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Forum: Gas Engines
03-09-2023, 07:22 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

That goo is very bad on my engine's catalytic...

That goo is very bad on my engine's catalytic converters. ;)
Speaking of the nasty black goo, WD-40 works for me to clean it off, then followed by your favorite detergent mix.
I don't worry so...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-08-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

I have one in a TRC Zero. Don't fly full...

I have one in a TRC Zero. Don't fly full throttle, but I can tell you the engine is very fuel efficient.
My tank is a 500 ml Fiji water bottle. I can fly for 12-15 minutes with about 1/3 reserve....
Forum: Gas Engines
08-30-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

Installed the new warranty replacement ignition...

Installed the new warranty replacement ignition today. That confirmed 100% that the ignition was the problem.
The original ignition decided to quit without advance warning symptoms. Back to flying...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-21-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

It could be the hall sensor, but it looks good by...

It could be the hall sensor, but it looks good by visual exam. The carb is pumping and working fine. Very wet.
I removed the plugs from cylinders and inserted the plugs back into the caps. ...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-21-2022, 09:48 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

The Saito FG90R3 ignition appears to have going...

The Saito FG90R3 ignition appears to have going kaput suddenly. After several hours of excellent fly time, the ignition appears to have gone bad.
Warming up for a flight and the engine quit for no...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-09-2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

Just to report what a difference a change in...

Just to report what a difference a change in props makes on my 33# TRC Zero. I was using the Biela Corsair style 23 x 10 x 3. Performance was not so good, and the temps climbed above 250F when going...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-06-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

Getting ready to install the FG90 on a TRC Zero. ...

Getting ready to install the FG90 on a TRC Zero. Question for those who have the Keleo exhaust ring.
What are you using to seal the threads?
Thinking Teflon tape will be OK or is something like...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-31-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

Just a thought. Could be a small obstruction or...

Just a thought. Could be a small obstruction or dirt in the carb that impacts the low needle setting? I would try removing the needles and fuel line and give it a blast of solvent through the...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-27-2021, 08:44 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

About 2.5 L of run-in time so far. The new prop...

About 2.5 L of run-in time so far. The new prop drive flange to change timing is installed.
Same here regarding the high needle. It seems to do little. Turning out the low needle will make the...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-20-2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

Found the right tool to pull the prop hub thanks...

Found the right tool to pull the prop hub thanks to one of our club members. It took quite a bit of pulling to get the hub off. I'll know tomorrow if the timing upgrade makes a difference. ​​​...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-19-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

Roger, I have the exact same tool I got from...

Roger,
I have the exact same tool I got from Advance Auto. (It proved to be cheap China junk.) Yes, I cut and tapered the claws..The arms distorted and would not pull the hub. I'm afraid that too...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-18-2021, 08:47 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

Any Suggestions? Been running in my new FG90...

Any Suggestions? Been running in my new FG90 this weekend. I have the prop drive flange timing upgrade and would like to install it. On gear pullers I have been able to find locally the claws that...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-12-2021, 09:56 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

darod07, Thanks for the info. Just to make...

darod07,
Thanks for the info. Just to make certain, does the link below reference the correct Biela Semi 23x10?
Of course, one answer leads to more questions. Regarding the Saito Ignition - I...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-11-2021, 08:11 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

Hello - questions please. Getting set to run in...

Hello - questions please.
Getting set to run in my FG 90R. Locally, Klotz Original Techniplate (100% Synthetic.) is not available.
The Klotz R-50 (100% Synthetic) is available, but I'm not...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-24-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

Larger radials like the Moki, (I own two) use...

Larger radials like the Moki, (I own two) use needle bearings as opposed to bronze bushings in a Saito. The Moki draws its fuel from the carb which goes directly into the crankcase. From the...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-24-2021, 06:44 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

Sorry if I missed it previously in this thread,...

Sorry if I missed it previously in this thread, but regarding the prop drive flange upgrade from CH Ignitions. I'm not clear if Ray's modification is any different from the CH hub upgrade. It would...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-15-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

Done - PM Sent. J Tab

Done - PM Sent.

J Tab
Forum: Gas Engines
11-15-2021, 06:07 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 253,009
Posted By Jaketab

Hello, Could someone please post or PM the...

Hello,
Could someone please post or PM the contact information or website of Ray English ?
I tried an email address listed some pages back and it came back invalid.

Thanks - J Tab
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