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Forum: Gas Engines
08-26-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

Hello Frank, here is the link to where to...

Hello Frank, here is the link to where to purchase the baffles. https://ch-ignitions.com/product-category/keleo-exhaust/saito-baffles/

Roger
Forum: Gas Engines
08-21-2022, 12:50 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

Jaketab, at first I thought it was the ignition...

Jaketab, at first I thought it was the ignition too but I was getting spark at the plugs. I found that mine was not drawing fuel so the carburetor just gave up pumping fuel. I replaced the carburetor...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-31-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

Yes it is, as long as you take your time removing...

Yes it is, as long as you take your time removing all components to get to the back plate, then remove the back plate slowly too....
Forum: Gas Engines
12-21-2021, 11:20 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

That's 100% correct planenutzz! I have removed...

That's 100% correct planenutzz! I have removed removed 6 hubs over the past several years on my Saito engines using this cheap puller and with a bit of heat from a heat gun set on high the hub pops...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-19-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

Jaketab, this is what I use on all of my Saito...

Jaketab, this is what I use on all of my Saito engines to pull the drive flanges, I purchased this puller at Walmart several years ago. The claws are 3mm thick but I filed a taper that is...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-01-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

The reason I asked what the maximum RPM was at...

The reason I asked what the maximum RPM was at full throttle is to confirm if the LS & HS needles were leaned enough for maximum ground RPM. The # 3 cylinder is blowing smoke & oil because the...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-01-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

What RPM are you getting with a 24 x 12 prop...

What RPM are you getting with a 24 x 12 prop after break in with the LS & HS needles leaned for maximum RPM?
Forum: Gas Engines
01-09-2021, 11:46 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

The recommended prop is a 24x12, not a 24x10 for...

The recommended prop is a 24x12, not a 24x10 for the FG90R3. Using a 24x10 will cause the engine to over rev at full throttle especially when the aircraft is descending. As mentioned by Tom ling,...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-09-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

One of the Ray English mods is machining down the...

One of the Ray English mods is machining down the diameter of the main rod crank pin to allow for the installation of a beefier bronze bushing, that is the blue bushing seen in your photo.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-08-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

When you state "the engine was blueprinted", are...

When you state "the engine was blueprinted", are you saying the engine was modified by Ray English?
Forum: Gas Engines
12-08-2020, 08:28 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

What size prop was being used that allowed the...

What size prop was being used that allowed the engine to over rev??
Forum: Gas Engines
12-05-2020, 09:08 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

airborn900, the attached video shows two TF...

airborn900, the attached video shows two TF FW-190s with an FG84R3 and a FG90R3 installed. The FW-190 with the red rudder has the Keleo exhaust ring installed on the FG84R3. The other FW-190 with the...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-05-2020, 08:34 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

The Keleo exhaust ring has a nipple that can be...

The Keleo exhaust ring has a nipple that can be used for a smoke system to be connected as can be seen in the attached photo. With the flex tube exhaust you would have to engineer your own custom...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-05-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

It depends on what you want to hear in an exhaust...

It depends on what you want to hear in an exhaust tone. The flex tube exhaust sound has a throaty tone. The Keleo exhaust ring has a throatier tone combined with a slight growl. Both exhaust systems...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-24-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

I have both too, the FG60 & FG90 and yes the FG60...

I have both too, the FG60 & FG90 and yes the FG60 has more oil coming out of the crank case vent nipple when running than the FG90. It's nothing to worry about, both of the engines internal...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-16-2020, 07:40 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esGaEm9GUhk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esGaEm9GUhk
Forum: Gas Engines
05-14-2020, 02:06 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

flytaildragger; no it's not just you that had...

flytaildragger; no it's not just you that had difficulty during break-in on the FG-90 and FG-60. You are correct the internet is full of examples similar to yours. The different engine forums through...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-14-2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

I followed the break-in instructions and never...

I followed the break-in instructions and never had any issues with starting or with low idle or through the full power range. The FG-90 pulls like a freight train, runs like a well oiled Swiss watch...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-14-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

su27flanker, the voids are not an issue in the...

su27flanker, the voids are not an issue in the exhaust outlets, they do not affect my FG-90s power or performance. If the voids were in the intake side than it would probably be a problem as the fuel...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-06-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

jimboq8, yes I did. As per firing order. Set #1...

jimboq8, yes I did. As per firing order. Set #1 at TDC install cam for that cylinder with the timing mark centered. Turn crank 240° so #3 is TDC, install cam for that cylinder with the timing mark...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-01-2020, 08:30 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

This is Ray's contact email address....

This is Ray's contact email address. [email protected].
Forum: Gas Engines
11-26-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

gilles1, the throttle is fully opened as per the...

gilles1, the throttle is fully opened as per the manual start instructions when using the choke bar.
Forum: Gas Engines
11-26-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

The choke bar works great and is very useful when...

The choke bar works great and is very useful when starting a cold engine. With the choke bar installed and the ignition switch turned off, hand flip the prop 8-10 times, then remove the choke bar,...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-21-2019, 05:57 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/800x600/master_rod_7ba032552d34945e8a8ff249e78ba24b438cc8d5_fd1c16b5431502e16f9ebfb5c54be8ac82bc8ca6.jpg

FG90R3 main rod failure due to...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-08-2019, 05:39 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,980
Posted By ForcesR

SJN, the FG90R3 has a Walbro WYD carburetor and...

SJN, the FG90R3 has a Walbro WYD carburetor and the fuel nipple can be purchased separately through Walbro. Just search the Walbro web site for a parts list for the WYD carburetor.
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