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It also flamed out a couple of times when going from high speed to idle
Greg,
Your problem with the low speed error and the engine shutting down on decel could very possibly be the Acceleration Delay being to low, try increasing this value a couple of marks and give it another go.
It also flamed out a couple of times when going from high speed to idle
Greg,
Your problem with the low speed error and the engine shutting down on decel could very possibly be the Acceleration Delay being to low, try increasing this value a couple of marks and give it another go.
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RE: JetJoe OWNERS thread
Guys thanks for the pointer I'll give the decel delay a try, strange that it was running with no problems using the two piece cone, must be the extra back pressure caused by the one piece?
Just got to wait till my NGV gets back from the local spark erosion service as I managed to break off one of the screws and it is lying flush on both sides
There is a definite difference with the one piece tail cone compared to the two piece apart from the extra NOISE of the one piece there is also a noticeable increase in thrust either that or it is just concentrated more rather than being dispersed as with the two piece?
The engine was supplied direct from Joe in China and had not been taken apart till now. The first glow plug failed at the first attempt so had to be replaced, as soon as the plug was out the CC moved position. It shifted 5mm forward and twisted 5mm to the left and it took me ages to get the new plug back in, a McCoy no9. As I said the CC is not attached to the back of the diffuser so there is nothing except for the glow plug to hold it in position
Another thing that was pointed out to me (by a well respected source )and which I had also noticed is the way that the turbine wheel had been balanced. Instead of using the balancing rings a big gash had been gouged out of the hub to get the correct balance, this could potentially weaken the hub leading to failure of the turbine wheel.
Just got to wait till my NGV gets back from the local spark erosion service as I managed to break off one of the screws and it is lying flush on both sides
There is a definite difference with the one piece tail cone compared to the two piece apart from the extra NOISE of the one piece there is also a noticeable increase in thrust either that or it is just concentrated more rather than being dispersed as with the two piece?
The engine was supplied direct from Joe in China and had not been taken apart till now. The first glow plug failed at the first attempt so had to be replaced, as soon as the plug was out the CC moved position. It shifted 5mm forward and twisted 5mm to the left and it took me ages to get the new plug back in, a McCoy no9. As I said the CC is not attached to the back of the diffuser so there is nothing except for the glow plug to hold it in position
Another thing that was pointed out to me (by a well respected source )and which I had also noticed is the way that the turbine wheel had been balanced. Instead of using the balancing rings a big gash had been gouged out of the hub to get the correct balance, this could potentially weaken the hub leading to failure of the turbine wheel.
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the way that the turbine wheel had been balanced. Instead of using the balancing rings a big gash had been gouged out of the hub to get the correct balance, this could potentially weaken the hub leading to failure of the turbine wheel.
the way that the turbine wheel had been balanced. Instead of using the balancing rings a big gash had been gouged out of the hub to get the correct balance, this could potentially weaken the hub leading to failure of the turbine wheel.
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If the spark erosion fails and you require a new NGV I have them in stock, or you could rotate the NGV in the casing and re-drill and tap a fresh set to holes.
If the spark erosion fails and you require a new NGV I have them in stock, or you could rotate the NGV in the casing and re-drill and tap a fresh set to holes.
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I have had a few screws break in the NGV before we switch to the SS screws. All I had to do was put it in a soft vice and take a small drill bit and slowly eat the screw out with the Dremal then just take an exacto knife and pick out the remaining part or the screw from the threads because if you use a big drill bit you might eat into the threads abit and ruin the NGV.
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Hi all,
Great to see this thread started could not belive what happend on the last one i started man!
Anyway been flying the JJs for weeks now im very happy with all three i own and will be buying the 1800 when it comes out hey justin any time frame on that? anyway been flying them in my two stingrays peformance is GREAT like a rocket i have had no problems with mine at all.
The 3rd jj i own is in a boat what a hoot! anyway guys KEEP THE FIRE BURNING!!
AL
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Great to see this thread started could not belive what happend on the last one i started man!
Anyway been flying the JJs for weeks now im very happy with all three i own and will be buying the 1800 when it comes out hey justin any time frame on that? anyway been flying them in my two stingrays peformance is GREAT like a rocket i have had no problems with mine at all.
The 3rd jj i own is in a boat what a hoot! anyway guys KEEP THE FIRE BURNING!!
