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Forum: Gas Engines
08-06-2019, 07:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,094
Posted By Rocketman_

Truckracer, thank you for sharing your knowledge...

Truckracer, thank you for sharing your knowledge about the fuel that we use and thank you for suggesting the sources where ethanol free gasoline might be found. I know a gas model flier who owns a...
Forum: 3D Flying!
08-05-2019, 06:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,853
Posted By Rocketman_

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/513x569/ucd_dle20_3_3500b77138162046346c5bb0f36cb11dadd2eb81.jpg...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-04-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,094
Posted By Rocketman_

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/703x703/fuel_inlet_screen_3_bdd6666d1623951cd3de334b0778b96bd1df5d71.jpg

When my DLE-20RA eventually required full throttle to maintain a...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-21-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,689
Posted By Rocketman_

You will need to buy a thin-wall, deep socket. ...

You will need to buy a thin-wall, deep socket.
The spark plug wrench that is provided with the engine will also fit in the recess of the prop hub but I have never tried to use it to remove the prop...
09-12-2015, 06:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,367
Posted By Rocketman_

The answer is yes. I use the Hanger 9 Digital...

The answer is yes. I use the Hanger 9 Digital Variable Load Voltmeter. Just plug it into the plane's charging jack at the field, take a quick reading and you're done.
The instructions that I...
09-11-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,367
Posted By Rocketman_

The best receiver battery for me is Li-Ion. A123...

The best receiver battery for me is Li-Ion. A123 is a great advancement in battery technology but not for me. Once I found out that there was no field instrument that could accurately keep track of...
09-08-2015, 06:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,741
Posted By Rocketman_

The Perry VP-30 pump comes with a piece of...

The Perry VP-30 pump comes with a piece of pressure line and a tiny pressure nipple. The nipple is installed by drilling and tapping a hole in the crankcase cover. Nothing else is needed except for...
Forum: 3D Flying!
09-07-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,297
Posted By Rocketman_

APC 15x6 (not wide)

APC 15x6 (not wide)
09-07-2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,741
Posted By Rocketman_

If the banjo fitting on the high-speed needle...

If the banjo fitting on the high-speed needle valve housing is loose, the engine will run erratically. It is too loose if you can rotate it with your fingertip.

I believe I read that you are...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-03-2015, 08:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,644
Posted By Rocketman_

I too am using Coleman fuel in the appropriate...

I too am using Coleman fuel in the appropriate device shown below and it works just fine, as some have described. I can also confirm that it runs hot, just as others have said. :p *running for my...
Replies: 29
Views: 2,515
Posted By Rocketman_

Wondering why some spaces between words were left...

Wondering why some spaces between words were left out of my previous post after it was uploaded (post#11).
Replies: 29
Views: 2,515
Posted By Rocketman_

I believe that what we are seeing is alag by...

I believe that what we are seeing is alag by their service provider. The RCU pages pop onto the screen immediatelyonce the server responds. They loadquickly because they appear to be free of those...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-30-2015, 05:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,870
Posted By Rocketman_

It could be a spark plug problem. I once had a...

It could be a spark plug problem. I once had a spark plug that would fire in open air but would not fire in the engine under compression.
 



Buying a new DA35cc just to get another Walbro...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-27-2015, 05:35 AM
Replies: 822
Views: 108,960
Posted By Rocketman_

I use a sturdier and less noisy Bisson muffler. ...

I use a sturdier and less noisy Bisson muffler.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2105983http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2105984
Forum: The Clubhouse
05-20-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 28,956
Posted By Rocketman_

Thanks for that link. It is a funny but a sadly...

Thanks for that link. It is a funny but a sadly a true piece (not casting aspersions on this thread).
Forum: RC Jets
04-08-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 19,115
Posted By Rocketman_

The yellow pump shown in the pictures is a very...

The yellow pump shown in the pictures is a very cheap one from Harbor Freight. It is powered by my general purpose 12 Volt, 12AH motorcycle wet battery on my field box. That scale twin war bird is...
Forum: 3D Flying!
02-23-2015, 06:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,821
Posted By Rocketman_

http://www.link-model.com/product/1483.html The...

http://www.link-model.com/product/1483.html
The Katana X in the link above looks like the really great Katana X once sold by Ultra RC. You may have to buy a shipping container full of them to get...
02-21-2015, 05:15 AM
Replies: 1,020
Views: 167,388
Posted By Rocketman_

kiwibandit, Thank you very much for the...

kiwibandit,

Thank you very much for the clarification.
02-20-2015, 05:36 AM
Replies: 1,020
Views: 167,388
Posted By Rocketman_

I think I may be misinterpreting the above butit...

I think I may be misinterpreting the above butit sounds like the "throttle creeping" still persists but is nowlimited to a low point of 3500 RPM.


Is there an explanation as to why...
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-24-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,294
Posted By Rocketman_

wyo69cowboy, I can 2nd Matt's answer to your...

wyo69cowboy,
I can 2nd Matt's answer to your question but with a different engine and canister. A PTE36R 36cc engine and it's loud stock Pitts muffler will spin a Xoar 19-3DA prop at 8140 RPM and...
01-19-2015, 05:00 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,462
Posted By Rocketman_

Ahh, yess, I knew Ed Kazmirski's Tauri very well....

Ahh, yess, I knew Ed Kazmirski's Tauri very well. I’ve kept this souvenir of mine from the 1960’s. Six channel reeds and scratch built home made servos. Shot down by citizens band voice. ...
01-19-2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,462
Posted By Rocketman_

This 3D model is one two identical models that I...

This 3D model is one two identical models that I fly and it had aileron flutter when flying into the wind. The addition of balance weights to the large ailerons cured the problem. The other model...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-12-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,691
Posted By Rocketman_

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2063348
Forum: 3D Flying!
12-26-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,050
Posted By Rocketman_

I have had no issues when combining JR ST125MG...

I have had no issues when combining JR ST125MG High-Torque Servos with Futaba 72MHz and 2.4GHz receivers.
11-21-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 364
Views: 43,729
Posted By Rocketman_

There is no need for counter rotating propellers....

There is no need for counter rotating propellers. However, long nacelles are better for flying with one dead engine.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2049078
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