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Forum: Glow Engines
12-31-2023, 07:24 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,393,791
Posted By YellowBlueBird

The exhaust valve on saito 125 very black. ...

The exhaust valve on saito 125 very black. Appears to be carbon build up. Can this cause backfiring?
Been away for awhile. Finally found out why I felt so bad. Been in chemo chair for 5 months...
Replies: 3
Views: 975
Posted By YellowBlueBird

Hi Andy, I was hoping you would see this. I...

Hi Andy,
I was hoping you would see this. I have not purchased yet. A review of the manuals for the available unit, SPMA95871 states 4.1 to 5.5 volts as the upper limit. Oops they are still using...
Replies: 3
Views: 975
Posted By YellowBlueBird

gps with spektrum receiver

Spektrum gps units are limited to 5.5V.
My airplane uses 2C LIPO. What gps can be used with my setup.

Jerry
Forum: Glow Engines
02-02-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,393,791
Posted By YellowBlueBird

My error in the post 53508 I should have said...

My error in the post 53508 I should have said exhaust stroke. Fingers working faster than brain.
Once this rain and cold let up, 19 Friday morning, the engine will be tested with new plug and...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-02-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,393,791
Posted By YellowBlueBird

The glow plug is a type F, I live in the south...

The glow plug is a type F, I live in the south noted for humidity in the summer. The fuel is 15% nitro or 10%. This may be the glow plug that came with it and it has many flights over abut two...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-02-2023, 07:12 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,393,791
Posted By YellowBlueBird

Back to the125a that backfires. The clearance...

Back to the125a that backfires. The clearance was much more than .01 for the valve adjustment. Could this be the problem or should I keep looking?

So sad about Sig. Sig coverall will be...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-31-2023, 08:24 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,393,791
Posted By YellowBlueBird

Thanks I will check that this afternnon.

Thanks
I will check that this afternnon.
Forum: Glow Engines
01-30-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,393,791
Posted By YellowBlueBird

Have finally gotten around to taking the valve...

Have finally gotten around to taking the valve covers off of my saito 125a that has been backfireing. It appears that the exhaust valve is still closing as the intake valve opens. How many degrees...
Forum: Kit Building
01-11-2023, 07:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 704
Posted By YellowBlueBird

Seamaster ll

has anyone built a Seamaster ll? Or any of Ken Willard's seaplanes. Doing a search on Seamaster ll came up empty..

Thanks
Jerry
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By YellowBlueBird

The four cell NiMH 2000ma batteries seem to work...

The four cell NiMH 2000ma batteries seem to work very well in our 60 and smaller glow planes. Check HH to get an idea what is available in receiver batteries. The 2000ma NiMH is about the same...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-06-2022, 05:25 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,393,791
Posted By YellowBlueBird

Thanks guys. I will pull it apart and see what...

Thanks guys. I will pull it apart and see what I find.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-05-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,393,791
Posted By YellowBlueBird

What is the most likely cause of a 125a...

What is the most likely cause of a 125a backfiring with enough force to split the spinner. This started happening after a prop strike. what should I look for?
08-02-2022, 07:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,768
Posted By YellowBlueBird

Li Ion is not noted for high discharge rate. The...

Li Ion is not noted for high discharge rate. The same thought had occurred to me.

Thanks for the research
Jerry
08-01-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,768
Posted By YellowBlueBird

image of battery

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Li ion battery
08-01-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,768
Posted By YellowBlueBird

battery type

The smart battery is a 2200 ma 50c.
08-01-2022, 07:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,768
Posted By YellowBlueBird

smarat charges and LiPo and Li ion

my smart charger is marked for Li Pol but my smart batteries are Li ion. Does it make any difference?
07-28-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 995
Posted By YellowBlueBird

It is balanced

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07-22-2022, 03:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 995
Posted By YellowBlueBird

Upon close examination the prop was made from...

Upon close examination the prop was made from laminated wood. One of the laminations must have been really heavy wood.

Jerry
07-20-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 995
Posted By YellowBlueBird

I am going with prop worm on this one. It is a...

I am going with prop worm on this one. It is a wood prop. The distance from tip to hole is the same for both blades. From side of hub to hole is 1mm greater on one side than the other. Calipers...
07-19-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 995
Posted By YellowBlueBird

Prop drilled off center

Prop drilled off center 1mm toward the hub side. A piece of solder 3/8" long added to the light hub side made little difference. Is there any way to save the prop? Is the 1mm off center likely to...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-10-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 481
Posted By YellowBlueBird

what engine is this

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1325/dsc_1707_5a8a62c986989290f52faafb2bcd69d0cd03d2c8.jpg
No markings in this view...
Forum: Kit Building
10-04-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,543
Posted By YellowBlueBird

Thanks Scale Only, I have rigged up something...

Thanks Scale Only,
I have rigged up something that works but not as well as a Venessa rig. Neat the way you fastened the pipe to the ceiling. It should work with big heavy airplanes.

Jerry
Forum: Kit Building
10-02-2021, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 364,025
Posted By YellowBlueBird

Not enough weight added to account for the...

Not enough weight added to account for the increase in speed which is substantial.. I think the wing incidence could have changed due to needing new pins in the leading edge to mate with the...
Forum: Kit Building
10-02-2021, 12:13 AM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 364,025
Posted By YellowBlueBird

After repairing a damaged wing, my ultrasport...

After repairing a damaged wing, my ultrasport lands at a very high speed. Balance has been checked. What could be causing this?
Forum: Kit Building
10-02-2021, 12:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,543
Posted By YellowBlueBird

Thanks, just what I need.

Thanks, just what I need.
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