AL
SIXSHOOTER
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ORIGINAL: sixshooter2004
Hi all,
Great to see this thread started could not belive what happend on the last one i started man!
Anyway been flying the JJs for weeks now im very happy with all three i own and will be buying the 1800 when it comes out hey justin any time frame on that? anyway been flying them in my two stingrays peformance is GREAT like a rocket i have had no problems with mine at all.
The 3rd jj i own is in a boat what a hoot! anyway guys KEEP THE FIRE BURNING!!
AL
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Hi all,
Great to see this thread started could not belive what happend on the last one i started man!
Anyway been flying the JJs for weeks now im very happy with all three i own and will be buying the 1800 when it comes out hey justin any time frame on that? anyway been flying them in my two stingrays peformance is GREAT like a rocket i have had no problems with mine at all.
The 3rd jj i own is in a boat what a hoot! anyway guys KEEP THE FIRE BURNING!!
AL
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Hi Al,
Where are you flying the stingrays, I would like to come and watch.
Regards,
Matt
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RE: JetJoe OWNERS thread
ORIGINAL: Skymac
I have never seen that difference between the one piece and two piece cones from the engines that I have ran.
To set the fact straight to motor Sean is referring to is Direct from Joe to Myself then to Luis/Sean.
If the Engine is assembled correctly you will have absolutely no problems in changing the glow plug, Did this engine come from Andy or did you buy it Direct? I would not suggest using 2 Stroke oil however, If you noticed PST will not even warranty a motor that has been ran on 2 stroke oil. I run 5% oil here on all my Jet Joes and my original engine that I received is past the 350 minute mark and still ticking along.
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I have Talked to Gasper in the past and you can "Degauss" the RPM Sensor all you want but FADEC version doesn't require it nor will it work any good on it.
The Issue on the engine with Sean/Luis can be a couple of different things with the electronics but we won't know for sure until it reaches my door step so we can evaluate the situation.
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Greg,
Your problem with the low speed error and the engine shutting down on decel could very possibly be the Deceleration Delay being to low, try increasing this value a couple of marks and give it another go.
I have never seen that difference between the one piece and two piece cones from the engines that I have ran.
To set the fact straight to motor Sean is referring to is Direct from Joe to Myself then to Luis/Sean.
If the Engine is assembled correctly you will have absolutely no problems in changing the glow plug, Did this engine come from Andy or did you buy it Direct? I would not suggest using 2 Stroke oil however, If you noticed PST will not even warranty a motor that has been ran on 2 stroke oil. I run 5% oil here on all my Jet Joes and my original engine that I received is past the 350 minute mark and still ticking along.
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I have Talked to Gasper in the past and you can "Degauss" the RPM Sensor all you want but FADEC version doesn't require it nor will it work any good on it.
The Issue on the engine with Sean/Luis can be a couple of different things with the electronics but we won't know for sure until it reaches my door step so we can evaluate the situation.
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Greg,
Your problem with the low speed error and the engine shutting down on decel could very possibly be the Deceleration Delay being to low, try increasing this value a couple of marks and give it another go.
The original plug is worthless, too, just pitch it over your left shoulder and install an MC-9.
Another thing that is incorrect, if you have a magnetic sensor, it may need degaussing, it has nothing to do with the ECU at all.
I had that before with a RAM and Carlos Villareal set me straight with a phone call while I was at the field a few years ago, call it Voodoo, but it worked. Have done it again several times with other people's engines, and the old RAM fans all seem to know this trick, I sure didn't invent it.
2 stroke oil, I think WREN says it's fine, but you can check their website.
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RE: JetJoe OWNERS thread
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Hi Al,
Where are you flying the stingrays, I would like to come and watch.
Regards,
Matt
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Hi all,
Great to see this thread started could not belive what happend on the last one i started man!
Anyway been flying the JJs for weeks now im very happy with all three i own and will be buying the 1800 when it comes out hey justin any time frame on that? anyway been flying them in my two stingrays peformance is GREAT like a rocket i have had no problems with mine at all.
The 3rd jj i own is in a boat what a hoot! anyway guys KEEP THE FIRE BURNING!!
AL
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Hi all,
Great to see this thread started could not belive what happend on the last one i started man!
Anyway been flying the JJs for weeks now im very happy with all three i own and will be buying the 1800 when it comes out hey justin any time frame on that? anyway been flying them in my two stingrays peformance is GREAT like a rocket i have had no problems with mine at all.
