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Forum: Engine Conversions
12-30-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,136
Posted By mranga

Broke the spinner. Got a new one on order. Will...

Broke the spinner. Got a new one on order. Will resume tinkering when it arrives and post results.
Forum: Engine Conversions
12-27-2014, 01:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,136
Posted By mranga

Spark plug on ST 3000 backfires. Why?

Hello all!

I fitted up a spark plug and CDI on a glow ignition engine (Super Tigre 3000) for the fun of it and am experimenting with GLOW fuel 0% nitro, 10% Klotz and a dash of Castor, methanol...
Forum: Engine Conversions
10-05-2014, 09:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,145
Posted By mranga

Converting engine to run on E85 - smallest size that would work?

I am itching to tinker with a E85 conversion. I have a few old engines in the drawer : 46, 52, 60, 120 I'd like to try one of these out. OK I understand it is probably not worth the cost in terms of...
Forum: Engine Conversions
10-05-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,358
Posted By mranga

Looks tricky. It appears it would be safer to...

Looks tricky. It appears it would be safer to convert the engine to run on E85/Castor and keep the same ratio of oil to gasoline.
Forum: Engine Conversions
10-04-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,358
Posted By mranga

Hi Bluejets, Thanks for your reply. You...

Hi Bluejets,

Thanks for your reply. You make some good points that I had not thought about. I have two engines I am considering tinkering with. One is a SuperTigre 3000 and another is a new ASP...
Forum: Engine Conversions
10-04-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,358
Posted By mranga

Klotz K200 vs. Gas 2 Stroke oil viscosity comparison.

Hello!

I am considering converting a glow engine to run on gas but I don't want to replace the bearings to needle bearings (it gets too expensive).

So I would like to use the same ratio of...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-12-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 511
Posted By mranga

Supertigre 3000. He eats fuel like candy. No...

Supertigre 3000. He eats fuel like candy. No respect at all for my wallet.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-11-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,283
Posted By mranga

1/4-32 spark plug connector to Rc Excel Electronic ignition.

I have an urge to try a glow engine on spark ignition using E85 fuel. I was reading up on another thread that it works reasonably well even with a methanol carburetor (so I don't need to use a walbro...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-11-2014, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 511
Posted By mranga

3/32 tubing according to the reply I received...

3/32 tubing according to the reply I received from their product support.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-09-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 511
Posted By mranga

Sullivan 24 oz slant fuel tank tube size.

Hello!

I want to fit one of these on a model and was wondering what the size of the supplied brass tubing was. Can't find info on the web site.


Thanks.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-21-2014, 01:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By mranga

using zenoah g38 mount for supertigre 3000

Hello

I want to replace a g38 with a st 3000. I do not want to weaken the firewall by drilling more holes. Can I just use longer backplate screws and redrill holes on the g38 mount to suit the st...
Forum: Engine Conversions
09-28-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 843
Posted By mranga

Need Magnet mounting ring for ASP 120 conversion.

Hello

I have an ASP 120 two stroke glow engine. I want to experiment with converting the glow ignition to spark ignition (but I want to continue to run alcohol fuel with 0% nitro in the converted...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-14-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,550
Posted By mranga

RE: Turnigy 30cc Gas engine Please post here what your personal experience has been with these engines.

The bearings do not have sufficient clearance for press fit bearings. They are good quality bearings (NSK). To get them out, you have to dis-assemble the engine. The shaft is on there really tight....
Forum: Gas Engines
05-12-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,928
Posted By mranga

RE: Gas engine starts and splutters out

How does one get a Bowman ring for a specific engine? I've seen a page published by Frank Bowman with several engine models for which he makes rings but not this one.

Should I break the engine in...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-11-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,928
Posted By mranga

RE: Gas engine starts and splutters out

The continuing saga of Ranga vs. Turnigy 30 cc.

Today I finally got the thing started. I am not sure but here's what I *think* did the trick finally:

On dis-assembling the cylinder, I...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-21-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,928
Posted By mranga

RE: Gas engine starts and splutters out

It has an electronic ignition so I don't think that could be an issue. It is an air leak somewhere It think. If not the carb then the bearing seal (less likely from what I am reading) or maybe both. ...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-21-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,928
Posted By mranga

RE: Gas engine starts and splutters out

Thank you all. Your willingness to help has been terrific!<div>
</div><div> This thread gives me several things to check on. I am going to start by cutting new gaskets for the carb. I did notice...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-21-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,928
Posted By mranga

RE: Gas engine starts and splutters out

I did change the spark plug to a NKG CM6 spark plug and I am using fresh 93 octane gas with 1:32 two stroke lubricant.
Forum: Gas Engines
04-21-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,928
Posted By mranga

RE: Gas engine starts and splutters out

I am trying to start it by hand. I don't have a starter at my disposal. ( I would buy a used large starter if I can find one but I would be happy if I can avoid the expense of buying a new one. )  I...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-20-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,928
Posted By mranga

RE: Gas engine starts and splutters out

It is a turnigy 30 cc gas engine. I've tried  different carbs so I am fairly confident the carb is good.

I've been reading that these engines have bad sealing issues with the front bearings....
Forum: Gas Engines
04-20-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,928
Posted By mranga

Gas engine starts and splutters out

Hello,

Iam new to gas engines. I think Ibought a dud engine. It starts and runs for about two seconds and stops. Any clues about what the problem could be? Could this be caused by an air leak (for...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-20-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,225
Posted By mranga

RE: Help needed to re-assemble WT carb

Thanks for the tips. Ire-assembled the throttle shaft and the secured the butterfly to it with some BLUEloctite. Will BLUE(242) loctite suffice ?
Forum: Gas Engines
03-18-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,225
Posted By mranga

RE: Help needed to re-assemble WT carb

Truckracer:Yes you are correct.. There is a drilling at right angles to the throttle shaft. However, I do not see any cam. The throttle shaft looks quite round. Perhaps the cam that was supposed to...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-18-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,225
Posted By mranga

Help needed to re-assemble WT carb

I took a WT-542 carb apart and out popped a cylindrical brass part which I later found to be the "nozzle assembly check valve".

I don't exactly know where the part goes. The service manual has a...
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-02-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,094
Posted By mranga

RE: Homelite 25cc electronic ignition conversion question.

A couple of unrelated followon questions related to your picture (but not to my original question) :

You have a connection from the top of the carb to what looks to be a crank case vent (the red...
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