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Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-09-2007, 07:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,421
Posted By littlekicker

RE: gas engines?

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the info, Im still keen to try this..... If you had any observations regarding my choice of gear ratios it would be appreciated. I have posted the details in the thread...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-07-2007, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By littlekicker

RE: New Fiberglass Project

I would also be very interested in seeing how its done!
Regards
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-07-2007, 06:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,421
Posted By littlekicker

RE: gas engines?

Hi I'm trying to fit one of these to an 1/8th buggy!

http://www.compagnucci.it/racing/uk/motore_uk.htm

Its from the "1/8" car shown here.

http://www.mecoa.com/compagnucci/index.htm
...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-05-2007, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,844
Posted By littlekicker

Using a Compagnucci petrol engine in a buggy.

Hi

I have an old Mugan Athlete buggy which is in great shape, almost never run and a Compagnucci .39 petrol engine which I would like to combine to make a fun only buggy for use on short grass...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-02-2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,637
Posted By littlekicker

RE: Can anyone tell me what this old car is??

Looks like you have your answer!!! I missed the twin trailing arms on your first picture!! my eyesight!lol
Maybe yours has been modified to alow a change of gear ratio?
Have you had it running...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-02-2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,637
Posted By littlekicker

RE: Can anyone tell me what this old car is??

Hi Mike, That one you have linked to is so very close to the one I have, even down to the radio box, now sadly smashed and removed!!! Its a fantastic piece of engineering, no plastic parts!!!!
Wish...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-30-2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,637
Posted By littlekicker

RE: Can anyone tell me what this old car is??

Hi

I can't tell you what car it is, but I have one that is very similar, the basic structure is the same, with the chassis rails and side elevations and rolover bar in aluminium, the rear...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-09-2007, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,652
Posted By littlekicker

RE: Low compression when hot

Thanks to everyone for the advice, looks like im worrying about something thats normal!!!

Very interesting to read all the info, I dont have any high performance glow engines like the Nelson,...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-07-2007, 09:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,652
Posted By littlekicker

RE: Low compression when hot

Thanks, I understand now, Im not convinced by ABC engines!! Just doesnt seam to make good engineering sence for maximum performance, at opperating temperature the "blow by" past the piston skirt must...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-06-2007, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,652
Posted By littlekicker

RE: Low compression when hot

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This is somewhat true. When it stops running, the aluminum piston head will start cooling faster than the chrome plated brass sleeve. They can't contract at the same speed because the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-06-2007, 02:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,652
Posted By littlekicker

RE: Low compression when hot

Hi, Yes it still runs ok, but requires an electric starter to start it when hot.

I thought the ABC engines were designed in such a way that the piston and cylinder expanded at the same rate to...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-06-2007, 12:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,652
Posted By littlekicker

Low compression when hot

Hi all,

I am running in an mds 48 and have noticed when its hot the commpression is very low, yet when cold its very strong.
Is this correct? I have noticed this effect on another engine I own...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-17-2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,042
Posted By littlekicker

RE: OS FS80 rebuild advise sought

Just to conclude, I got the required screw and some o rings, bearings and bits and bobs to finish the engine from John Haytree. He seems to know there engines insoide out and has a good range of...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-12-2007, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,042
Posted By littlekicker

RE: OS FS80 rebuild advise sought

Thanks, I spoke to the OS engine guru at ripmax today, and he agrees that is the part, but its a special order part which is out of stock.... He thinks it would be atleast a couple of months to get...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-11-2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,042
Posted By littlekicker

RE: OS FS80 rebuild advise sought

Cheers Proptop, I have measured the bearing thats worn and it a fairly standard size at 19mm OD 7mm ID 6mm W, so I will change it. The others seem fine, the longditudanal play is only evident when...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-11-2007, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,042
Posted By littlekicker

OS FS80 rebuild advise sought

Hi All,

This is my first post on here!

I recently bought a old OS FS80 four stroke in kit form, its the type with rear camshaft.
I have assembled the engine more or less and have a few...
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