The 3rd jj i own is in a boat what a hoot! anyway guys KEEP THE FIRE BURNING!!
AL
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Hi Al,
Where are you flying the stingrays, I would like to come and watch.
Regards,
Matt
What SN's are your engines?
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I enlarged the hole (4 of them out of the eight) on both the one piece and two piece tail cones so that I could remove the tail cone without having to remove all the NGV screws.
BTW the screw that broke off was not one of the ones that held the tail cone on (i.e. it was one of the screws sitting in the enlarged holes so had only been removed once).
It looks like the holes in the casing and the NGV are slightly out of alignment so the screw that broke was getting caught on the casing as I was trying to get it out. I replaced all the screw with SS before I even started the engine for the first time.
Greg
BTW the screw that broke off was not one of the ones that held the tail cone on (i.e. it was one of the screws sitting in the enlarged holes so had only been removed once).
It looks like the holes in the casing and the NGV are slightly out of alignment so the screw that broke was getting caught on the casing as I was trying to get it out. I replaced all the screw with SS before I even started the engine for the first time.
Greg
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Why is one of the holes in the tail cone enlarged so much? Both tail cones seem to be that way...? Did it come like that from the factory?
Why is one of the holes in the tail cone enlarged so much? Both tail cones seem to be that way...? Did it come like that from the factory?
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RE: JetJoe OWNERS thread
Hi All JJ Owners.
I've owned previously 2No J66 homebuilts, 3No Behotecs J66HP (great German Engineering) I currently own 3 No JJ 1400 and a Behotec J66 and one homebuilt (sentimental, can't let it go) .
Jetjoe JJ1400 problems None.
Little Gripes []
Electric starter motors, I replaced one,
Setting gasper FADEC (as I used my own FADEC). Solved by the UK rep, I've adjusted from these settings as they are movable to suit specific operational needs. (Not suggesting anyone just start twiddling with these settings).
Some minor misalignment on drilled holes[>:]
Service from Joe is AAA/5star. Fast efficient dispatch and in answering any questions. I've had no problems at all.
Service from UK reps is brilliant, doesn't matter what is asked it has been forth coming, especially in the technical areas of support.
Weaknesses currently, the web site can take 6 minutes on broadband to load up a page! depending on the exact time. There needs I feel to be more written information either in the turbine box or online. Free mirror web site in th US and Europe would go a long way but they need to be exact copies and updated together. Clear guidance for turbine newbies (we've all been one) both here and online is a basic safety operational requirement.
Great thread ET.
Paul
I've owned previously 2No J66 homebuilts, 3No Behotecs J66HP (great German Engineering) I currently own 3 No JJ 1400 and a Behotec J66 and one homebuilt (sentimental, can't let it go) .
Jetjoe JJ1400 problems None.
Little Gripes []
Electric starter motors, I replaced one,
Setting gasper FADEC (as I used my own FADEC). Solved by the UK rep, I've adjusted from these settings as they are movable to suit specific operational needs. (Not suggesting anyone just start twiddling with these settings).
Some minor misalignment on drilled holes[>:]
Service from Joe is AAA/5star. Fast efficient dispatch and in answering any questions. I've had no problems at all.
Service from UK reps is brilliant, doesn't matter what is asked it has been forth coming, especially in the technical areas of support.
Weaknesses currently, the web site can take 6 minutes on broadband to load up a page! depending on the exact time. There needs I feel to be more written information either in the turbine box or online. Free mirror web site in th US and Europe would go a long way but they need to be exact copies and updated together. Clear guidance for turbine newbies (we've all been one) both here and online is a basic safety operational requirement.
Great thread ET.
Paul
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Here we go again ET, your wrong the RAM sensor needed to be eguassed but the FADEC Sensor does not need to be and even if you do it it will not help it any. This info came striaght from the man who designed it...
If you assemble the JJ engine then you would know before you slide the can on that all you have to do is twist the chamber a tad bit and the glow plug hole will line up everytime. It's very simple to do and solves all the problems.
Testing on the 1800 will begin shortly.
If you assemble the JJ engine then you would know before you slide the can on that all you have to do is twist the chamber a tad bit and the glow plug hole will line up everytime. It's very simple to do and solves all the problems.
Testing on the 1800 will begin shortly.
