Gringo Flyer

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I dont think I would try that or leaning it out to much so it will through the prop. IMO anytime you try to throw a prop you are asking for trouble. I think there are better ways to do it.

sebo

I was just being silly. I agree with you whole heartedly.

Gringo Flyer

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Just making sure. Sometime I worry when folks say something goofy that someone new in the hobby might not realize it and actually try it.

sebo

You're right. I better think things through before I say something and cause someone to get hurt. You do know, however, that to get the engine to run backward the glow plug or spark plug would have to be wired just the opposite that it is. You know, the positive would have to be the negative and vice versa.
Don't statements like this just make you wonder how messed up some of us modelers are?
Thanks for the insight. Ron

Square Nozzle

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I'm not sure that behind the engine is the place to be either. If the backwards spinning prop did unscrew from the shaft, the rotational energy would keep it spinning backward and once it was free of the shaft it would go back at you and the plane. [:@] I like the fire axe idea better [>:] and when that fails use the logical safe approach and use the cord in the cylinder trick. Just remember to remove the cord before you hit it with the starter.

All in fun. what better to do on a sunny warm Wednesday afternoon.

anonymouse

Loosen the prop nuts, but do not remove all the way, lean the engine out. Start the engine and firewall the throttle. My engine backfires 8 out of ten times. Don't be in front of the plane if you do this in case that prop heads for ??????? All good answers I think especially the gribs and hammears.[sm=lol.gif] Whoops didn't someone else already suggest this?

Gringo Flyer

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I think your glow plug is wired backwards

anonymouse

Argentina?? I thought Formosa was near China........Maybe I need a new world map

digital_trucker

Why not just take your Dremel and carefully cut it off? If you cut ALMOST through one side of the hub without getting into the shaft, you should be able to grab a blade in each hand and snap the prop right off. In my past experience, Awfully Painful Cut props will break if you look at 'em funny...

sebo

I believe he is trying to save the prop. Doesn't want to waste it. Except for being stuck, it is a good prop.

Gringo Flyer

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formosa
The Formosa in Asia is also known as Taiwan. As far as Formosa Argentina, one theory is that the name comes from the fact that Formosa province is the antipode (exact opposites on the globe) of the island Formosa. Formosa is actually a Portuguese name meaning beautiful. Several countries have Formosas there is a Formosa Brazil, Canada, Portugal and even a redneck version of Formosa in Arkansas.

sebo

Has any consideration been given to taking it to a automotive shop....GM or any of the big ones.
They probably have tools and technicians that can remedy your problem. If they want to charge you for labor, cut the prop off.

MEINSHNAKE

well as said before drain all fluids from the motor and put the motor with the prop in the freezer for a while. theoretically the metal should shrink and the prop will just slide off

anonymouse

Well thanks for the Formosa info. Don't speak Portugese, but do know that Balsa in Spanish means raft. So what's the connection? I don't know..... Anyway interesting trivia... Oh yeah, did you get the prop off yet and if so what method did you use?