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Forum: Glow Engines
12-06-2014, 04:42 PM
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Posted By jb86

I run a 13x 6 on a cub 14x4 on a profile 3d ...

I run a 13x 6 on a cub
14x4 on a profile 3d
10% wildcat fuel
rule of thumb I've followed
for an inch of diameter change pitch 2"
turns both at just about 10k
plenty of power
Forum: Glow Engines
12-05-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

I have apc 13x7 and 14x5 N (narrow) Either...

I have apc 13x7 and 14x5 N (narrow)
Either would probably be a good choice to keep under 10,000
i run 13x6 and 14x4W on .72
Forum: Glow Engines
12-05-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

Thank you for thar ill be home from vacation...

Thank you for thar
ill be home from vacation next weekend and give it a tdy
im hoping to use that engine
its on a 59" edge 540 about 5.5-6 lbs
What are suggestions on prop?
13x8?
14x6?
or a...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-04-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

I have half a dozen saitos .72, .82, 1.00, 1.25...

I have half a dozen saitos
.72, .82, 1.00, 1.25
Great running engines
but the .82 is still vibrating pretty bad after a gallon of running
Do I still need to turn in the LS?
I read that once the...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-26-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

i would like to mount a saito .82 on my edge 540
a/c was designed to have engine mounted sideways
it seems to fit better if mount engine upside down
if i do the center of the throttle barrel is...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-18-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

The os fs pumped I ran with a 14x6
Peaked in the high 9k's
If I can get even the low 9k's with the .82, with the weight savings it should be a big improvement
The rc specialties muffler will...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-17-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

i have a pacific aero .40 size edge 540.
flew with os 70FS, a bit of a dog so i put a os 91FS pumped on it. required a fast landing approach. but flew real strong.
ive installed a saito 82.
...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-19-2010, 09:56 PM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

thanks for that reply

i was hoping to just stock up on only one glow plug, i.e.; the os F. it is also a few pennies cheaper.

glow plug technology is a science i have never been able to...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-19-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

I was hoping to get a little help
I've got .72 and .82 (and 1.00 but no issue currently)
niether run much, only a little on stand just to check performance
bought .72 used
just replaced...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-14-2008, 08:26 PM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

there are two bearings in the engine - front and rear. i assume that you already know to remove the cam and piston cylinder first (leave the piston in the cylinder, just unhook the rod from the...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-07-2008, 08:22 PM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

APC15x4W (W for "wide") should be about right for that engine. tach it, keep it under 10k at WOT (max WOT, when tuned for peak should stay below 10k), back off 200-300rpm.
...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-11-2008, 06:17 AM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

a 25% yak will not be 6lbs. what a/c is it? what are the engine specs? 1.80 should be good for a 25% 3d a/c.
Forum: Glow Engines
06-10-2008, 08:59 AM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

i like the one from nelson hobbies, real simple set up. but it does seem to use more battery than they say. you could also install a switch on the throttle servo to contact at 1/4 throttle or any...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-08-2008, 03:42 PM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

OS 61 FX.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBY46&P=SM
Crankshaft Thread Size: 5/16-24

GMS 1.20
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDXM5&P=0
Crankshaft...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-07-2008, 06:32 PM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

use a chicken stick - 1" dowel, a pc of heater hose shoved on to it is what i use. never put your hand on a prop. i was watching a video recently of a club open house, several fliers w/gas engines...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-01-2008, 10:13 AM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPXZ7&P=SM
tower hobbies masterairscrew 15x4, nylon, 4 stroke. they also work well on 2 stroke engines. i use a 12x4 on my os 46ax, cheaper than...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-30-2008, 08:08 PM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

MA has 4"" pitch props that are not "W". the apc 15x4W may be just a bit too much prop, it has been said to load the motor a little too much. the MA15x4 is one i plan to try, should give slightly...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-25-2008, 09:33 AM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

the voltage is more critical for the RX, not the servos. the RX does not drop the voltage to 6 volts for the servos. over voltage can damage the RX. Hitec says - MAX voltage of rx and servos is 6v....
Forum: Glow Engines
05-18-2008, 11:38 AM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

it's minimum for a 10lb a/c. i had an edge 540 @ 7lb w/os 91FS pumped w/apc 14x6 @ 10k. flew great but not unlimited vertical. saito 1.00 w/14x8 would probably been perfect. they give a range of...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-18-2008, 10:19 AM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

the miracle switch (regulated switch) from MPI (6v version) plus a 2s lipo around 1000mah will easily save a couple of ounces. you have to use a regulator of some type w/a lipo. the rx doesn't want...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-26-2008, 10:48 AM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

i bought a cheap 2 arm puller at Advanced autoparts, i think about $15. it is big and cumbersome, but actually worked real good. it has two jaws that are flat steel about 1/8" thick and 1 inch wide,...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-12-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

use saito, hangar 9 4 stroke, os type f or ys 4 stroke. can't go wrong w/saito or hangar 9 (they are original equipment, might be the same plug). os run good on all, but YS seem to want either ys or...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-08-2008, 06:59 PM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

while discussing fuel lines, how about the tank? i have heard it said, the brass tubes going into the tank can rot from alcohol fuel, requiring replacement every so often. even though the tank looks...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-08-2008, 06:49 PM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

use saito, hangar 9 (four stroke), os type F or YS plug. i have ruined plugs from using too much ARO. pull the plug, stick an igniter on it, turns orange, but i guess not hot enough. new plug, runs...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-23-2008, 01:27 PM
Replies: 54,811
Views: 5,382,980
Posted By jb86

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

for a spinner nut, take the insert out of the starter, flip it over. there is a hole in the back side of the insert tht fits well on a spinner nut. i do it all the time at the field to go between...
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