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Here we go again ET, your wrong the RAM sensor needed to be eguassed but the FADEC Sensor does not need to be and even if you do it it will not help it any. This info came striaght from the man who designed it...
If you assemble the JJ engine then you would know before you slide the can on that all you have to do is twist the chamber a tad bit and the glow plug hole will line up everytime. It's very simple to do and solves all the problems.
Testing on the 1800 will begin shortly.
Here we go again ET, your wrong the RAM sensor needed to be eguassed but the FADEC Sensor does not need to be and even if you do it it will not help it any. This info came striaght from the man who designed it...
If you assemble the JJ engine then you would know before you slide the can on that all you have to do is twist the chamber a tad bit and the glow plug hole will line up everytime. It's very simple to do and solves all the problems.
Testing on the 1800 will begin shortly.
I guess ALL these engines were improperly assembled at the factory, then? Because they all have the same (minor) problem with the CC moving when the plug is removed.
If that's the case, these engines are ALL improperly assembled, at the factory, then we have a real problem.
Look...maybe it would be better if you start your own thread? Maybe an "Ask Skymac" thread?
I promise I won't post there, or even look at it. That way you can offer all of your expertise without criticism. Since you say you are a factory rep, why not just ask the mods here if you can get your own "turbine clinic" forum.
Frankly, I think we were doing fine here, I don't want to get into the whole "skymac/jjusa" thing again, and here we are again. Could you just maybe start your own thread? And stay off this one? I mean, it's degenerating already, and we were doing fine...
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RE: JetJoe OWNERS thread
ORIGINAL: rcdriver22
Hi All JJ Owners.
I've owned previously 2No J66 homebuilts, 3No Behotecs J66HP (great German Engineering) I currently own 3 No JJ 1400 and a Behotec J66 and one homebuilt (sentimental, can't let it go) .
Jetjoe JJ1400 problems None.
Little Gripes []
Electric starter motors, I replaced one,
Setting gasper FADEC (as I used my own FADEC). Solved by the UK rep, I've adjusted from these settings as they are movable to suit specific operational needs. (Not suggesting anyone just start twiddling with these settings).
Some minor misalignment on drilled holes[>:]
Service from Joe is AAA/5star. Fast efficient dispatch and in answering any questions. I've had no problems at all.
Service from UK reps is brilliant, doesn't matter what is asked it has been forth coming, especially in the technical areas of support.
Weaknesses currently, the web site can take 6 minutes on broadband to load up a page! depending on the exact time. There needs I feel to be more written information either in the turbine box or online. Free mirror web site in th US and Europe would go a long way but they need to be exact copies and updated together. Clear guidance for turbine newbies (we've all been one) both here and online is a basic safety operational requirement.
Great thread ET.
Paul
Hi All JJ Owners.
I've owned previously 2No J66 homebuilts, 3No Behotecs J66HP (great German Engineering) I currently own 3 No JJ 1400 and a Behotec J66 and one homebuilt (sentimental, can't let it go) .
Jetjoe JJ1400 problems None.
Little Gripes []
Electric starter motors, I replaced one,
Setting gasper FADEC (as I used my own FADEC). Solved by the UK rep, I've adjusted from these settings as they are movable to suit specific operational needs. (Not suggesting anyone just start twiddling with these settings).
Some minor misalignment on drilled holes[>:]
Service from Joe is AAA/5star. Fast efficient dispatch and in answering any questions. I've had no problems at all.
Service from UK reps is brilliant, doesn't matter what is asked it has been forth coming, especially in the technical areas of support.
Weaknesses currently, the web site can take 6 minutes on broadband to load up a page! depending on the exact time. There needs I feel to be more written information either in the turbine box or online. Free mirror web site in th US and Europe would go a long way but they need to be exact copies and updated together. Clear guidance for turbine newbies (we've all been one) both here and online is a basic safety operational requirement.
Great thread ET.
Paul
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Listen Man.....
I’m just telling you the truth.... I NEVER SAID ENGINES WERE ASSEMBLED WRONG, but if more time is taken during the assembly process then the glow plug stud will line up every time, you just have to complety assemble the engine except for the can and the gently twist the combustion chamber in the needed direct and it will line up every time, it's a simple fact. The reason being so is you put a slight twist or bend in the fuel and gas line, which causes the offset. I also just set the truth straight on the FADEC speed sensor; they don't have to be degaussed.
