the beetle there at your house , man you have quite some awesome view there , spot any ufo's with that amazing sky view ?
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thanks man
yeah i always bloody wondered about these plugs.....i got box from ddm for something as little as 20usd for 10plugs.....AWESOME DEAL.....BUT.....today i got out with beetle and it swallowed 2 of them (long) plugs just trying to start it lol
they are pooo...
the short plugs are a lot better! more relibale i think.....
i was curious to see if anybody else had any experiences with them.
thanks spl for the heads up
yeah i always bloody wondered about these plugs.....i got box from ddm for something as little as 20usd for 10plugs.....AWESOME DEAL.....BUT.....today i got out with beetle and it swallowed 2 of them (long) plugs just trying to start it lol
they are pooo...
the short plugs are a lot better! more relibale i think.....
i was curious to see if anybody else had any experiences with them.
thanks spl for the heads up
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NEW for 2010
my son is gone for a few days to his grandparents so he asked me this morning to get him a new video involving the cookie monster lol]
so then today me and the missus decided to do this video for him
enjoy lol & let me know your thoughts rcu
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VID:
http://www.vimeo.com/8727560
my son is gone for a few days to his grandparents so he asked me this morning to get him a new video involving the cookie monster lol]
so then today me and the missus decided to do this video for him
enjoy lol & let me know your thoughts rcu
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VID:
http://www.vimeo.com/8727560
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thanks man
ill tell you i finally met the right one,shes a nice woman now.....i was long enough single also man and i suppose with all good reason too at the time lol
ah sure man im sure there is always one there at some stage for us all.
just moven in to this house actually tomorrow and i already have loads of r/c stuff thrown around the place if i dont clean the place up tomorrow i could be wifeless lol
ill tell you i finally met the right one,shes a nice woman now.....i was long enough single also man and i suppose with all good reason too at the time lol
ah sure man im sure there is always one there at some stage for us all.
just moven in to this house actually tomorrow and i already have loads of r/c stuff thrown around the place if i dont clean the place up tomorrow i could be wifeless lol
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me the elcon beetle and the missus and little boy...
i had a great time the beetle is mega tough,put on nutech tank and front NUTECH disc brakes to compliment the rear hydros.
this is a mad spot.
another vid today of my beetle in action.
GREAT FUN.......
this beetle is unreal tough.
http://www.vimeo.com/8798121
second video was more of a blooper video lots of air and lots of bad landings lol...
http://www.vimeo.com/8800181
last and not least a short messing around doing wheelies in sand,this engne is nuts...
http://www.vimeo.com/8801878
i had a great time the beetle is mega tough,put on nutech tank and front NUTECH disc brakes to compliment the rear hydros.
this is a mad spot.
another vid today of my beetle in action.
GREAT FUN.......
this beetle is unreal tough.
http://www.vimeo.com/8798121
second video was more of a blooper video lots of air and lots of bad landings lol...
http://www.vimeo.com/8800181
last and not least a short messing around doing wheelies in sand,this engne is nuts...
http://www.vimeo.com/8801878
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DUNE RUSH. jan 2010
location: famous "inch" beach county kerry.
and man what a rush,this elcon beetle is the ferrari of 1/5th scale.it is so incredibly tough that its hard to explain. [img]images/smiley/msn/whatchutalkingabout_smile.gif[/img] grabbing some air and having a blast.
i just love it,part two of this action on the way shortly...
DC2 MAN
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location: famous "inch" beach county kerry.
and man what a rush,this elcon beetle is the ferrari of 1/5th scale.it is so incredibly tough that its hard to explain. [img]images/smiley/msn/whatchutalkingabout_smile.gif[/img] grabbing some air and having a blast.
i just love it,part two of this action on the way shortly...
DC2 MAN
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http://www.vimeo.com/9042440
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