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Forum: Gas Engines
11-30-2017, 07:08 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

Also worth to consider there are no reported...

Also worth to consider there are no reported cracks with fg83 using ring exhaust.
Forum: Gas Engines
10-25-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

You probably should read Wikipedia article about...

You probably should read Wikipedia article about the price. Engines do seize because of user error sometimes but cylinders don’t crack just like that. In my case the bolts were tight before and after...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-25-2017, 03:26 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

I am not sure price has anything to do with the...

I am not sure price has anything to do with the costs of manufacturer/ing. I flew my engine ~50 times before it blew a cylinder. It cost me about 20 bucks per flight (also my nerves :-D), so I think...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-26-2017, 12:24 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

Alfiev, am in the same boat. Since the repair I...

Alfiev, am in the same boat. Since the repair I did not fly much. Now I've got my self a used Zenoah 62 and planning to replace the fg60 as I am nearly certain it will break again. There will be few...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-24-2017, 01:30 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

I am flying with 500ml (17oz) tank and after 10...

I am flying with 500ml (17oz) tank and after 10 mins of flying I still have it half full (or half empty :-)).
Forum: Gas Engines
02-19-2017, 11:51 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

Did you re-adjust the needles after changing the...

Did you re-adjust the needles after changing the oil? This thing is very sensitive to the changes in the fuel/oil mix. It could be that with new oil, your needle settings became too lean because it...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-02-2017, 05:54 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

I did and blew a cylinder :-). I know another...

I did and blew a cylinder :-). I know another person with same result. I can't say problem is the oil but I stopped using it after the incident. I am using castrol now..
Forum: Gas Engines
12-11-2016, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

Not sure I understand this claim. I get 6500 rpm...

Not sure I understand this claim. I get 6500 rpm with recommended prop which is already quite amazing. Adding 800rpm to this will for sure destroy all moving parts.
Forum: Gas Engines
11-19-2016, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

There is a good fix for the mess at 7th page of...

There is a good fix for the mess at 7th page of this manual:
https://toni-clark.com/ftp/VM_60S1-4T_Anleitung_en.pdf
Forum: Gas Engines
11-05-2016, 02:46 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

No worries, why do you think I could recognize...

No worries, why do you think I could recognize the problem right away? :-)
Forum: Gas Engines
11-03-2016, 11:47 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

Check whether you plugged the ignition correctly....

Check whether you plugged the ignition correctly. I mean 1st plug to first cylinder an so on.
Forum: Gas Engines
11-01-2016, 11:56 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

I will anyway share it, it seems it is not listed...

I will anyway share it, it seems it is not listed in youtube so not possible to search: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=csXW6orS1FU
Forum: Gas Engines
10-31-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

I had the keleo but I can't say it was too hard...

I had the keleo but I can't say it was too hard to install. There is a video instruction, if you follow it, it is not really difficult.
Forum: Gas Engines
10-30-2016, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

There are a lot more options for 4stroke gas...

There are a lot more options for 4stroke gas engines these days: Saito FG57 or FG61, Kolm50, Valach VM60 and VM70, Torqpro TP70. Except for the last one, they are all around the same price range.
Forum: Gas Engines
10-30-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

Cathurga, when I got mine, there was 2 cases of...

Cathurga, when I got mine, there was 2 cases of failures reported in this thread. Back than I was trying to decide between fg57 vs. fg60 and I decided to take the risk and go with fg60 thinking that...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-30-2016, 01:23 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

' Cathurga, when I read this statement and rest...

'
Cathurga, when I read this statement and rest of the comments I do see a generalization and not a lot of facts. I think we all agree that "experience" is different than "opinion". So, your...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-29-2016, 01:15 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

Cathurga, I think you are giving wrong advice. My...

Cathurga, I think you are giving wrong advice. My engine had all the bolts tight before and after the damage, I think I had posted the pictures right after the incident. There is no indication bolts...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-21-2016, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

I am using normal vent and works perfectly fine....

I am using normal vent and works perfectly fine. I have seen someone drilling/tapping the exhaust pipe and screwing in the supplied nipple there. I think it is a very good idea and is in my to do...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-08-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

I thought nipple was for smoke?!..

I thought nipple was for smoke?!..
Forum: Gas Engines
07-07-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

I think that would work but I have a simpler...

I think that would work but I have a simpler suggestion which worked for me. Discard the current filling line and add a Y connector between carb and the tank and add a filter + new filling line to...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-04-2016, 11:14 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

I finally got back my engine from Saito service...

I finally got back my engine from Saito service after 2.5 months. There is a repair sheet included. It states that moving parts are replaced (they don't specify which) and I should be running at...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-08-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

Alfiev, you are lucky. Mine worked fine at first...

Alfiev, you are lucky. Mine worked fine at first but failed in the air in less than couple of minutes into the maiden flight. I had to put her on the belly. I had neoprene fuel line which is too easy...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-08-2016, 01:58 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

I use the stock carb but I doubt this has any...

I use the stock carb but I doubt this has any influence on my broken cylinder. If you handstart, you will never have a hydrolock problem. if you set your idle correctly, you can safely use the...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-29-2016, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

Check also plumbing, if the fuel line is bent it...

Check also plumbing, if the fuel line is bent it will not get enough fuel. I also remember reading that too long fuel lines aren't recommended due lack of effective fuel pump. I would also re-check...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-28-2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 706,412
Posted By scubaozy

This engine is actually hitting a sweet spot in...

This engine is actually hitting a sweet spot in terms of price. In Europe, most of us cannot use stock muffler of 2 stroke engines because of strict noise emission restrictions. We need to install a...
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