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Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
10-07-2022, 01:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,057
Posted By Four Stroker

The only glitch that I ever had with Futaba was...

The only glitch that I ever had with Futaba was with a PS-10 regulator (on 6008 RX) - later recalled and replaced. I never had a glitch with the 6014FS or 5014 receivers and I attribute that to...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
10-07-2022, 09:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,057
Posted By Four Stroker

"stange thing is hitec servos work fine on all...

"stange thing is hitec servos work fine on all outputs"

Hitec "modified" their servos when this all occurred to work with Futaba receivers. Depends on the vintage of Hitec you have.

All brands...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
10-04-2022, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,057
Posted By Four Stroker

Why yes I do know why. The 6014 has low output...

Why yes I do know why. The 6014 has low output voltage at the PWM outputs. Futaba servos work fine but many don't. You need to get some of the voltage boosters that they used to sell to use cheap...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-03-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,869
Posted By Four Stroker

I have two of the 640 pipes. They are at least as...

I have two of the 640 pipes. They are at least as big as the standard muffler that comes with the engines. The 80 comes with the same muffler as all the rest. So it won't cause any harm. The 80 may...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-02-2022, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,869
Posted By Four Stroker

I have had all of the variations of the small YS...

I have had all of the variations of the small YS 53,63,70,80. They are all a bolt in replacement with the same spacing. The exhaust header thread has not changed. The muffler you have is getting...
Forum: YS Engines Support
11-29-2018, 07:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 942
Posted By Four Stroker

YS direct 80, 115 Mufflers

Since Hatori is out of business, YS sells rigid airplane headers for the 80, 115, Big engine sizes. They are very well made. They do not advertise anything but a large FAI/F3A muffler but an...
Forum: YS Engines Support
11-28-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,692
Posted By Four Stroker

I emailed Yamada and asked what they were going...

I emailed Yamada and asked what they were going to do about this problem. It would not hurt to also email him yourself. Contact on the website.
Forum: YS Engines Support
11-28-2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,692
Posted By Four Stroker

Well YS should get off their rumps and make a...

Well YS should get off their rumps and make a muffler for each of the headers they sell. They currently have a F3A pipe, actually two.

Long ago a 21~28 car muffler could be used. You would have...
Forum: YS Engines Support
11-28-2018, 06:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,692
Posted By Four Stroker

Where did you get the 720 ? There are none in...

Where did you get the 720 ? There are none in the USA now. A place called Probuild has them on the webpage.

Manuals and parts are available from: ys_top (http://www.yspower.co.jp/en/) direct if...
Forum: YS Engines Support
10-26-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,692
Posted By Four Stroker

I have three 530 pipes. I have long since stopped...

I have three 530 pipes. I have long since stopped using the flex header. If you need one I have a new one. This is a very quiet pipe. It was designed for the 53. The 70 is getting a bit large for it....
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
01-04-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,494
Posted By Four Stroker

I balance charge through the balance lead - 3...

I balance charge through the balance lead - 3 wires that can go into a servo connector. My charger has a fast and slow balance charge. I use the slow even for field charging. Check out Hangtimes...
Forum: YS Engines Support
10-31-2017, 05:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,478
Posted By Four Stroker

You will get a lot of different opinions here. ...

You will get a lot of different opinions here. Some are good for 185's. The 70 is a chromed aluminum sleeve engine. As with ABC engines I always break them in at roughly the temp. they are going...
Forum: YS Engines Support
08-19-2017, 05:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,015
Posted By Four Stroker

https://www.centralhobbies.com/shipping.php

https://www.centralhobbies.com/shipping.php
Forum: Glow Engines
08-18-2017, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,363
Posted By Four Stroker

Yes indeed. Little traffic here. The cdi...

Yes indeed. Little traffic here. The cdi instructions label it plug cap screw. Using the same part for both engines is common. Does not hurt anything but is a curiosity if you have not seen the cdi....
Forum: Glow Engines
07-20-2017, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,363
Posted By Four Stroker

YS FZ80S Back in Stock

I have a shinny new YS FZ80 S from Central Hobbies. This is my second one. Best engine ever in this size. Has a new M3 tapped hole at an angle near the exhaust ending in the glow plug recess. I...
Forum: YS Engines Support
07-18-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,753
Posted By Four Stroker

YS FZ80 S is once again available at Central...

YS FZ80 S is once again available at Central Hobbies. Ordered one today.
Forum: YS Engines Support
07-12-2017, 06:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,473
Posted By Four Stroker

I have found that carbon on the exhaust valve...

I have found that carbon on the exhaust valve stem as well as the seating surface can be a problem. I scrape off all I can with a #11 and then clean up with a wet Brillo pad. The 3 mm valves on the...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-22-2017, 03:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,913
Posted By Four Stroker

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/batteries-chargers...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/batteries-chargers-84/11639284-life-nimh.html
Forum: Glow Engines
06-21-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,350
Posted By Four Stroker

"The YS 80 use the same piston from the 70" -...

"The YS 80 use the same piston from the 70" - NOPE, not mine. That is what the instructions say but not true. I have two 70's. They have a flat top long skirt piston. The 80 piston is dished out /...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-21-2017, 01:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,350
Posted By Four Stroker

No this is all relevant to my original post....

No this is all relevant to my original post. Airraptor, I guess my question is how often do you take down a racing engine to clean it up ? As in the original post, the entire inside of the engine was...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-20-2017, 04:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,350
Posted By Four Stroker

1QwkSport2.5r "Last I checked, just about any oil...

1QwkSport2.5r "Last I checked, just about any oil that gets burned during combustion results in carbon and/or ash deposits. Kind of a given."

Yeah, methanol, nitro methane, and all oils are full...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-17-2017, 04:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,851
Posted By Four Stroker

A few comments on charging through the balance...

A few comments on charging through the balance lead on 2S LiFe. I use A123 2500 mAh packs on everything.

1) Any charger will do balance lead charging if you make a simple harness. Buy a 3-pin...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-15-2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,350
Posted By Four Stroker

Carbon on Exhaust Valve

Whenever a four stroke engine starts to run ratty it is carbon on the exhaust valve. I am now running a YS 80 on RotorRage 30% heli fuel. It started running ratty at WOT. I took it apart and it...
Forum: YS Engines Support
06-08-2017, 06:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,753
Posted By Four Stroker

Nope. I want another one. Call Richard Verano...

Nope. I want another one. Call Richard Verano at YS Engines (http://www.ysengines.us) and ask him !

This is the best engine that YS has ever made in this case 53/63/70/80. Best carburetor ever...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-07-2017, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,490
Posted By Four Stroker

I think there is a market for a Rand Actuator...

I think there is a market for a Rand Actuator that will plug into three channels of any modern receiver. Brushless motor. Could run on a single 4.2 volt cell. Or even a 3.3 volt LiFe cell. I...
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