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Forum: Glow Engines
07-22-2010, 08:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,412
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: I am getting on a plane to Japan for OS support

Here is how I solved the 81a rusty bearing problem...http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8081552/anchors_9161332/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#9161332 post #20
Forum: Glow Engines
02-27-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,438
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: OS FSa-72

I recently disassembled my OS 81a after about 30 flights in my U-Can-Do 46. I previously had installed a breather and a cam oiling nipple as shown in my post #20 at ...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-26-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,489
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: 1989 Saito 50 question

I recently rebuilt my son's crash damaged Saito 50 which required replacement of the cylinder and backplate. I also installed the velocity stack. While I am not a Saito fan I must admit that it does...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-21-2009, 10:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 21,829
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: SAITO history

Here is the Lee review for the FA-270T
Forum: Glow Engines
12-20-2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 21,829
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: SAITO history

Here is the Lee review for the FA 120
Forum: Glow Engines
12-19-2009, 10:30 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 21,829
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: SAITO history

Here is the Lee review for the FA-200Ti
Forum: Glow Engines
12-19-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 21,829
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: SAITO history

Here is the Lee review for the FA-100
Forum: Glow Engines
12-19-2009, 10:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 21,829
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: SAITO history

Here is the Lee review for the FA-91
Forum: Glow Engines
12-18-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 21,829
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: SAITO history

Here is a Lee review on the FA 56
Forum: Glow Engines
12-18-2009, 11:19 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 21,829
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: SAITO history

Here is a Lee review on the FA 72
Forum: Glow Engines
12-18-2009, 11:12 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 21,829
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: SAITO history

Here is a Lee review on the updated FA 65
Forum: Glow Engines
10-10-2009, 08:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,022
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: Review of the OS FSa-56 and FSa-81

Edited to remove oversize photo which has been moved to my previous post.
Forum: Glow Engines
10-10-2009, 08:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,022
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: Review of the OS FSa-56 and FSa-81

After reading the very complimentary reviews in two model mags, I decided to to try one when Tower hobbies offered a $75 international discount on the OS 81a.

I discontinued the breakin when it...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-10-2009, 01:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,780
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: What to expect from a O.S 120 FS

Black oil is usually a sign of aluminum wear. Engines with rear breathers are notorious for sludging in the camshaft areas, especially if after run oil is not used after each days flying.. I would...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-09-2009, 08:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,780
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: What to expect from a O.S 120 FS

I had the same low and midrange mixture problems with my OS 120 FS engines on muffler pressure. I went to the Perry shaker pumps and the problem went away. The original OS mufflers supplied with...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-26-2009, 08:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,780
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: What to expect from a O.S 120 FS

I have been running 3 OS 120 FS engines since 1985 on homebrew 5% nitro, 15% oil with no problems. The addition of 3 to 5% Acetone will help starting and acceleration below 55degrees F. Crankcase...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-02-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,197
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: O.S 81A Question.

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My experience is that as carbon buildup in the muffler increases over time, larger granules of carbon are forced into the fuel tank which restrict the fuel flow and cause...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-30-2009, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 982
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: Spring change on FS91

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The pic shows valve spring compressor tools I made from scrap hard .040" aluminum. Tool on left is for OS 61 FS and tool on right is for OS 70, 91 120 and Saito 70. The piece...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-01-2009, 01:29 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 52,031
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: Saito 115 cam lubrication

In the pic of the cam followers, the lower ones are those removed from the Saito 72 referred to in my post #22 on page 1. The two top followers are new parts shown for comparison purposes.

The...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-28-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 52,031
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: Saito 115 cam lubrication

Almost any tear down of a Saito medium engine actually requires refacing/replacement of the cam followers

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Forum: Glow Engines
02-08-2009, 09:52 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 52,031
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: Saito 115 cam lubrication

I recently rebuilt a crash damaged Saito 72 with reportedly less than 5 hours running time total. Both cam followers had the outer edges worn on opposing sides giving the appearance of a slightly...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-15-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,468
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: O.S. 52 Four stroke status

Here is a low cost stack made from a piece of 3/8" inside diameter refrigeration tubing and glued to the carb with Gorilla Glue. It has worked very well for the past year.

The second stack is...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-01-2008, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,233
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: Info on the OS #72 Carburetor

Dave......My message was not deliverable to the email address you provided. Do you have an alternate?
Forum: Glow Engines
12-01-2008, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,233
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: Info on the OS #72 Carburetor

This carb came with the 1972 version of the OS 60FGP, the original Goldhead. The idle mixture was adjusted by replacing the idle mix jet with one of the 3 jets which were supplied with the carb. #2...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-22-2008, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,178
Posted By Waco Driver

RE: Problem with Saito rocker shaft

This is the result of insufficient torque on the rocker arm shaft. If you have an older clock repair man in your town, he can likely make up a bushing and cut the proper thread.
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