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Forum: Gas Engines

01-21-2020, 10:56 PM

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Saito's New Engine: FG-90R3

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Posted By cathurga

This is really good to know, I really wanted to...

This is really good to know, I really wanted to put the Saito in my FW190 and might consider it now. I think mine is still a bit heavier than yours but it’s got a lot of ballast in it with a GP88...

Forum: Gas Engines

01-13-2020, 09:37 PM

Replies: 640

Saito's New Engine: FG-90R3

Views: 252,996

Posted By cathurga

Didier, hi! I have the TopRC FW190, and the...

Didier, hi!
I have the TopRC FW190, and the FG90 will be marginal as far as performance is concerned. Mine wasn't built by me so is a little heavy for my liking, but even built as light as possible,...

Forum: Gas Engines

11-27-2019, 12:27 AM

Replies: 640

Saito's New Engine: FG-90R3

Views: 252,996

Posted By cathurga

As Jon says, its not a traditional choke that...

As Jon says, its not a traditional choke that causes a vacuum in the jets do draw fuel, it just pulls the jet open to allow fuel to draw. Follow the manual for best results, but I have also had the...

Forum: Gas Engines

11-25-2019, 09:03 PM

Replies: 640

Saito's New Engine: FG-90R3

Views: 252,996

Posted By cathurga

The choke rod is very useful. It doesn’t close...

The choke rod is very useful. It doesn’t close the ‘butterfly’, it opens up the low speed/idle jet, allowing fuel into the venturi, while the throttle is in a closed position.
it’s not as effective...

Forum: Gas Engines

09-09-2019, 08:55 AM

Replies: 640

Saito's New Engine: FG-90R3

Views: 252,996

Posted By cathurga

SJN, Interesting, each to their own I suppose,...

SJN,
Interesting, each to their own I suppose, but I have alsways preferred the deep sound of the collectors. What prop were you using on your Yak? In that video, it sounded like someones prop tips...

Forum: Gas Engines

09-08-2019, 08:26 PM

Replies: 640

Saito's New Engine: FG-90R3

Views: 252,996

Posted By cathurga

Ouch! Youre lucky to get away with that little...

Ouch! Youre lucky to get away with that little damage to the engine. But it appears these Saito's can take a hit!
You may find that the ignition has some damage internally, the IC's can be damaged...

Forum: Gas Engines

09-08-2019, 10:24 AM

Replies: 640

Saito's New Engine: FG-90R3

Views: 252,996

Posted By cathurga

Hey All, It looks like I am going to have a...

Hey All,

It looks like I am going to have a Saito brand collector ring for the FG90 (or FG84 apparently) that is surplus to requirements. It is NIB, never been used and still in the original...

Forum: Gas Engines

08-04-2019, 12:19 AM

Replies: 640

Saito's New Engine: FG-90R3

Views: 252,996

Posted By cathurga

Hi All, Usually posting in the FG60 thread,...

Hi All,

Usually posting in the FG60 thread, but mate and I flew his H9 Corsair with FG90 in. It has the Morris Minimotors timing mod, but is fairly new, with only 4-5 flights on it now. We are in...

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