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Forum: Marketplace
08-25-2019, 08:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 781
Posted By Wildvortex

3D printed Gear brace for several EDF jets

Freewing F-22, L-39, Avanti and e-flite Havoc front gear brace. IMO a must have if you fly off grass. Each brace is $11 shipping included CONUS for the first brace just $9 each thereafter in the same...
07-10-2019, 08:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,076
Posted By Wildvortex

NorCal T-34 info needed

Has anyone built this and or flown this model. How does it fly/perform?

Thanks,
Steve
Forum: Glow Engines
10-30-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By Wildvortex

Odd still can't remove the cam. it may not...

Odd still can't remove the cam.
it may not matter anyway, I was planning on taking the head and all the stuff that comes loose with the head and put it on the good crankcase...one with stuck cam....
Forum: Glow Engines
10-30-2017, 04:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By Wildvortex

Yup, cooking now. Hopefully it will release this...

Yup, cooking now. Hopefully it will release this time. If not I might have to table the project for now.
Forum: Glow Engines
10-29-2017, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By Wildvortex

Ok, so put it in a crock pot for 7 hours still...

Ok, so put it in a crock pot for 7 hours still could not remove the cam itself. I had the pot set on low, should it be on high?
Forum: Glow Engines
10-29-2017, 04:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By Wildvortex

This is an engine that I am rebuilding to sell...

This is an engine that I am rebuilding to sell which is why I was worried about color change.

It looks like if I want to rebuild this I am going to have to soak it in antifreeze. I had to break...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-28-2017, 03:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By Wildvortex

Someone has told that it causes the engine to...

Someone has told that it causes the engine to become an odd grey color though. Any truth to that?
Forum: Glow Engines
10-27-2017, 12:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By Wildvortex

I got it off with heat and brute Force. Bearing...

I got it off with heat and brute Force. Bearing was stuck in it with old caster. Now, unfortunately, the bearing is also stuck on the cam. Also the cam won't come out with lifter still in and the...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-27-2017, 08:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By Wildvortex

Removing the cam cover Magnum XL 52

I am trying to recondition a Magnum XL 52 and fro some reason I am unable to remove the cam cover. I have tried heating the crankcase and even prying on it. It will move out about 1/32 or so and stop...
04-08-2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

Well my adventures to find a 11x5 (Recommended 2...

Well my adventures to find a 11x5 (Recommended 2 blade is 11x6 so one number down for a 3 blade). So, I will most likely put the prop that was on it when I got it on and try that. The 8 plug is new...
04-08-2017, 03:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

I am using a #8 plug on it. Thing is this Corsair...

I am using a #8 plug on it. Thing is this Corsair has a large cowling on it. With a 10 prop there is only about 1 to 1.5 inches of prop that extends past the cowling. I would expect that that effects...
04-07-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

Maby I will just go back to the two blade the guy...

Maby I will just go back to the two blade the guy was running when I purchased it. Ugly but I guess that would be the best place to start. Stopping buy a friend who passed away and had horded RC...
04-07-2017, 03:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

I run OS plugs. The engine called for a 11x6...

I run OS plugs. The engine called for a 11x6 prop. I found a 12x6 3 blade. Yes it is a big jump but was what was around. Besides the 11x6 was swollowed up by cowling. Will see how that goes.
04-06-2017, 02:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

I hate hearing that about RCGF. I was given a NIB...

I hate hearing that about RCGF. I was given a NIB RCGF 50 for a Corsair build I will be doing in the future.
04-05-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

Picked up a larger prop today. Hope to try it...

Picked up a larger prop today. Hope to try it tomorrow. If I get time.
04-04-2017, 04:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

Haven't tried a hotter plug on this one. Thing...

Haven't tried a hotter plug on this one.
Thing is I get it down close to a good idle and it cuts out entirely, no sputter or anything. So, I don't think a larger prop will help. I do get the...
04-04-2017, 04:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

Thanks for that info, I am going to stick with...

Thanks for that info, I am going to stick with the nitro for now. I have plenty of fuel, and have recently spent enough on planes. I was only considering because the offer was made to me.
04-03-2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

Will do as it will put my prop much further past...

Will do as it will put my prop much further past the cowling. Thanks
04-03-2017, 07:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

Sorry for the double post. Was showing up like I...

Sorry for the double post. Was showing up like I had not yet posted it.
04-03-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

I could see how that would help. I am using the...

I could see how that would help. I am using the recommended prop size though.
04-03-2017, 07:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

Having problems getting the nitro to idle down...

Having problems getting the nitro to idle down enough. Another reason I was considering it.
04-03-2017, 05:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

Having problems getting the nitro to idle down...

Having problems getting the nitro to idle down enough. Another reason I was considering it.
04-03-2017, 05:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

Yah, have about 10 gallons of nitro myself. I was...

Yah, have about 10 gallons of nitro myself. I was asking because someone wanted to trade me a 10cc for my OS 160FX. I backed out of that deal. Would have taken it for a saito, OS or even an Evo but...
04-02-2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

This is just a plane Jane. No flaps and no...

This is just a plane Jane. No flaps and no retracts. Who else makes a 15cc besides OS. Not up to that 300 price tag for a little 40 size plane
04-02-2017, 07:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,085
Posted By Wildvortex

That was what I was thinking myself but have...

That was what I was thinking myself but have never had the thought to convert any of them.figured I would want at least a 20cc gasser.
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