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Forum: Glow Engines
12-12-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,432,318
Posted By esmithga

The Wasp, Very cool. I have an FA-60T...

The Wasp,

Very cool.

I have an FA-60T with a leaky exhaust valve that I can't get to seat. I'll try your method when I am able,

Thanks for the idea,

Evan
Forum: Glow Engines
12-11-2021, 04:43 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,432,318
Posted By esmithga

Hi, Per the threads above here is a link to...

Hi,

Per the threads above here is a link to a video of my Home made glow driver.

https://youtu.be/zcyHHbNWAw4

I'm no electrical engineer but this was a very fun project and in the end it...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-10-2021, 07:02 PM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,432,318
Posted By esmithga

Here is a Glow Driver that I built. The original...

Here is a Glow Driver that I built. The original plans came from RC Modeler in Jan 2002 by Stan Evans. I came across it by accident.

I have a South Hertz Glow driver from the UK and it works...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-10-2021, 04:46 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,432,318
Posted By esmithga

Thanks for the reply. I just found one that...

Thanks for the reply.

I just found one that is close to the photo I posted above. The one I posted above is brass with a steal ball that snaps against the glowplug stem. The spring on the...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-10-2021, 04:23 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,432,318
Posted By esmithga

Thanks for the reply. The one in the photo...

Thanks for the reply.

The one in the photo works perfectly. It snaps on the glow plug post and is just long enough to not short out against the body of the glow plug. Easy on and easy off. The...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-10-2021, 03:32 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,432,318
Posted By esmithga

Hi Guys, Looking for a source for these snap...

Hi Guys,

Looking for a source for these snap on glow plug connectors. I purchased one years ago from a UK site along with an on-board glow driver but the site no longer exists. I have had other...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-05-2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,432,318
Posted By esmithga

Hi all, Looking for some ideas on after run...

Hi all,

Looking for some ideas on after run oil or oil you use for long term storage.

I have been using Great Planes After Run Engine Oil as well as air tool oil from Home Depot for years but...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-12-2021, 03:47 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,432,318
Posted By esmithga

Thanks 1200sposterRider, Looks like you used...

Thanks 1200sposterRider,

Looks like you used a SAI50163 Saito Engines Muffler Right Angle Manifold M10. I think that is probably the easiest way to go. Do you agree?


Thanks,

Evan
Forum: Glow Engines
11-11-2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,432,318
Posted By esmithga

Hi guys, Looking for some ideas. I have...

Hi guys,

Looking for some ideas.

I have an eBay FA-60T (Twin) that I bought last spring and it had all sorts of issues. I have completely rebuilt it with all new bearings ( a lot of them) and...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-20-2021, 07:04 PM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,432,318
Posted By esmithga

You are welcome...

You are welcome...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-10-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,432,318
Posted By esmithga

Thank you.... I love this hobby. It...

Thank you....

I love this hobby. It includes all my favorite things: Flying, engineering, electronics and good old brain power. I wish I had a lot more of the later... :-)
Forum: Glow Engines
08-10-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,432,318
Posted By esmithga

Fa-80t

Hi Glowgeek,

Well with a 13X6 APC I can get just over 9k but it takes a bit of time for it to get there. The 12X6 APC is a bit better but not much. I may get 9.2k but that is pushing it. And the...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-10-2021, 03:17 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,432,318
Posted By esmithga

Hi, Showing the fix for a broken FA-80T...

Hi,

Showing the fix for a broken FA-80T Rocker Arm.

Below are photos of the FA-80T where the rocker arm broke. The issue with these early 1980s Saito engines is the rocker has a weak spot...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-09-2021, 03:22 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,432,318
Posted By esmithga

Vinnie6, I have used a Helicoil to repair a...

Vinnie6,

I have used a Helicoil to repair a rocker issue on one of my FA-80T twins. The product I purchased was an E-Z Coil M3-0.5 SKU Number SK40210 11543411. It comes with almost everything...
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