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Forum: Glow Engines
05-03-2016, 05:49 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

Thank you, Tom, I suspected that was what you...

Thank you, Tom, I suspected that was what you meant.

I'll stay with the 22-12 as I only use full throttle for take off and the occasional loop now and then.
Most of the flight is at or below 1/2...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-02-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

Tom, not quite sure what you mean by "wear that...

Tom, not quite sure what you mean by "wear that engine out"
Because I'm using gas or???????......I'm using 20:1 mix.

I tried a 24-12 but it only turned about 44-4500

Cheers,
Dave.
Forum: Glow Engines
05-01-2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

Finally got around to taking a couple of pics of...

Finally got around to taking a couple of pics of the giant Aeromaster with the 7-77.
Gas and ign. conversion by Adrian at CH.
Plane weighs 22 lbs, 22-12 prop turning at 5600 on the ground and...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-20-2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

It's been a long time since I converted my 7-77...

It's been a long time since I converted my 7-77 to gas and ign (Adrian at CH provided the parts), and finally got round to flying the plane.

It's mounted on a giant Aeromaster and weighs about...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-14-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

I read somewhere, don't remember where, that the...

I read somewhere, don't remember where, that the gas/glow plug is a different size and thread.

I've been running my 77 on gas and ign for some time on a test stand. I've had a built, but...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-19-2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

Hi guys, An update on the gas/ignition...

Hi guys,
An update on the gas/ignition conversion of my 7-77
Adrian at CH sent me a carb adaptor and a couple of Walbro carbs to try out.
I finally got time to run the engine.
First of all I had...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-09-2014, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

Remember, if you require any warranty work, most...

Remember, if you require any warranty work, most likely Horizon Hobby won't help you. You'll be on your own.
Forum: Glow Engines
11-04-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

It's not the end of the world. I'll adjust my oil...

It's not the end of the world. I'll adjust my oil ratio to 25:1,
Adrian at CH is sending me an adapter and a couple of walbro carbs to try. At least I'll be able to get rid of the over rich...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-04-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

Well, my curiosity got the better of me today. I...

Well, my curiosity got the better of me today. I wanted to find out if the con rod big ends had bushings or bearings....I popped off the rear cover, pulled the snap ring and removed a link pin, and...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-03-2014, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

Thank you. One less thing to worry about. ...

Thank you. One less thing to worry about.

Cheers,
Dave.
Forum: Glow Engines
11-02-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

Does anyone know if the main crank bearing, the...

Does anyone know if the main crank bearing, the big on in the case, is sealed or open.
I ask this because on the Moki, the front gearcase is lubed by grease. Now, most people know grease in a...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-01-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

Oops, misspelled, should be BING, made in...

Oops, misspelled, should be BING, made in Germany, I believe.

I wonder if we should move these posts about gas and ignition over to the gas engine thread, so as not to clutter up the glow thread....
Forum: Glow Engines
11-01-2014, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

I have the Moki 400 with the APS electric pump. ...

I have the Moki 400 with the APS electric pump.
It has a BIng carb, same as Walbro or Tillotsen(sp?). There are NO mods required to the carb. Just hook the gas line up as you would on any engine...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-01-2014, 06:47 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

I use an APS electric pump on my Moki 400. It...

I use an APS electric pump on my Moki 400. It supplies a constant fuel pressure and supply to the carb. It also uses a return line, much like the pump in your car. Mine works flawlessly. They are...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-31-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

Adrian answered my e-mail. If we go with a...

Adrian answered my e-mail.
If we go with a walbro carb we will have to use an electric fuel pump, as a radial has no crankcase pressure pulses to operate the carb diaphragm. I use the same set up on...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-31-2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

My h/s needle is open about 1-1/4 turns, I...

My h/s needle is open about 1-1/4 turns, I haven't held full throttle for more than a few seconds. don't have that much run time on the engine yet. doesn't seem to matter where the low needle is,...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-14-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

Yes, 3 connectors, sensor, battery and tach. ...

Yes, 3 connectors, sensor, battery and tach.
The 8th magnet is located between the last magnet in the firing order...#6, and the first in the firing order...#1..so as soon as #6 fires, #8 triggers...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-14-2014, 08:06 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

see here.... http://youtu.be/ElX8LmgySfg

see here....

http://youtu.be/ElX8LmgySfg
Forum: Glow Engines
10-14-2014, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

The engine runs very smoothly. The #8 magnet is...

The engine runs very smoothly. The #8 magnet is to tell the ignition computer to start the firing sequence again at #1.

When I talked to Adrian, that's what he told me.
Magnets for #...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-13-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

Here we go. It's looks messy this is just a test...

Here we go. It's looks messy this is just a test stand.
Forum: Glow Engines
10-13-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

To answer a few of the questions posted here.... ...

To answer a few of the questions posted here....

I converted the 77 to gas as everything else I have is gas @ 32:1 so only 1 gas can. Haven't use glow fuel for years, other than a couple of tanks...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-12-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

Ran the 77 on gas/ignition today. (32:1) Started...

Ran the 77 on gas/ignition today. (32:1) Started right up, glow carb worked very well, but still have to play around with the adjustments...,spitting a fair bit of oil...at least the innards should...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-11-2014, 05:48 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

Best you check with Adrian at CH for a price. I...

Best you check with Adrian at CH for a price. I obtained somewhat of a pre-production unit as he has not yet finalized the box to house the electronics. They are a tad expensive!
Forum: Glow Engines
10-10-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

NO, use the original glow carb. CH-ignitions has...

NO, use the original glow carb. CH-ignitions has videos of the 7-77 running on gas and the glow carb.
Apparantly, no mods required to the carb.
Forum: Glow Engines
10-10-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 520,418
Posted By mogman

I solved all of the after run oil issues...I...

I solved all of the after run oil issues...I purchased a CH ignition for the 7-77 and will run it on gas. I installed the ignition today, hopefully get to run it this weekend.
The 77 will be going...
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