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Forum: Gas Engines
12-10-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,985
Posted By hpergm

I use the Jeti system's temp probes (MT-300),...

I use the Jeti system's temp probes (MT-300), which will just about wedge themselves snuggly between the Saito cylinder fins and stay there without any further intervention. It's better if the...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-12-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,985
Posted By hpergm

100% on the baffling. And another 2 points from...

100% on the baffling. And another 2 points from my experience. Make sure the fuselage interior is well ventilated; both the -90 and -60 carb trumpets protrude behind the firewall and feed off the air...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-11-2021, 06:02 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,985
Posted By hpergm

Hi Planenutzz. My FG90 has been totally trouble...

Hi Planenutzz. My FG90 has been totally trouble free, hence I have not visited the thread recently - sorry for leaving your questions "hanging" there for 2 months. The green box is measuring...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-04-2019, 12:39 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,985
Posted By hpergm

Just copying a link from another thread related...

Just copying a link from another thread related to a 97" Gee Bee Y with an FG90 featuring the Meier ring:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/12539463-post78.html

Engine has been run vertically in as...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-06-2019, 06:05 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,985
Posted By hpergm

Break in progressing well; all cylinders are heat...

Break in progressing well; all cylinders are heat cycling and balancing EGTs well at certain throttle settings...
Mixtures are still set very rich. Max rpm does not go above 5.5k rpm - there is...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-26-2018, 01:57 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,985
Posted By hpergm

First run today at the mountain (keeps the...

First run today at the mountain (keeps the neighbours happy). Was able to hand start it (!).
Went through 1.5lt of 1:15 fuel. RPM was kept below 4k. Music (ring muffler) by Meier.
Instrumentation...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-25-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,985
Posted By hpergm

Thanks Jagdpanther. Dan, yes the FW190 lives...

Thanks Jagdpanther.

Dan, yes the FW190 lives on. The 90 will go to a GeeBee. Being a little bit wiser this time, I am going to try netralising gravity for the over-rich initial runs to get all...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-24-2018, 12:34 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,985
Posted By hpergm

Mine's prepped for the break in. Well oiled up,...

Mine's prepped for the break in. Well oiled up, all valves checked (only one out of tolerance), instrumentation installed. At least 1lt vertical to make sure all cylinders heat...
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