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Forum: O.S. Engines Support
06-29-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,011
Posted By silver.kiwi

Angry Auto Rich pumped 120

HELP! I too have the same problem with my pumped 120 Surpass III. It starts and runs fine but will begin to go to an AUTO RICH (lots of smoke) mode with significant loss of power after a couple of...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-31-2017, 08:54 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 64,172
Posted By silver.kiwi

That looks like a good choice especially if it...

That looks like a good choice especially if it weighs more than the OS. That will require less forward ballast. The Pitts style muffler should require less cutting of the cowl which was a major...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-24-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 64,172
Posted By silver.kiwi

That was one reason why I chose to use the OS 120...

That was one reason why I chose to use the OS 120 Surpass. For me it has plenty of power (Will Hover) do all the 3D that I am capable of. It is a very stable, predictable and all around great flying...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-12-2017, 08:22 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 64,172
Posted By silver.kiwi

I used Hextronics HX12K highspeed digital servos...

I used Hextronics HX12K highspeed digital servos everywhere but the throttle and for that one I used a Futaba S3010 analog. As to the DLE-30, you certainly would have excess power and add weight...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-12-2017, 07:09 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 64,172
Posted By silver.kiwi

It seems that every one requires adding some...

It seems that every one requires adding some weight and the pull/pull rudder system helps because it moves the rudder servo forward. I even moved the throttle servo forward alongside the fuel tank...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-21-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 64,172
Posted By silver.kiwi

I cancelled. It seems that these deliveries...

I cancelled. It seems that these deliveries always end up taking much longer than anticipated. I don't fault Tower as they, like all the other importers, are at the mercy of the Asian...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 64,172
Posted By silver.kiwi

Thanks to all for the good info and please keep...

Thanks to all for the good info and please keep them coming. I have one on backorder at Tower with a late Oct. ETA.

I can't decide whether to go with electric, glow or gas but it sounds like...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 64,172
Posted By silver.kiwi

TOMAPOWA, are you using two 5000 mah 6s batteries...

TOMAPOWA, are you using two 5000 mah 6s batteries or one? I can't tell from the photos. Also what are your flight times with your setup? Thanks.
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 64,172
Posted By silver.kiwi

DrDoom, what is the weight of your plane? In...

DrDoom, what is the weight of your plane? In your post #59 you say it is 12 lbs. even and the above says 11lbs fueled. Also, how much weight did you have to add to the nose to get it to balance at...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-27-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 64,172
Posted By silver.kiwi

What was the final all up weight on your plane?

What was the final all up weight on your plane?
Forum: Glow Engines
09-23-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1,776
Views: 196,168
Posted By silver.kiwi

It's been my experience with Magnum and other...

It's been my experience with Magnum and other brands,that the needle valve may loosen with age and some people feel this will cause an air leak. It has also been my experience that air leaks around...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-22-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 1,776
Views: 196,168
Posted By silver.kiwi

Thanks, but I have done all that you suggested...

Thanks, but I have done all that you suggested when I set the valves. I thought that I might have a sticking intake valve or maybe valve float due a weak springs but all seemed normal. Before I put...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-20-2014, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1,776
Views: 196,168
Posted By silver.kiwi

The entire carb. assemble is brand new (needle...

The entire carb. assemble is brand new (needle valve, O rings etc.) and the performance is the same as with the original carb. Glow plug is OS F type..
Forum: Glow Engines
09-20-2014, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1,776
Views: 196,168
Posted By silver.kiwi

I don't discount what you are saying and anything...

I don't discount what you are saying and anything is worth a try, but truthfully I haven't had any problems with Omega in any of my engines before.?????????
Forum: Glow Engines
09-20-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1,776
Views: 196,168
Posted By silver.kiwi

Thanks, I'll take a look. I did give the...

Thanks, I'll take a look. I did give the associated tube a quick looksee but I will open up the cam box and do a more detailed inspection of that area.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-20-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 1,776
Views: 196,168
Posted By silver.kiwi

Mystery Magnum

I'm having a problem with my XL .91RFS that defy's my abilities to correct. I'm hoping one of you out there has the answer.

Over the past 10 years I've owned several of these engines and they...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-29-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,495
Posted By silver.kiwi

I just experienced the same failure as you only...

I just experienced the same failure as you only in my case the whole bottom of the piston came off and destroyed the engine requiring a complete and expensive overhaul from Hobby Services. No...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-29-2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,453
Posted By silver.kiwi

Well it's been almost four years ago since I made...

Well it's been almost four years ago since I made my post recommending this engine. I now retract recommendation and declare these engines poorly engineered with a seriously flawed piston design. I...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-07-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 44,333
Posted By silver.kiwi

RE: World Models or Airborne Models Tucano 60

I have a set installed on a Black Horse PC-9 to replace the original factory air retracts which were complete junk. So far the Turnigy set are working very well but not without some initial...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-07-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 44,333
Posted By silver.kiwi

RE: World Models or Airborne Models Tucano 60

I could never bring myself to butcher the fuselage for a battery hatch and just lived with the inconvenience of removing the wing. I toyed with the idea of electric retracts but got rid of the plane...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-16-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 874,811
Posted By silver.kiwi

RE: Larger Revolver

<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS"><span style="font-size: larger">For those needing a wing panel (or two) I have some spares that I have posted here in the Buy &amp; Sell section. I have 2 right...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-01-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,645
Posted By silver.kiwi

RE: Hobby King really sucks...

YOU BE THE JUDGE!
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Forum: ARF or RTF
11-30-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,645
Posted By silver.kiwi

RE: Hobby King really sucks...

<font size="4"><font size="2">I have read this thread with great interest as I too have experienced some of the same frustration with HobbyKing.IMO the thread should be renamed "HobbyKing Pro&amp; Con"....
Forum: Glow Engines
11-11-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,453
Posted By silver.kiwi

RE: Thunder Tiger 130 Four Stroke

It should be fine in your Sea Fury. I bolted it right into the same space as a .91 Magnum in my Revolver. The Crankcase was slightly wider and that was the only adjustment I had to make. Hope that...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-09-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 48,453
Posted By silver.kiwi

RE: Thunder Tiger 130 Four Stroke
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