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09-11-2019, 02:41 AM
Is this it?
:https://www.ebay.com/itm/DCA1820-For....c100677.m4598
On the Regular Sullivan I used a flat style:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Battery-Ada...72.m2749.l2649
This is on the Large Sullivan starter. Cut off the projection and use the motor's thru studs to bolt on to the starter tail.
This is the one used later, on the small Sullivan. Either one works on either starter but I actually like this one a bit better. Both have the USB output as well.
09-11-2019, 03:06 AM
My long time flying buddy, Tim came up with the graphics layout. Aside from the "YS" and Sig stickers, all done in MonoKote.
09-11-2019, 04:38 AM
Beautiful low time Saito FA 120 high compression and all moves smoothly - RCU Forums
Saito Buds, here is a 120 FatHead for sale.
Saito Buds, here is a 120 FatHead for sale.
It’s bench run only once and still has all the paperwork.
But what do with it. I need a display case for my engine’s I think.
09-11-2019, 05:38 AM
Oh boy.
This is so bad I just had to share. Sent to me for repairs, this was bought second hand in a plane. He cleaned it up and ran it on the test tell this happened. Hmmmmm
This is so bad I just had to share. Sent to me for repairs, this was bought second hand in a plane. He cleaned it up and ran it on the test tell this happened. Hmmmmm
09-11-2019, 05:57 AM
Amazon has a whole slew of adapters for battery packs. Even found one where I could use the new 20V packs on my existing 18V PC drill and sawzall. Still looking to see if I can find one I can adapt the PC batteries to for the starter.
09-11-2019, 05:59 AM
That engine was in a crash that cracked the cylinder. You can see the ooze from running it.
09-11-2019, 07:20 AM
Pinky Saito
As promised here are a few photos of Pinky sitting in his future home. The Pete N Poke isn't pretty but a little sanding and TLC along with some covering when it comes in should do the trick. The workmanship appears to be good so far. I will need to complete the build such as install a second diagonal brace for the wing struts. I'm not sure why it was omitted by the original builder. I was able to download the plans and manual so I can get a handle on what needs to be done. I hope to have the Circus Pink Monokote on hand this week. The airplane was drilled and blind/"T" nuts installed to mount a 2 cycle OS .40 so that will need correcting. For a give away airplane it is surprisingly complete it even came with the main wheels and pushrods. Great Plains recommended a .32 to .46 2 stroke or a .40 to .52 4 stroke so I think Pinky should be a great engine for this bird. The manual recommends a 2 1/2" spinner which I do have on hand but I think I'll keep the spinner nut Pinky already is wearing. I don't want anything hiding this Saito! 
Say Captain, you sent a 11-7 wood prop (THANK YOU!) have you ever ran a 11-6 or 11-5 on this engine? I have those sizes on hand and was wondering how they may work with the .56. Otherwise I need to pick up more 11-7 props when my covering comes in. I hate the idea of going to the field with just one prop, rates right up there with not having spare glowplugs. I know if I don't have a spare I'll find a way of breaking it.
Mike
Say Captain, you sent a 11-7 wood prop (THANK YOU!) have you ever ran a 11-6 or 11-5 on this engine? I have those sizes on hand and was wondering how they may work with the .56. Otherwise I need to pick up more 11-7 props when my covering comes in. I hate the idea of going to the field with just one prop, rates right up there with not having spare glowplugs. I know if I don't have a spare I'll find a way of breaking it.
Mike
09-11-2019, 07:42 AM
09-11-2019, 07:49 AM
Mike
the 56 will turn that 11-7 wide in the 10-1100 range.
I found that the 11-7 works the best for how I fly.
Dave or Gary would have to chime in here and say what they found.
the 56 will turn that 11-7 wide in the 10-1100 range.
I found that the 11-7 works the best for how I fly.
Dave or Gary would have to chime in here and say what they found.
09-11-2019, 11:22 AM
A bit behind this year with all the work on the house. Only burned 12 gallons since July 01.
Still have a fist full of vintage 11-7 props that were the setup . How many do you want?
Still have a fist full of vintage 11-7 props that were the setup . How many do you want?
