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Forum: Glow Engines
07-16-2006, 01:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,503
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

RE: Exhaust Deflector options

Well the copper tubing looks promising. However it looks like the back section of the Magnum muffler rotates. Does anyone know if the back section of Magnum mufflers are screw type or just pressed...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-02-2006, 10:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,503
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

RE: Exhaust Deflector options

Ouch! So I used a DuBro exhaust deflector, secured it with the new clamp and for the first five minutes it worked great. After that I noticed that the deflector was moving a bit more than before...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-16-2006, 09:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,503
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

RE: Exhaust Deflector options

Well, the screw clamp did not work. Off to round 2.
Forum: Glow Engines
06-15-2006, 06:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,503
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

RE: Exhaust Deflector options

Wow, a lot of good ideas! I need to test my latest engineering feat: I took a small aviation hose clamp and tightend the deflector onto the end of the muffler. It sure holds better than the zip...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-14-2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,503
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

Exhaust Deflector options

I have found that the exhaust deflector that I am using will not stay attached to the muffler on my Magnum .91 at full throttle. The nub on the end of the muffler is not long enough for a secure...
Forum: RC Fuels
06-12-2006, 08:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,559
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

Castor Oil/Nitro for break-in

Hi gang- I am sure the answer to my question is in here some where but I cannot find it.

Down in AZ when I learned to fly (many years ago) we used to add Sig Castor oil to the fuel to help the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-05-2006, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

US60 "Pilot"

At last! My RCM US60 is nearly done! All I need to finish is install my pilot and seal up the canopy.

My question: Does anyone have advice for mounting a stuffed doll head for the pilot? ...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-12-2006, 10:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 507
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

Red/White Checkered Ultracoat

Hi gang-

Does anyone know the name of the red in the 2" red and white checkered covering from Ultracoat? I have been looking for the same red color to use elsewhere on my plane but have not...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-21-2006, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 638
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

RE: 4-stroke on US 60

Thanks for the comment. Actually the engine is on the side. I just took the picture right side up so the body did not tip over. It is a bit easier to see this way as well.

Bending the linkage...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-21-2006, 08:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 638
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

RE: 4-stroke on US 60

Thanks for the ideas guys. I did manage to get a few pitures that might help with understanding my problem. It seems to me that there is quite a bit of "other stuff" in the way to set up the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-20-2006, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 638
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

4-stroke on US 60

Hi gang, quick question. I am building an RCM Ultra Sport 60 from plans and am going to use a Magnum 91 4-stroke. The problem is the control linkage to the carburetor. I am using a GP engine...
Forum: Kit Building
12-12-2005, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1,150
Views: 102,639
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

RE: New producation run of the Ultra Sport 60?

I am just finishing one of the wings from a RCM US60. Despute that, you can count me in for at least one as well.

Any idea what our chances will be?
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-27-2005, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 731
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

Willit?

I was looking through some of my old plans and stumbled across plans called a Willit? with a canard and foreword shaped wing. Anyone ever heard of this? The plans call for a sheeted foam wing. I...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-21-2005, 10:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

RCM US60

Well, it is about time. I recently received my Ultra Sport 60 plans from RCM and have begun to plan for all the wood that I need to buy. Wow, what a job! Has anyone taken an inventory of a US 60...
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
11-15-2005, 10:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 725
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

RE: OS 48 Rebuild Help

Yahoo! I think I fixed it! A friend of mine took apart his OS 4 stroke and we compared the psotion of the lifter with respect to top dead center. Sure enough the mark on my cam was incorrect. I...
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
11-14-2005, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 725
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

RE: OS 48 Rebuild Help

Thanks for the note. The mark on my cam is more of a scratch so I am concerned that the mark is not appropriate or non existant. Where is the cam lifter with respect to the mark? Is there any...
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
11-11-2005, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 725
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

RE: OS 48 Rebuild Help

Thanks for the reply.

I was able to get the engine together and running after a bit. I used a OS Type F glow plug. With a 11x7 prop I was only able to get to around 5k RPM. The RPM's were a...
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
11-10-2005, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 725
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

OS 48 Rebuild Help

I recently was given an old OS 48 that I have been working on with no instruction manual. New ring, good crockpot soak, etc. Now that I am getting ready to put it back together I have a few...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-31-2005, 10:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 381
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

Oops- OS 48 Assembly help needed

Well, I sure did it. In the process of disassembling my OS 48 I failed to note the position of the cam with respect to the piston. Does anyone have assembly instructions I can use for my used OS...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-30-2005, 09:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,491
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

RE: Help with my Tower .46

I bought one of the original Tower .46 many years back and I also had a similar problem. For me the engine ran EXTREMELY hot even with 20+% Catsor. After consulting with the late great George...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-29-2005, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

Kitting 4*60 and Ulta Sport 60

For this winter project I have plans for a 4*60 and a Ultra sport 60 and plan to built them from scartch. Has anyone ever done this for either plane? Does anyone have a list of materials (wood...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
10-26-2005, 09:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 931
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

Servo Wobble

I am setting up an old plane with an old Conquest radio. I have a Fun Flyer that has a servo for each aileron. I am forced to use a "Y" for the ailerons. I am getting what could be describes as...
Forum: Kit Building
06-29-2005, 09:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 846
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

RE: New Kit Suggestions

As for the super sportster, the 40 size or 60 size?

Of these three what do you recommentd:

Goldberg Tiger 2
Sig Something Extra
Sig 4 * 40
Great Planes Super Sportster?
Forum: Kit Building
06-29-2005, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 846
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

RE: New Kit Suggestions

Well, lets look at what I have right now.

I learned on A Sturdy Birdy with an OS29
I also have:

Sig Fazer with Magnum 52 4 Strike,
Big Stik 60
A PT40 that is rarely flown
Sig...
Forum: Kit Building
06-29-2005, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 846
Posted By 2ManyHobbiesWI

New Kit Suggestions

Hi all, newbie here, but not a newbie to R/C.

I just received an older OS 50 (50F-SR) engine and am looking for suggestions on what type of plane to put it on. I have been flying for a few...
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