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12-31-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,639
Posted By larryjd

Fb100

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Here is a current piture of the FB100. I'm doing some wing repair at this time....
12-31-2021, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,639
Posted By larryjd

FB100 reply

You were absolutely right about the fuselage construction. It is a plywood fuselage. Today the person that gave me the plane sent me a picture from a Tower catalogue. Confirming what you said. He...
12-30-2021, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,639
Posted By larryjd

Air Capital FB-100

I received a plane as a gift. In looking on Ebay at a 1982 Tower Hobbies catalogue, I found a picture that resembles my plane. I believe it to be a Air Capital FB-100. it is an ARF, fibreglass...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-20-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,684
Posted By larryjd

Mr. Clarence Lee repaired the glow plug threads....

Mr. Clarence Lee repaired the glow plug threads. I reassembled the engine and it runs well. The only problem, and I'm not sure if it actually is a problem is that the engine seems to emit excessive...
05-19-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,037
Posted By larryjd

YS 120 Excessive smoke

I have an older YS 120 SF. I have just replaced the front and main bearing. I also replaced the fuel regulator diaphragm. I am using Wildcat fuel with !5% nitro with 18% lubrication. The fuel tank is...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-17-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,684
Posted By larryjd

I did get it running but the front bearing was...

I did get it running but the front bearing was leaking fuel. I replaced the front bearing.I got it ready to run again, tried to screw in the glow plug only to discover the threads are stripped. I...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-08-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,684
Posted By larryjd

They say a picture is worth a thousand words....

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Very true in this case. Thank you so much for your post. I'm sure everything will work fine. Right now I'm waiting for new bearings. Thanks again!
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,684
Posted By larryjd

Unhappy YS 120 SF engine repair

I'm looking for info on reassembling a YS 120 SF engine. I'm confused on the crankshaft cam orientation. I talked to a guy at central hobbies and he told me that with the cam dot at 12:00, the...
Forum: RC Combat
03-30-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,918
Posted By larryjd

J-C Fun-bat conversion

I purchased an old JC Fun-bat several years ago at an RC auction. It was made to have a .15 glow engine on it. Unlike some of the current funbats that are foam board, this plane has a built up 37"...
Forum: Kit Building
01-06-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,877
Posted By larryjd

PDF file of angle spreadsheet

I made a spreadsheet several years ago that allows one to print out a chart where you look up the control surface width in inches on the left column and then the deflection in inches on the top row....
04-30-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,262
Posted By larryjd

Question Spektrum DX6i Eagletree Guardian setup

I am trying to set up my Spektrum DX6i to give the Eagletree guardian 3 different signals, 3D,2D and off or null. Using the flap function, mixing with the gear switch I was able to get the following....
Forum: Glow Engines
08-06-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,443
Posted By larryjd

RE: More Saito questions

Thank you! I am now ordering the parts. One more question. To se the valve lash, how do you know which TDC you should be on? Maybe this is a dumb question, but I'm always a bit confused on this issue
Forum: Glow Engines
08-04-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,443
Posted By larryjd

RE: More Saito questions

I have an older Saito 180 FS. The exhaust (RT) rocker bracket is broken and needs replacement. I have looked on Horizon Hobby website, but I can't find any parts for the 180. Does anyone know if that...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-21-2004, 09:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By larryjd

RE: Saito 80 overhaul problems

William,

After reassembling the Saito 91, although it ran nicely on a test stand, it does not have the power or compression as a new Saito 91 that I have. The rebuilt engine has a new ring, new...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-15-2004, 10:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By larryjd

RE: Saito 80 overhaul problems

William

Thanks so much for your post. I was able to get the prop drive washer off by cutting out a piece of 1/8" steel the exact size of the groove in the drive washer. I then put a 5 mm nut on...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-14-2004, 09:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By larryjd

RE: Saito 80 overhaul problems

I am overhauling a Saito 91. Two questions: Whats the best way to remove the crankshaft from the crankcase? How do you set the valve timing?
Forum: 3D Flying!
04-16-2004, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 976
Posted By larryjd

RE: WARNING: Funtana Saito 91 conversion

Has anyone installed the Saito 91 in the inverted position? I installed mine that way. I haven't flown the plane yet. Is a 15 X 4 prop the best way to go?
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