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Forum: Engine Conversions
09-11-2010, 11:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,044
Posted By crossflow235

RE: 25cc toro on a diet

I have one of those Toro Motors in a boat. Mine had the small air reed valves on the sides of the cyl head. I modded it with a Walbro 257 carb, a custom intake and velocity stack, tuned pipe and...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-04-2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,238
Posted By crossflow235

RE: DRIVE SYSTEM

I have had great success with Octura products. I have several of their props for my .67 nitro Tunnel and my 25cc gas V-hull. I chose the Strudder Package 93. It works great! The reason I chose this...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
06-25-2006, 02:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,951
Posted By crossflow235

RE: What weed eater engine is better for a gas boat 48" in length

I would choose the homelight as well. I have a Toro Full crank motor and it has a clutch and I dont think weight is an issue. Clutch hardly adds any weight and I think the safety factor is worth it....
Forum: Engine Conversions
06-17-2006, 05:11 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 55,725
Posted By crossflow235

RE: Who is converting Toro trimmers?

Thanks for the advice on the miss/sputter at High speed. I will try the plug first. I think its on the rich side as the end of the tuned pipe silencer is black and the plug is black.

Plug would...
Forum: Engine Conversions
06-15-2006, 10:53 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 55,725
Posted By crossflow235

RE: Who is converting Toro trimmers?

Got a question on the toros.. I converted one for a gas RC boat. It works great. I have the model that HAD the reeds. They are plugged off. I enlarged the transfer ports, squared off the exh port,...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
06-15-2006, 10:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,010
Posted By crossflow235

RE: surface vs subsurface drive rationale

Had the same questions and decided to go with the Octura Surface drive setup with the offset rudder. No problems at all and nice rooster tail, turns very quickly on RH turns and not as well on LH...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
05-07-2006, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 579
Posted By crossflow235

RE: Rf Interference

Wow thanks for the info.. Looks like I have my work cut out for me. I have already twisted the servo wire and the extension cable, The communication wire I use for DDC controls can pickup stray...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
05-06-2006, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 579
Posted By crossflow235

RE: Rf Interference

Grounding issue? What is the correct way to ground a motor in a boat. The shield I have the servo cable run through is grounded to the motor..

Thanks for the info for the link on this site I...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
05-06-2006, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 740
Posted By crossflow235

RE: 0.49 boats

Check out pics of my Dumas short stuff 18" hull in my gallery. Tried first boat with an .049 and it was not very reliable. Always brining it back to shore to adjust the high speed needle. The maghony...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
05-06-2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 579
Posted By crossflow235

Rf Interference

Hi I am looking for some advice on clearing up some glitches with my radio xcvr. I am running a gas boat and have the throttle servo mounted on the motor mounts. The only way I could cleanly connect...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
04-17-2006, 11:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 793
Posted By crossflow235

RE: Reciever battery indicator

Found this one at Hobby People for 12.99 US. I am assuming its the same device. I like the multiple Leds as well, No need to calibrate and wonder if the calibration has drifted due to those nasty...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
04-17-2006, 11:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 769
Posted By crossflow235

RE: need help with k&b 3.5 outboard

I have the larger version .67 on a tunnel and It doesn't idle at all in the water. I think the porting is kind of radical, not sure if the 3.5 is the same as the 11cc but if it is it will not idle...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
04-17-2006, 11:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,081
Posted By crossflow235

RE: Need Advice on Properly Setting up Throttle Cable

Well I have solved the problem thanks to my Fathers expertise. :D I now have a waterproof Hi torque servo mounted on the motor mounts, with a very short solid rod connected to the carb via a custom...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-31-2006, 02:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,081
Posted By crossflow235

RE: Need Advice on Properly Setting up Throttle Cable

I am definately not running it again until I install a return spring. Not using a WHH cable. Using a Dubro Gold Cable.


Not sure of the VHull Brand but its 4' long. Purchased Used, never...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-29-2006, 11:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 441
Posted By crossflow235

RE: Advice when removing retrun Spring on WT644

Wow Thanks Fastrat_Porting. I appreciate the offer for a new carb.. I think the carb is ok luckily, BTW you have mail..

I am going to re-do the setup With a Return Spring this time. Also using...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-26-2006, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,081
Posted By crossflow235

Need Advice on Properly Setting up Throttle Cable

Took out the new boat this past week and learned a few things. When Removing the return spring on a Wt644 Carb you Must install a spacer to keep butterfly valve from binding up in venturi at WOT....
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-23-2006, 02:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 441
Posted By crossflow235

Advice when removing return Spring on WT644

Took the new boat out for its maiden voyage today. It ran beautifully once I got the jetting close to dead on. Was enjoying it when I discovered that I could not stop the boat!!
The throttle was...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-05-2006, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By crossflow235

RE: Looking for glow plugs for a K&B.67

Thanks guys looks like I will be trying some McCoys.

Interesting to see I'm not the only one who thinks the K&B plugs are junk...

Thanks again
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-04-2006, 10:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By crossflow235

RE: Looking for glow plugs for a K&B.67

Thanks for the help where can you get McCoy Plugs from?

How long have they lasted for you

Never heard of them
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-03-2006, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By crossflow235

RE: Drive Hardware Setup Question

Thanks, for the answer :D

Crossflow235
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
03-03-2006, 09:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By crossflow235

Looking for glow plugs for a K&B.67

I am looking for a decent glow pug for my K&B .67 O/B motor. Everytime I run it it frys /scrambles the coil in the plug. I am running 25% nitro.
Motor still has very high compression, I am using...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-03-2006, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By crossflow235

RE: Drive Hardware Setup Question

Thanks for the answer. I think I will run the cable exposed once it passes the outside of the transom. I will jsut make sure its lubed very well :D

How close should teflon be to the clutch on...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-03-2006, 08:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By crossflow235

Drive Hardware Setup Question

Hi I am ready to install my running hardware on my transom but have a question about lenght of teflon tube.

I am installing an Ocutra Strudder surface drive Package 93S. My question is how long...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-16-2006, 01:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,398
Posted By crossflow235

RE: Best Surface Drive, Rudder Selection, and help with prop selection

Tidnab, I bought the toro Stock off E-bay for $10.00 The guy that sells them gets factory rejects. The only thing wrong with mine was the leaking remote primer bulb. Put fuel in it pulled it two...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-14-2006, 09:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,398
Posted By crossflow235

RE: Best Surface Drive, Rudder Selection, and help with prop selection

Thanks for the Help and Info.

I will take a look at Topsecretboats.com

Thanks also for the prop selection.

Not worried about motor getting hot because its definately not riding low in...
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