I don't know what you have against me but what ever it is you need to loose it. I have helped many people with their problems and concerns with JJ motors. I’m not trying to make any enemies here but you seem to want to start a war with continuously saying im incorrect on my post, give wrong information when yet it's complety false. I certainly believe you need to fall off your high horse and get on a pony for a while im not here to get into arguments with you but I'll be !@#$'ed if im going to let you come on here and try to tell everyone who wants to believe you that my information that I provide is incorrect when it's not. I don't care if you want to object to something I say but please back it up with factual information because I don't have one thing to lie about.
Why can't you just focus on the Engines which is what the THREAD is about and not worry about trying to turn everything I say backwards.
I’m just telling you the truth.... I NEVER SAID ENGINES WERE ASSEMBLED WRONG, but if more time is taken during the assembly process then the glow plug stud will line up every time, you just have to complety assemble the engine except for the can and the gently twist the combustion chamber in the needed direct and it will line up every time, it's a simple fact. The reason being so is you put a slight twist or bend in the fuel and gas line, which causes the offset. I also just set the truth straight on the FADEC speed sensor; they don't have to be degaussed.
I don't know what you have against me but what ever it is you need to loose it. I have helped many people with their problems and concerns with JJ motors. I’m not trying to make any enemies here but you seem to want to start a war with continuously saying im incorrect on my post, give wrong information when yet it's complety false. I certainly believe you need to fall off your high horse and get on a pony for a while im not here to get into arguments with you but I'll be !@#$'ed if im going to let you come on here and try to tell everyone who wants to believe you that my information that I provide is incorrect when it's not. I don't care if you want to object to something I say but please back it up with factual information because I don't have one thing to lie about.
Why can't you just focus on the Engines which is what the THREAD is about and not worry about trying to turn everything I say backwards.
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ET,
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Justin is correct.... Using a magnet to "degauss" the RPM sensor on a Gaspar FADEC does nothing. It is not the same type of Hall Effect sensor used on the RAM engines.
He is also correct in that the combustion chamber on the JJ can be aligned correctly during assembly so the glow plug holes line up without moving when the plug is removed. So, yes.... If your chamber moves when the plug is removed, it was not correctly assembled. It does help knowing what your talking about before taking shots at others.... Just my limited knowledge worth
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Am I allowed to post here as an Ex JJ owner [sm=pirate.gif]
Justin is correct.... Using a magnet to "degauss" the RPM sensor on a Gaspar FADEC does nothing. It is not the same type of Hall Effect sensor used on the RAM engines.
He is also correct in that the combustion chamber on the JJ can be aligned correctly during assembly so the glow plug holes line up without moving when the plug is removed. So, yes.... If your chamber moves when the plug is removed, it was not correctly assembled. It does help knowing what your talking about before taking shots at others.... Just my limited knowledge worth
Todd
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RE: JetJoe OWNERS thread
ORIGINAL: lov2flyrc
ET,
Am I allowed to post here as an Ex JJ owner [sm=pirate.gif]
Justin is correct.... Using a magnet to "degauss" the RPM sensor on a Gaspar FADEC does nothing. It is not the same type of Hall Effect sensor used on the RAM engines.
He is also correct in that the combustion chamber on the JJ can be aligned correctly during assembly so the glow plug holes line up without moving when the plug is removed. So, yes.... If your chamber moves when the plug is removed, it was not correctly assembled. It does help knowing what your talking about before taking shots at others.... Just my limited knowledge worth
Todd
ET,
Am I allowed to post here as an Ex JJ owner [sm=pirate.gif]
Justin is correct.... Using a magnet to "degauss" the RPM sensor on a Gaspar FADEC does nothing. It is not the same type of Hall Effect sensor used on the RAM engines.
He is also correct in that the combustion chamber on the JJ can be aligned correctly during assembly so the glow plug holes line up without moving when the plug is removed. So, yes.... If your chamber moves when the plug is removed, it was not correctly assembled. It does help knowing what your talking about before taking shots at others.... Just my limited knowledge worth
Todd
Then, yes, ALL Jetjoes seem to be assembled wrong from the factory. Including this one Luis/Sean bought from Skymac?
Can I just have my money back, then? I mean, if they are assembled wrong from the factory, that's not a good sign.
Here we are AGAIN. Took about three posts before we had the same-old-same-old. I'm outta here.
You guys win. Whatever you say.