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Forum: Everything Diesel
01-26-2004, 08:37 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 60,168
Posted By bristol

RE: 4 stroke diesels

I e-mailed Neil and was told that they are not presently selling nor thinking about selling a 4 stroke diesel. He was kind enough to let me know that it would be difficult for a lay person to do the...
Forum: Everything Diesel
01-20-2004, 02:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,805
Posted By bristol

RE: Long distance Diesel?

I was thinking about the same regulator for an airplane I'm building but I seem to remember reading that diesel would affect the cline regulator. do not know about the Ironbay one. Anyone knows...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-09-2004, 02:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,345
Posted By bristol

RE: smallest gas engine

On thing to have in mind when converting a glow to gas is the percentage of oil used. Typically, people would use the same percentage (32:1, 40:1 or 50:1) as in gassers. This I hear is incorrect...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-08-2004, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,345
Posted By bristol

RE: smallest gas engine

Today I received an e-mail from Mecoa advising me that I was put on a waiting list for the .40 2 stroke italian gas ignition engine. Anyone wishing for one should e-mail Mecoa.
Forum: Everything Diesel
01-05-2004, 12:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,616
Posted By bristol

RE: numbers

In my case, I have never used diesels before because no one in my club uses one so I can't ask anyone for help. Of course, none of the local hobby shops carry the engines nor the fuel.
I have had...
Forum: Everything Diesel
01-05-2004, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,124
Posted By bristol

RE: Diesel Vs. Gas Ignition Efficiency

CHI does one and so does Tran-sil Products. You can contact Al Diem at Tran-sil at 1 801-936-7254 in Utah. I spoke to Al and he told me that you can in fact convert a 4 stroke glow to ignition with...
Forum: Everything Diesel
01-04-2004, 08:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By bristol

RE: 4 stroke diesel

To keep everyone up to date, it seems PAW does not produce the 4 stroke diesel, as per Dr. Diesel. Laser did a short run on a 4 stroke diesel in 2000 but they are not planning on building any more....
Forum: Everything Diesel
01-04-2004, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,124
Posted By bristol

RE: Diesel Vs. Gas Ignition Efficiency

Thanks for all the help. I think I'm going to try both 2 stroke diesel and 4 stroke ignition. The benefit of diesel is that it will be easier to fit a Genesis generator to the front of the engine. ...
Forum: Everything Diesel
01-02-2004, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,124
Posted By bristol

RE: Diesel Vs. Gas Ignition Efficiency

Thanks for correcting me. Definitely this site has been a university for me.

Since you seem to know a lot about the subject, please let me abuse your kindness and ask you a few additional...
Forum: Everything Diesel
01-02-2004, 09:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By bristol

RE: 4 stroke diesel

Would you be willing to sell one? I'm not really looking for power, more for fuel economy. I'm not sure if I can offer you to purchase one in the forum and not in Marketplace. Does someone know?
Forum: Everything Diesel
01-01-2004, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By bristol

RE: 4 stroke diesel

Would your friend be willing to sell one or could you please ask him how they worked?

Thanks
Forum: Gas Engines
12-31-2003, 03:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,345
Posted By bristol

RE: smallest gas engine

I appreciate the info. May not be practical for everyday use but maybe it will be for my specific purpose. Anyways, I need a new project. I have way to many planes in my stable so I am looking for...
Forum: Everything Diesel
12-31-2003, 03:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By bristol

RE: 4 stroke diesel

I'll keep you posted. Bob Davis very graciously answered my email in about a minute flat. Unluckily, his company is not interested in these engines. With such a high development cost and small...
Forum: Everything Diesel
12-31-2003, 06:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By bristol

RE: 4 stroke diesel

Thanks. I'll try Laser. The reason or looking at a 4 stroke diesel is for eficiency. I'm trying o build a Senior Telemater for endurance. Seems like gas ignition, diesel 2 stroke or diesel 4...
Forum: Everything Diesel
12-30-2003, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By bristol

4 stroke diesel

Hi:

With the risk of showing my stupidity, if 4 strokers are more efficient than 2 strokers and diesels are more efficient than glow, how come there aren't any 4 stoke diesels? I have a...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-30-2003, 09:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,345
Posted By bristol

RE: smallest gas engine

Thanks guys. I do mean ignition engines on gasoline or coleman fuel. I do have a cox .010. It is a miracle how it works. I'll try to get the italian job or the Maloney. Thanks again and Happy...
Forum: Everything Diesel
12-30-2003, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,124
Posted By bristol

RE: Diesel Vs. Gas Ignition Efficiency

Thanks for the info guys. As you said, Maynard & co. used a OS 60 on ignition. Although the kit is sold for the convertion, the problem is the carb. Maynard reworked his quite a bit, something I...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-29-2003, 02:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,345
Posted By bristol

smallest gas engine

Whats the smallest gas engine available. I'm looking for something less than 1 ci.

Thanks
Forum: Everything Diesel
12-29-2003, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,124
Posted By bristol

Diesel Vs. Gas Ignition Efficiency

I am planning on building a Senior Telemaster for endurance. I am trying to decide what type of engine to use, gas or diesel. Since I would need a small engine, I would need to convert a glow 4...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-14-2003, 04:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,160
Posted By bristol

GP shoestring owners

In my case, I do not believe that I have a weight problem. Even with the saito 100, the plane lands slowly and does not show any bad stalling tendencies. I believe the plane is build light enough...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-13-2003, 01:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,160
Posted By bristol

GP shoestring owners

I have mine with a saito 100. I have an 800 mah battery under the wing mounting plate and the receiver just forward of that. I still needed 1.25 ounces of lead just in front of the elevator hige...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-27-2003, 03:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,160
Posted By bristol

GP shoestring owners

I flew the plane again this week end. I changed the plug for an OS type F on my Saito 100 and changed from a 14-8 to a 15-6 APC. I am now able to lower the idle enough so the plane doesn't move. ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-22-2003, 07:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,160
Posted By bristol

GP shoestring owners

I just finished my shoestring last week. I have a Saito 100 with a 14-8 APC. It has unlimited vertical. Flies great. I only have a couple of suggestions while building it. I glassed the wing...
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