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Forum: Glow Engines
06-17-2016, 12:56 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 521,286
Posted By gregquin

For those of us that may be interested, Adrian at...

For those of us that may be interested, Adrian at CH has updated his website to include the OS carby adaptors, so we can replace the original "ordinary" carby with one that works!
His stock is...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-08-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 521,286
Posted By gregquin

RE: UMS Evolution Radial Care and Operation

Hi.

So what needle settings is everyone using? High needle settings are mentioned in a few posts, but no mention of the idle setting. How many turns out from fully closed?

I ask, because...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-16-2012, 04:47 AM
Replies: 696
Views: 125,290
Posted By gregquin

RE: Don Lein/Holman 1/5 FW-190A8

Interesting numbers...

According to my thrust program, with your cut down prop you are getting about 75mph top speed using around 3.5 horsepower to do it, and generating 17 pounds of static...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-11-2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 521,286
Posted By gregquin

RE: UMS Evolution Radial Care and Operation

Peashooter is still underway. But the 7-70 is not looking good for it. The cowl ring on the peashooter is considerably larger than the engine, and it just wouldn't look right. (The Peashooter has a...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-09-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 521,286
Posted By gregquin

RE: UMS Evolution Radial Care and Operation

Hey Ross.

I have one of the UMS Seidels 7-70. I have that in a 97" Gee Bee Y from Austar Models. You will have no problems at all with the 7-77.
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
05-22-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 1,055
Views: 102,334
Posted By gregquin

RE: Seidel 7-70 radial: Help me decide!

I bought direct from Germany. Took about 4 weeks which included making it so not too bad.

Greg
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
05-22-2011, 06:47 AM
Replies: 1,055
Views: 102,334
Posted By gregquin

RE: Seidel 7-70 radial: Help me decide!

When I bought my Glow7 and balancer, they came already wired with the MPX connectors in place. It even came with a Deans connector for the battery already soldered. The only thing I had to do, was...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
05-20-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1,055
Views: 102,334
Posted By gregquin

RE: Seidel 7-70 radial: Help me decide!

Hello

I am not so sure that would be a good idea. Those plugs are bananna plugs after all, and with 7 Glowplugs being driven through them with 2-3 amps per plug, we are pulling a hefty amount...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-03-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1,055
Views: 102,334
Posted By gregquin

RE: Seidel 7-70 radial: Help me decide!

Ok, 2nd weekend's attempt with the Seidel in the Gee Bee Y

Once the Glow system was recalibrated for the new battery, it behaved as it should, and the Seidel started and ran happily.

Still...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-02-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1,055
Views: 102,334
Posted By gregquin

RE: Seidel 7-70 radial: Help me decide!

Hi All.

Anthony, I have the 27% Gee Bee Y from Greenmodels/Pacific Aeromodels.

97" Wingspan, weighs around 22 pounds. I am using the Seidel 7-70 in it. Its a perfect fit!

Was out...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-27-2010, 02:45 AM
Replies: 3,922
Views: 800,682
Posted By gregquin

RE: Everything Radial Engines

My Seidel 7-70 has now had 3/4 of an hour on it. Am starting to adjust the needle 1 click each run. So should start to see some power from it very soon....even though its impressive now.

For...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
09-22-2010, 01:20 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,950
Posted By gregquin

RE: Saito's 60-70 class gasoline engine!

Well I got my 14 several months ago. Been flying it in a VQ Mustang until the radio failed.... I had just done a loop when the radio ceased, so it kept looping and looping and looping and....you get...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-22-2010, 12:24 AM
Replies: 3,922
Views: 800,682
Posted By gregquin

RE: Everything Radial Engines

Thanks Felix.

I can get Klotz oil here so between Maxxam using Wildcat fuel (klotz oil in their brand fuel) and you using Klotz as well, I think I know what oil
I will be using.

Using...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-21-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3,922
Views: 800,682
Posted By gregquin

RE: Everything Radial Engines

Thanks again Maxam.

I don't think I was clear enough in my questions. The ratio of methanol to oil is not my concern. I am more after the brand of oil that is used.

That being said, I...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-21-2010, 07:32 AM
Replies: 3,922
Views: 800,682
Posted By gregquin

RE: Everything Radial Engines

What oil is everyone using in the7-70 Seidel? Instructions state 10% for running in and scaling back to 6% after several hours and recommends a synthetic oil,
but I was wondering what people are...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-20-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3,922
Views: 800,682
Posted By gregquin

RE: Everything Radial Engines

Well My Seidel 7-70 has arrived from HobbyKing.

Ordered it on the 11th and it's arrived today, the 21st.

Not bad at all I reckon.

Now to put it on the bench and get it running...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-17-2010, 06:35 AM
Replies: 3,922
Views: 800,682
Posted By gregquin

RE: Everything Radial Engines

Thanks for that, I will grab a 24*12 and 24*10 right now..... never hurts to have options.

A friend of mine has a Saito 170 triple in a Seafury, and its awesome. I have a Saito 100 flat twin in...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-17-2010, 06:16 AM
Replies: 3,922
Views: 800,682
Posted By gregquin

RE: Everything Radial Engines

Hi Everyone.

Been reading through the forum, and thought its time to join in.

Just purchased a Seidel 7-70 from Hobbyking. It has left Hong Kong, and is currently somewhere in the middle...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
08-06-2009, 02:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,950
Posted By gregquin

RE: Saito's 60-70 class gasoline engine!

Many comments have been made about how the FG-14 is based on the 82, but I wonder how many people have actually compared this motor to the Saito 82?
The 82 has a displacement of 13.80cc the FG-14...
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