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Forum: Gas Engines
01-16-2021, 10:29 AM
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Posted By radfordc

It is a beautiful sound! My favorite maneuver is...

It is a beautiful sound! My favorite maneuver is to taxi back to the pits with the engine just above idle. As far as power goes, the DLE 55 is rated at 5.5 hp and the R60 is rated at 4.5 hp.
Forum: Gas Engines
01-16-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

I replaced the drive flange on my engine to...

I replaced the drive flange on my engine to correct the timing problem and the engine just runs "sweet".
Forum: Gas Engines
12-20-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

Your plane flys nice. About like my TF P-47 with...

Your plane flys nice. About like my TF P-47 with the Saito.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-19-2020, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

Great performance in the under 20 lb Bearcat.... ...

Great performance in the under 20 lb Bearcat....

https://youtu.be/S-5BL6ZS9k4
Forum: Gas Engines
12-19-2020, 07:51 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

I'm referring to the Saito FG-60R3 four stroke...

I'm referring to the Saito FG-60R3 four stroke gas engine. I have been flying mine for several years....first in a kit built TF P-47 then in the Legends Bearcat. The engine performs best in planes...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-19-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

What does your P-47 weigh? Mine was about 22 lbs...

What does your P-47 weigh? Mine was about 22 lbs with the Saito and performed just "OK". Not really the power needed. Remember the 60 four stroke provides about the same power as a 45 two stroke. ...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-04-2020, 12:00 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

I guess you have a lot of experience running the...

I guess you have a lot of experience running the FG60R3? Sorry you've had problems. I love mine and it is the least problematic motor I own. Runs like a Swiss watch.
Forum: Gas Engines
08-02-2020, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

It might be worth a try. I don't have any...

It might be worth a try. I don't have any experience using a 3 blade on my Saito. I did try a 19x10 four blade and my engine overheated within one minute. I monitor cylinder temps in flight and...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-02-2020, 06:38 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

Yes, the Saito will turn a two blade 22x10 at...

Yes, the Saito will turn a two blade 22x10 at 62-6500 on the ground. A 21x10 3 blade is probably too much prop and will overheat the engine quickly.
Forum: Gas Engines
08-29-2018, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

Really didn't have time to read through this...

Really didn't have time to read through this thread, huh? Try this.... use the "Search this Thread" function above and search on the term "temperature". That should give you about 50 posts that...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-24-2018, 08:46 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

I use a 2S 1500 LiFe to power the ignition. ...

I use a 2S 1500 LiFe to power the ignition. Three flights uses less than 1/2 the battery capacity.
Forum: Gas Engines
08-10-2018, 05:42 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

I agree!

I agree!
Forum: Gas Engines
08-10-2018, 05:40 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

Maybe one cylinder is not firing? My engine has...

Maybe one cylinder is not firing? My engine has to warm up for a long time until all cylinders start firing correctly.
Check that a valve isn't stuck open.
At idle the low speed needle should be...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-31-2018, 07:20 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

Then you should have no problem.

Then you should have no problem.
Forum: Gas Engines
07-31-2018, 07:01 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

[/left] Too much prop. I tried a four blade...

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Too much prop. I tried a four blade also....didn't work.
Forum: Gas Engines
07-07-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

Interesting video that seems to show a cooling...

Interesting video that seems to show a cooling fan installed inside the cowl to keep the radial temps in check.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHS7EyiPo38
Forum: Gas Engines
12-04-2017, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

My engine is well baffled in my Bearcat. I see...

My engine is well baffled in my Bearcat. I see generally the same temps as you have here...perhaps a few degrees cooler.
Forum: Gas Engines
10-26-2017, 06:28 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

Good luck. I don't think I would be happy with...

Good luck. I don't think I would be happy with the FG60 in a 29 lb plane. Would you fly the plane with a 45cc two stroke engine?
Forum: Gas Engines
10-25-2017, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

I have flown my FG60 on both my 85" TF P-47 (at...

I have flown my FG60 on both my 85" TF P-47 (at 22 lbs) and my 80" Bearcat (at 20 lbs). It hauls the Bearcat around really well...very fighter like. It just barely handled the Jug...pretty slow and...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-25-2017, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

Not even close. More like a G45.

Not even close. More like a G45.
Forum: Gas Engines
09-06-2017, 05:21 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

I agree....if I had spent hundreds of dollars to...

I agree....if I had spent hundreds of dollars to have an expert mod my engine I would probably follow his advice.

Instead I just run my engine the way Saito made it (with Redline and Cool Power...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-28-2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

Yes, that is my video. My engine overheated very...

Yes, that is my video. My engine overheated very quickly with the 4 blade prop. On the ground the 4 blade turns about 500 rpm less than a two blade. In the air the difference seems to be even...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-20-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

I would think that will work. As long as the...

I would think that will work. As long as the engine turns over 6000 rpm on the ground and doesn't overheat you should be OK.
Forum: Gas Engines
06-14-2017, 02:09 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

Does the engine already have about 1 hour of very...

Does the engine already have about 1 hour of very rich running? If so, you need to lean the low and high speed needle valves until the engine is running on all cylinders. You want the low speed...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-26-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 704,683
Posted By radfordc

In my Bearcat the engine was typically in the...

In my Bearcat the engine was typically in the 290-300 F range. The highest I saw was around 320 F.
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