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Forum: Gas Engines
08-27-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

If you have access to a laser cutter I have a...

If you have access to a laser cutter I have a .dxf file however it is designed to fit in the TopRC FW-190 cowl.
Forum: Gas Engines
03-09-2023, 02:31 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

I have some Castrol TTS on the shelf , it is easy...

I have some Castrol TTS on the shelf , it is easy to get here. Sorry my earlier reference to castrol TT should be 2T mineral.
Forum: Gas Engines
03-09-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

Indeed though on the Saito I will keep it to the...

Indeed though on the Saito I will keep it to the recommended ratio. Here we can only use Klotz KL-200 as the importer won't warrant the engine otherwise.

My Zenoahs, DA, DLE etc are happy to run...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-09-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

interesting discussion on the black goo. My Saito...

interesting discussion on the black goo. My Saito FG-90R3 was spewing copious amounts of black goop but after about 2 - 3 hrs of running has decreased a lot.

The worst engines I have for that is...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-27-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

I'm using Cockpit V2 telemetry system as I have...

I'm using Cockpit V2 telemetry system as I have an older JR 12X radio with no telemetry. One of the modules has RPM and 3 x temperature thermocouple probes so I can measure each cylinder.

#1 is...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-26-2022, 01:45 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

Saito have not addressed the timing issue. They...

Saito have not addressed the timing issue. They come set at 45 degrees. I'd suggest getting the timing ring, inudction back plate as well from Morris Mini Motors. He also have the Rxcel timing...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-10-2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

I'll add that when I have been ground running...

I'll add that when I have been ground running mine on the test stand the days have been about 32 - 35C as it is our summer here. Will be creating an opening in the bottom where the exhaust outlet...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-09-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

Those temps don't look a lot different to what I...

Those temps don't look a lot different to what I am getting on the test stand with no baffles. I think the worst I have seen was 136C @ max RPM of 6250.
Forum: Gas Engines
01-08-2022, 02:46 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

same as I am using.

same as I am using.
Forum: Gas Engines
01-07-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

Darod, looks nice and clean in there. What oil &...

Darod, looks nice and clean in there. What oil & % mix are you using?

I'm still waiting on the hub parts to arrive before fitting the MMM timing ring, setting timing and running it again.
...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-07-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

I removed mine easily, just be careful. If it...

I removed mine easily, just be careful. If it sticks get a fine razor blade and see if you can gently coax it up. Mine came off with no issues at all.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-30-2021, 09:12 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

I didn't change the voltage, that is what it went...

I didn't change the voltage, that is what it went down to after 6 hours of use.

I had this engine modified, part of the mods was the timing which should be 30 degrees BTDC. Stock from Saito they...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-29-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

Ran the engine again yesterday and it had a bad...

Ran the engine again yesterday and it had a bad miss till it got over 4500RPM. I re-did the tappets, valves for you septics, cleaned the oil from plugs, they are new.

Tried tuning it out without...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-28-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

wish my temps were low but we are also in summer...

wish my temps were low but we are also in summer here with about 30C during the day.
Same for the start, prime and one flick and it starts.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-27-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

Another 950mL put through the 90. I now have the...

Another 950mL put through the 90. I now have the MMM rear induction fitted. Seems to run smoother and for most part temps are even up to about 4200RPM then #2 gets hot, other are around 118C and #2...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-20-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

generally heating the hub with a heat gun will...

generally heating the hub with a heat gun will assist removing the hub.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-19-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

can somebody show me how they are mounting their...

can somebody show me how they are mounting their temp probes to the heads?
Forum: Gas Engines
12-19-2021, 08:44 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

Morris Mini Motors have the puller but will be...

Morris Mini Motors have the puller but will be expensive with shipping. Should be abloe to get one locally I would think. I modified one to make the claws narrower and sharper so I can get them in...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-12-2021, 12:27 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

why complicate it like that? Use a separate...

why complicate it like that? Use a separate LiION or LIPO 2S and control it via an opto coupled kill switch.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-11-2021, 04:35 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

and remove the rocker covers and lubricate in in...

and remove the rocker covers and lubricate in in there on all the moving parts.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-10-2021, 11:24 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

thanks mate, 125 to 138 C are the temps I am...

thanks mate, 125 to 138 C are the temps I am seeing which seemed to be very hot to me. That is 257F to 280F or in your case up to 293C or 418 kelvin for the geeks amongst us!

Have fitted the MMM...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-06-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

Gents, for those with temperature probes on the...

Gents,
for those with temperature probes on the cylinders how have you mounted them? Around spark plug base or wedged between the fins on top of the cylinders.

I have mine wrapped around the...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-28-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

Ran the FG90 on the weekend! What a beast. Was...

Ran the FG90 on the weekend! What a beast. Was mounted to my test stand, no baffles.
Biela 3 blade FW-190 style 20x12 prop. 15:1 Klotz KL-200 and 98 Octane petrol.

Idle 1290 RPM, peak 6400 RPM...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-25-2021, 02:42 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

I spoke to Ray on the phone, what a lovely fellow...

I spoke to Ray on the phone, what a lovely fellow to chat with.

The second nipple is on the new build FG90R3 as supplied by Saito. Ray advised you can block it is you want though said just...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-25-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By planenutzz

yes well I'll see if Ray confirms that about...

yes well I'll see if Ray confirms that about blocking the 2nd nipple
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