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Forum: Gas Engines
02-17-2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Continue to watch this thread with interest....

Continue to watch this thread with interest. Based on previous reports on improved running with an NKG plug purchased a new plug along with some ready mixed 50:1 from https://aspenfuel.co.uk/ so...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-20-2016, 02:43 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Had very quick delivery in ~18hrs of a 3/8 24t...

Had very quick delivery in ~18hrs of a 3/8 24t UNF die which quickly resolved my sticking prop nut issue.
Forum: Gas Engines
08-19-2016, 05:52 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Thanks, 3/8 UNF die now on order so I hope it...

Thanks, 3/8 UNF die now on order so I hope it solves the problem.
Forum: Gas Engines
08-18-2016, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Would anyone know the thread size of the...

Would anyone know the thread size of the crankshaft. Damaged the prop nut thread so need to run a die over it.
Forum: Gas Engines
08-09-2016, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Well not entirely convinced I have put to bed my...

Well not entirely convinced I have put to bed my kick back issues. Procured a new sensor which I cut away some of the plastic away at the fixings and managed to get the timing back to around 35 deg...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-04-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Wondering if an auto retard CDI would solve my...

Wondering if an auto retard CDI would solve my problems. Has anyone tried these http://uk.agmhobby.com/item/rcexl-automatic-angle-cdi-ignition-for-dle55-gas-engine-p-236.html

Afraid cant get the...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-04-2016, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Wondering if an auto retard CDI would solve my...

Wondering if an auto retard CDI would solve my problems. Has anyone tried these http://uk.agmhobby.com/list/gas-engines-parts-ignition-system-c-16_44.html
Forum: Gas Engines
08-03-2016, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Thanks all for the advice. Timing was determined...

Thanks all for the advice. Timing was determined by position the prop vertical at TDC by looking at the cylinder head and then monitoring the output of the sensor using a detector. Angle between...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-02-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Working on the premise the engine fires on the...

Working on the premise the engine fires on the opening edge of the hall sensor, I have again measured the timing and find it set at 45deg BTDC. This is as far as I can retard the engine. Is there...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-01-2016, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Thanks with the engine now out all was obvious...

Thanks with the engine now out all was obvious regarding the H & L needles.

Note some owners fit gaskets to the teflon carb spacer. Is it possible to buy these, or are they hand cut from suitable...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-30-2016, 07:53 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Checked the timing today and I would say its set...

Checked the timing today and I would say its set at 45deg BTDC. Would 40 deg be a better setting to get rid of the kick backs at starting?
Forum: Gas Engines
07-29-2016, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Well the engine is out and now have the ability...

Well the engine is out and now have the ability to properly inspect the carb. A lot has been written in the past regarding gaskets leaking. So what do I need to check for air-leaks.
Forum: Gas Engines
07-29-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Well second engine run did not go well. ...

Well second engine run did not go well.

First the silver solder on the exhaust started to melt at full chat and the down pipe came away so obviously this will now have to be brazed.

Secondly,...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-27-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Thanks Guys got similar advice from here in the...

Thanks Guys got similar advice from here in the UK so will report back after a second set of engine runs.
Forum: Gas Engines
07-24-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Prop Throwing

Have my un-flown GF-38 now installed in my Flair Tiger Moth and an initial ground run performed just to prove the throttle and fuel connections. However the engine continues to occasionally stop...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-24-2015, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Thanks, was a bit worried that the carb may flood...

Thanks, was a bit worried that the carb may flood as the tank center line is currently above the height of the fuel inlet.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-24-2015, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

About to complete the tank installation in my...

About to complete the tank installation in my Tiger Moth which will have the GF-38 inverted. Can anyone please advise the optimum height in relation to say the crank center line.
Forum: Gas Engines
08-02-2015, 03:13 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Now looling at the electrical installation to...

Now looling at the electrical installation to support this engine.

Purchased a kill switch but curretly looking for advice regarding the voltage and mAh rating of the battery. Thinking a 6v...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-16-2015, 01:56 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

As the Tiger Moth cowl is very slim manufactured...

As the Tiger Moth cowl is very slim manufactured a suitable exhaust.

Item was fairly simple to construct using 1/2 x 1 inch section tube and 10mm copper pipe. All joints are made with silver...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-30-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Notice in several threads the mention of timing....

Notice in several threads the mention of timing. Is there a simple methodof checking this on the GF38?
Forum: Gas Engines
04-18-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Little of thread but has anyone tried the NGH...

Little of thread but has anyone tried the NGH GT09. Thinking of putting it in a Flair Puppeteer.

Also fitted the GF38 to the airframe and now stuck how to configure the throttle and choke. ...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-16-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Given that the GF38 carb is now partly buried in...

Given that the GF38 carb is now partly buried in the fire wall of my tiger moth, wondering about the possibility of turning the whole carb assembly through 180 degrees to allow better access to the...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-10-2015, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

AW if you do intend to build the Flair Tiger then...

AW if you do intend to build the Flair Tiger then would suggest a few mods are required.

Found today that the GF-38 is too long for the space available under the cowl, hence a recess apatature was...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-08-2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Can someone please confirm that I need a 10mm...

Can someone please confirm that I need a 10mm plug spanner to fit the CM6 spark plug.
Forum: Gas Engines
04-07-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 460,420
Posted By discus-fly

Hope you have not drilled the exhaust AW as that...

Hope you have not drilled the exhaust AW as that config will fowl the bottom of the engine cowl. On the Flair kit the engine head is about 1/8 inch clearance to the bottom. So the exhaust needs to...
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