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Forum: Gas Engines
09-03-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

So I tried a few different things, but no...

So I tried a few different things, but no success.

Then I had an idea.
I managed to get a nut onto the bolt-stub. That was after using the dremel a bit, rounding off the edges of the bolt stub.
...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-03-2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

If you study the last picture, you can see a stub...

If you study the last picture, you can see a stub of the 8mm bolt sticking out.

Yes, I didnt't stop in time; I used a bit more force at the end, and the 8 mm bolt snapped right off.

And now,...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-30-2023, 12:14 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

Turning the nut, pressing the adapter back onto...

Turning the nut, pressing the adapter back onto the axle;

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/removing_adapter_10_54de15c1dc6716c6fc3e1b353e09de66223775f6.jpg
...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-29-2023, 10:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

I believe that to me, it started with buying the...

I believe that to me, it started with buying the 3-1 exhaust, and the thinner exit tube braking off, letting hot exhaust out inside the cowling,

The heating up of the aft of the engine probably...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-29-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

Okay, I managed to press it back on using a bolt...

Okay, I managed to press it back on using a bolt and a nut. And a special tool to hold the adapter still while turning the nut....

It was quite an ordeal. :D:D:D
Forum: Gas Engines
08-29-2023, 08:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

Now, when you see the propeller adapter, and the...

Now, when you see the propeller adapter, and the CH Ignition ring, you realise why it had to come off, in order to slide the magnetic ring onto the adapter;
...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-29-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

In order to mount the magnetic ring, I will have...

In order to mount the magnetic ring, I will have to remove the propeller adapter.

But, before removing the propeller adapter, I had to remove the adapter extension first;
Its just 6 hex bolts;...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-04-2023, 04:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

The CHIgnition from Adrian has arrived. Thank you...

The CHIgnition from Adrian has arrived. Thank you Adrian for a quick response;
...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-24-2023, 10:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

Adrians ignition for the Roto 130 FSI is on its...

Adrians ignition for the Roto 130 FSI is on its way. I cant't wait to get the spitfire up in the air again!

That sound.....
Forum: Gas Engines
06-30-2023, 03:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

So, does the edge of the spark-plug stick a bit...

So, does the edge of the spark-plug stick a bit above the top there, or can the oil just fill the sparkplug directly?

How does that look to you? A bit too much carbon, isnt it? After only a dozen...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-29-2023, 10:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

I will order a CHIgnition set for mine. ...

I will order a CHIgnition set for mine.



Really?? 50;1 ?

I have used 1/ 40 which means 1.25 dl in 5 litres of gasoline.

1/ 50 means 1.0 dl in 5 litres of gasoline. Which means less oil in...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-29-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

Im not so sure the stock sensors can be used on a...

Im not so sure the stock sensors can be used on a CHIgnition module? What do you think?

It could actually be the sensors that are gone on mine.

A picture of the magnet wheel and the crank and...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-28-2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

Im beginning to suspect my ignition modules too. ...

Im beginning to suspect my ignition modules too.

Their behaviour reminds me of some fake RcExcl modules a few years back. They worked for a few hours, and then the engine wouldnt run.

If you...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-26-2023, 07:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

Okay. I have made it possible to quickly...

Okay.

I have made it possible to quickly flip the plane on its back, so I can adjust the needles with the cylinders pointing upwards.

It wont stop that easily then.

Yes, the engine...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-25-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

I finally managed a flight with the Spit and the...

I finally managed a flight with the Spit and the Roto 130.

Here is the flight;
Warbirds over Evje 2023 Spitfire with Roto engine - YouTube

The only problem I have left is that the spark-plug...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-23-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

I found a german site with some interesting...

I found a german site with some interesting stuff.

I put it through google translate:

ROTO 130 experience | RC-Network.de (www-rc--network-de.translate.goog)...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-19-2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

Okay ? I wouldnt mind any links? Here...

Okay ?

I wouldnt mind any links?

Here is my youtube video on the 130 FSI;

(10) Roto 130 FSI Cooling test in CArf (FiberClassic) Spitfire - YouTube

(10) Roto 130 FSI testrun in CArf...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-19-2023, 05:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,610
Posted By kwik

Not much happening in this thread lately. I...

Not much happening in this thread lately.

I can tell you that I now have the Roto 130 FSI mounted in a FiberClassic Spitfire 1/4 Scale.

I get 4900 rpm with an Engel 26x14 propeller.

I have...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-08-2022, 04:30 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 708,516
Posted By kwik

My point regarding the ignition was as follows; ...

My point regarding the ignition was as follows;

I know that on ALL Saitos, you will have to slide the hall-sensor a bit back and forth so that you hit approx 28 degrees.

I allways do that, on...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-06-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 708,516
Posted By kwik

Yes Sparky, I'm on RCSB too. :) Lots of...

Yes Sparky, I'm on RCSB too. :)

Lots of posting there from me on Saitos.:)
Forum: Gas Engines
12-06-2022, 02:17 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 708,516
Posted By kwik

Both engines were standard non-modified engines. ...

Both engines were standard non-modified engines.

It happened twice on my engine, same cylinder.
The first time, I just replaced the cylinder. (and piston, and conrod).
The second time, the...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-05-2022, 11:38 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 708,516
Posted By kwik

Well, I don't have a FG-60 anymore. That is, I...

Well, I don't have a FG-60 anymore. That is, I have it, but one cylinder was blown of.

And this time the crank case was damaged beyond repair, too.

The same happened to my friends FG-60 as...
Forum: RC Jets
11-07-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,531
Posted By kwik

I replaced the air-valve in the nose-leg with a...

I replaced the air-valve in the nose-leg with a nipple for a 3mm air-tube, and connected it to the brake-systems air bottle.

So, just before takeoff, I fill up the air-bottle for the brakes with...
Forum: RC Jets
11-07-2022, 12:30 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,531
Posted By kwik

I had to invert my pipe, so that it points 5 deg...

I had to invert my pipe, so that it points 5 deg down at the exit. This to avoid the elevators to be heated up by the exhaust.

I never dared to do as the full scale F4's do; Full elevator at...
Forum: RC Jets
11-07-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 121,531
Posted By kwik

RCFlyerDan...

RCFlyerDan (https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/members/rcflyerdan.html);
Here is one of my takeoff's. 320mm.

(20) Skymaster F4 Phantom scale 1/7.75, Maiden flight at Warbirds over Evje 2021 -...
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