Last edited by Jesse Open; 09-11-2019 at 11:51 AM.
09-11-2019, 12:48 PM
I came up with a budget idea on the decoration. Since I plan on a red/white checkerboard fin and rudder I was thinking a red Cub style lightening bolt cut from a trim sheet might look quite nice on the fuselage. I'm still thinking on the wings. I would like something to indicate the top of the wing verses the bottom of the wing. Les my buddy who donated the plane suggested poke-a-dots for the bottom.
09-11-2019, 01:10 PM
I will take whatever you can spare, thank you!
I came up with a budget idea on the decoration. Since I plan on a red/white checkerboard fin and rudder I was thinking a red Cub style lightening bolt cut from a trim sheet might look quite nice on the fuselage. I'm still thinking on the wings. I would like something to indicate the top of the wing verses the bottom of the wing. Les my buddy who donated the plane suggested poke-a-dots for the bottom.
I came up with a budget idea on the decoration. Since I plan on a red/white checkerboard fin and rudder I was thinking a red Cub style lightening bolt cut from a trim sheet might look quite nice on the fuselage. I'm still thinking on the wings. I would like something to indicate the top of the wing verses the bottom of the wing. Les my buddy who donated the plane suggested poke-a-dots for the bottom.
pink with white poke a dots. Hmmmm
that might make people think you were in the sauce a bit too far when you covered the airplane. Lol
red checkers on the bottom might be the way to go.
09-11-2019, 01:27 PM
They will probably already think that when they see the color of engine and the airplane! Lol! What if I used red instead of white for the pok-a-dots? I might have enough for checkerboard stripes I'll see when I cover it. One thing you got to say you won't see another one like this airplane at the field EVER.
09-11-2019, 02:10 PM
FlyerInOKC, I've started to like black invasion stripes on the bottom for high vis and orientation.
I haven't flown much either in the last 20 years. Working on that, 3 trainers being prepped right now. found a local club that is only 40$ a year.
My Sig Kadet Sr is on the short list after the 3 trainers. Has a Saito .65 in the nose. drastically down on power. Enough so that I don't feel it is enough margin to safely fly the plane. I have a new ring, just need purchase some bearings from Boca bearings and then work up the nerve to open the engine and perform surgery ( at least it sorta seems it). Maybe strange coming from some one who grew doing major (even rebuild) repairs to his ride to just so he had a ride.
Ken
I haven't flown much either in the last 20 years. Working on that, 3 trainers being prepped right now. found a local club that is only 40$ a year.
My Sig Kadet Sr is on the short list after the 3 trainers. Has a Saito .65 in the nose. drastically down on power. Enough so that I don't feel it is enough margin to safely fly the plane. I have a new ring, just need purchase some bearings from Boca bearings and then work up the nerve to open the engine and perform surgery ( at least it sorta seems it). Maybe strange coming from some one who grew doing major (even rebuild) repairs to his ride to just so he had a ride.
Ken
09-11-2019, 02:17 PM
FlyerInOKC, I've started to like black invasion stripes on the bottom for high vis and orientation.
I haven't flown much either in the last 20 years. Working on that, 3 trainers being prepped right now. found a local club that is only 40$ a year.
My Sig Kadet Sr is on the short list after the 3 trainers. Has a Saito .65 in the nose. drastically down on power. Enough so that I don't feel it is enough margin to safely fly the plane. I have a new ring, just need purchase some bearings from Boca bearings and then work up the nerve to open the engine and perform surgery ( at least it sorta seems it). Maybe strange coming from some one who grew doing major (even rebuild) repairs to his ride to just so he had a ride.
Ken
I haven't flown much either in the last 20 years. Working on that, 3 trainers being prepped right now. found a local club that is only 40$ a year.
My Sig Kadet Sr is on the short list after the 3 trainers. Has a Saito .65 in the nose. drastically down on power. Enough so that I don't feel it is enough margin to safely fly the plane. I have a new ring, just need purchase some bearings from Boca bearings and then work up the nerve to open the engine and perform surgery ( at least it sorta seems it). Maybe strange coming from some one who grew doing major (even rebuild) repairs to his ride to just so he had a ride.
Ken