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Forum: Gas Engines

02-19-2018, 09:51 PM

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Saito's New Engine: FG-90R3

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Posted By Chris Nicastro

The engine should be able to run that prop and a...

The engine should be able to run that prop and a little more. I highly recommend a telemetry module to send you in flight RPM readings so you can tune the engine better. In flight the prop will...

Forum: Gas Engines

10-05-2017, 07:33 PM

Replies: 640

Saito's New Engine: FG-90R3

Views: 252,996

Posted By Chris Nicastro

Ok, no I don't run the pressure line on my plane....

Ok, no I don't run the pressure line on my plane. I set the fuel tank position exactly at the level required by the manual. Yes there could be some effect by a blocked pressure line since you tuned...

Forum: Gas Engines

10-05-2017, 11:07 AM

Replies: 640

Saito's New Engine: FG-90R3

Views: 252,996

Posted By Chris Nicastro

@ Jimkron Thats strange, you should see a...

@ Jimkron
Thats strange, you should see a change in revs at the top with an adjustment on the high needle.
Id reset the needles per the manual and make sure your fuel oil ratio is correct just to...

Forum: Gas Engines

09-13-2017, 12:48 AM

Replies: 640

Saito's New Engine: FG-90R3

Views: 252,996

Posted By Chris Nicastro

I still need to get the Solo hub for my blades. I...

I still need to get the Solo hub for my blades. I have 4 matching scale 24 inch blades I plan to use. I'll set the pitch to a max RPM at full power to keep it inside the safe range.
I don't...

Forum: Gas Engines

09-05-2017, 08:50 PM

Replies: 640

Saito's New Engine: FG-90R3

Views: 252,996

Posted By Chris Nicastro

Just run it and tune it as you get to know the...

Just run it and tune it as you get to know the engine. The stock 84 also did the same thing as you described with the stumble or miss and it concerned me too. I flew two different Corsairs with 84's...

Forum: Gas Engines

08-24-2017, 11:31 AM

Replies: 640

Saito's New Engine: FG-90R3

Views: 252,996

Posted By Chris Nicastro

From a storage or dry carb condition I use the...

From a storage or dry carb condition I use the starter and turn the 84 for 3-5 seconds with the ignition off to prime it. Then I turn on the ignition and use the starter and it fires up at idle speed...

Forum: Gas Engines

01-26-2017, 10:43 PM

Replies: 640

Saito's New Engine: FG-90R3

Views: 252,996

Posted By Chris Nicastro

If you can keep the weight down I'd say the new...

If you can keep the weight down I'd say the new 90 with exhaust rings will be great in that Cat. I have a TF Corsair with the 84 and Xoar 24x14 prop with an AUW of about 30 pounds and it goes very...

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