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Forum: Gas Engines
06-14-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

The NGH GF-30 has the same ring chamber...

The NGH GF-30 has the same ring chamber surrounding the intake manifold below the carb to allow a connection to the crank case to allow pressure pulses to operate the fuel pump tho the hose for that...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-12-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

I don't think you see much airflow (especially...

I don't think you see much airflow (especially compared to the intake manifold) from the nipples in the back plate to the intake manifold. The only air admitted to the crankcase is bloiwby from the...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-07-2019, 07:35 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

Motion RC is advertising the 30 and 38cc 4...

Motion RC is advertising the 30 and 38cc 4 stroles in stock right now here in the US.
Forum: Gas Engines
10-19-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

Pricey but still listed on Ebay. D.H.

Pricey but still listed on Ebay. D.H.
Forum: Gas Engines
05-31-2018, 06:39 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

NGH GF38 Four StrokeI have about 1.5 gallons...

NGH GF38 Four StrokeI have about 1.5 gallons through the NGH GF38 so far, Timing reset to 28-30 deg BTDC, Stock short open header, 30:1 Klotz gas burner in 91 octane no ethanol gas;
Static test:
...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-21-2018, 10:55 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

Just engines in GB has a nice adaptor pipe and...

Just engines in GB has a nice adaptor pipe and muffler for the the 38, or at least did last summer when I ordered mine. D.H.

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Forum: Gas Engines
02-22-2018, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

NGH 38cc $ stroke

Agape Racing and Hobby has them as well.
Forum: Gas Engines
10-08-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

Even the cheep ones are expensive, especially in...

Even the cheep ones are expensive, especially in comparison the NGK CM6s that I can buy at my local auto parts store. D.H.
Forum: Gas Engines
10-08-2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

I thought a spark plug is a spark plug but...

I thought a spark plug is a spark plug but decided to try an NGK anyway. What a difference! Engine runs smoother and idles a lot better. It will idle without touching the throttle for at least 5...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-28-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

Well at 28 deg BTDC it seems to run and start...

Well at 28 deg BTDC it seems to run and start well, no more vibration and perhaps some less. Turns out the prop that works best on my 80 some inch stik is either a 20x6 or a 19x8. 20x8 FEELS like too...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-20-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

Notes on timing adjustments

Well more tales from my continuing adventures with my GF38...

My experience with this engine seemed to confirm the reports that these engines come with a lot of spark advance so I readjusted the...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-07-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

IIRC there was a tropocal version of the spitfire...

IIRC there was a tropocal version of the spitfire that had a prominent air filter on the bottom of the cowl that would go a long way to hiding all or part of that head, just a thought....

Small...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-01-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

Everyone comes here with their questions and...

Everyone comes here with their questions and problems but then they seem to disappear. I just wanted to talk about what happened after I asked my questions and read your answers.

While the NGH ...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-17-2017, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

stevelesl...

stevelesl (http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/members/stevelesl.html); I'm pretty happy with my NGH38 and PMed you about your offer but haven't heard back. If your offer still stands drop me a line at...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-24-2017, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

Limited timing adjustment

I have been flying my 38 for a little bit now and it seems to be trying to twist the firewall off at idle/low RPM. Since there has been so much discussion about these engines coming through with the...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-21-2017, 06:25 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

Were that true they wouldn't be labeled by...

Were that true they wouldn't be labeled by function in the manual. Remember this is not a 2 stroke but a 4 stroke. There is no significant air flow through the crank case. If it is not vented the...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-20-2017, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

Fuel pump problem...

When I was running my 38 on the test stand I was not impressed with how well the fuel pump worked but this is my first gasser so I didn't exactly know what to expect. Today I was cleaning up and...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-20-2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

Fuel pump problem...

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Forum: Gas Engines
05-11-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

The 30CC is a bit shorter, could you get by with...

The 30CC is a bit shorter, could you get by with that amount of power and do you think it would fit better? D.H.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-12-2016, 07:28 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

Mine (from Agape Racing) came with that mount. ...

Mine (from Agape Racing) came with that mount. D.H.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-11-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

I was going by the Kit recommendation of a couple...

I was going by the Kit recommendation of a couple of 25s, if 35cc 2 strokes are needed you should be good with the NGH 38s if they will fit, they are pretty tall, however being 4 strokes I wouldn't...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-11-2016, 07:20 AM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

I think that the 38cc version would be a little...

I think that the 38cc version would be a little much, it would be like installing 30-33cc 2 strokes which is a bit much for the 101" airframe. Take a look at the 30CC version of this engone, I think...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-04-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

I noticed that the prop nut will bottom on the...

I noticed that the prop nut will bottom on the shaft threads and not supply enough clamping force especially with a birch prop that compresses. This then lets the prop rotate against the knurled...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-27-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

OK, So with about 20 minutes of flipping I...

OK, So with about 20 minutes of flipping I actually got it to hand start. It really seems to need to be wet to start, any wetter and I would have to wear boots. Hopefully it will start easier...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-25-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 461,818
Posted By DaveHickey

Is it just me but are these things doggedly...

Is it just me but are these things doggedly resistant to hand starting? I have almost a gallon of fuel through mine (20:1 Klotz gas burner synthetic oil) and it is starting to run pretty well and...
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