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Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
12-03-2005, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,726
Posted By Sands

RE: Century Swift

I just purchase a whole package today. I will pick it up tomorrow.

I believe it has a hollow 10mm shaft.

Can't tell you much more though for now.
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
05-24-2004, 02:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,643
Posted By Sands

Wrong size nut for crankshaft

I don't know about any of the rest of you but my problem turned out to be the nut supplied in the kit to hold on the fan. Its 6mm and will tighten down and make you think everything is ok. My heli...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-24-2004, 02:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,359
Posted By Sands

Just when I thought it was solved

The kit supplied a 6mm nut for the motor also supplied in the kit the problem is the crankshaft is 7mm. The nut would tighten and all seemed well and good the helicopter even started and ran well but...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
05-23-2004, 09:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,643
Posted By Sands

RE: Hawk fan spins off while starting.

I am very glad Mark turned me on to this thread since I have been dealing with this same issue but being a newbie I thought the motor had frozen up. I will probably print this one out and keep it...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
05-23-2004, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 731
Posted By Sands

RE: hawk engine removal method ?

Thanks,
It worked just like you guys said. A very big thanks for the thread concerning my fan/clutch issue. I will be spending some time there. Now to figure out how to tighten it back properlyl. I...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-23-2004, 08:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,359
Posted By Sands

Update: I found the problem

I found the problem. It was the fan after all!!!! Sure enough it was loose and had allowed the clutch to come half way out so everything was binding. Now If I can tighten it properly and put it back...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-23-2004, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,359
Posted By Sands

RE: apparent frozen O.S. engine ?

Update:

I now have the motor halfway out (a challenge to say the least) and once the muffler was off and the motor had started to drop from the mounted position but I could still push on the...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
05-23-2004, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 731
Posted By Sands

hawk engine removal method ?

It looks like I have to remove my O.S. engine on my Hawk sport because hopefully my fan became loose or I have a clutch problem that is preventing me from turning my engine over. Do I have to remove...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-23-2004, 12:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,359
Posted By Sands

RE: apparent frozen O.S. engine ?

Bill,

I bought the kit from LHS in August 03 and once you mentioned it I looked for info on the warranty and found none in the manual. Hopefully its a year. Thanks for the advice about letting...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-23-2004, 01:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,359
Posted By Sands

RE: apparent frozen O.S. engine ?

MB,
I am a newbie and while I am not excited about taking the engine, clutch, and fan assembly out. I am hoping you are right and my motor is not toast from some bizarre mistake I made that no one...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-23-2004, 12:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,359
Posted By Sands

RE: apparent frozen O.S. engine ?

MB,
Thanks for the attempt as I am desperate. By Idle bar plug do you mean something you put in the cylinder to hold the piston in place so you can tighten the clutch assembly to the shaft for...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-22-2004, 09:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,359
Posted By Sands

apparent frozen O.S. engine ?

Help.
I will describe the course of events as well as I can and hopefully somebody with a lot more knowledge can advise me.

Day 1. I was excited to start my Century Hawk Sport heli for the...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
09-13-2003, 07:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,322
Posted By Sands

RE: Hawk build questions

Update for everyone,

I was out of town for work all week so I haven't had time to do much. I did buy a 1400 mAh battery and figured out the servo connector situation. Dave, the security clips...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
09-02-2003, 03:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,322
Posted By Sands

Hawk build questions

Dave,

Yes I got Real Flight G2 and have been trying it out but not enough. I spent about 20 minutes practicing tonight. Btw I heard it is a good idea to enlarge the heli up to 3 or 4 times it size...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
08-26-2003, 03:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,322
Posted By Sands

Hawk build questions

Thanks C.P. & Fili,

After a day to sort things out I am realizing like you guys said that I will just have to be patient and persistent which I will be.

C.P. I bought a cheap caliper and you...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
08-25-2003, 02:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,322
Posted By Sands

Hawk build questions

Pedro,

Go Cowboys !!!!!!
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
08-25-2003, 02:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,322
Posted By Sands

Hawk build questions

Thanks Pedro,

I am sitting here building and with my next question you will I am sure see an email from me.

Thanks again Ron.
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
08-25-2003, 02:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,322
Posted By Sands

Hawk build questions

Pedro,

Thanks for the response, I was beginning to think I was completely on my own. I was very frustrated and went to Home depot to try to see the measurements of washers but there was nothing to...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
08-24-2003, 09:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,322
Posted By Sands

Hawk build questions

So far my building experience is a joke.

With an airplane the instructions include pictures of all the parts so you can easily identify them when you are unsure but with this kit they might as...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
08-24-2003, 03:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,322
Posted By Sands

Hawk build questions

I am just sitting down to start building my new Hawk sport and have already run into a few questions.

The first thing they have you do is to install the clutch and fan to the engine. they have you...
Forum: Beginners
06-18-2003, 05:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 810
Posted By Sands

OS 61FX Break In- Help Needed

Its been awhile but here it goes.

Turned out my starting problem was a weak battery in my glow plug igniter. once I replaced it she started right up but I experienced two problems right away....
Forum: Kit Building
05-30-2003, 05:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,217
Posted By Sands

Best kit manufaturer??? Opinions welcome.

So far for me the Great Planes/Top Flite kits as well as the Sig kits have been everything I could have asked them to be.

I would like to build one of thier bipes next does anybody have an...
Forum: Kit Building
05-30-2003, 04:53 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,960
Posted By Sands

Great ideas and worthless trash

These gems are why I enjoy building kits ! without them as a kid I would burn out on the tedious or difficult to complete correctly tasks. Now they are a breeze. Wish they were around then mabey I...
Forum: Beginners
05-30-2003, 01:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 810
Posted By Sands

OS 61FX Break In- Help Needed

Dennis,

I just got back in town after leaving my question and I am going to give your suggestion a try. I will advise for everyone else if this fixes the problem. Thanks again for the input.

Ron
Forum: Beginners
05-26-2003, 04:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 810
Posted By Sands

OS 61FX Break In- Help Needed

I also am just trying to start my OS 61FX for the first time. It started once and ran for about 20 seconds but when I tried to start it again it has flooded every time. I have followed the procedure...
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