linkadrip

Ok i'll try that thanks Hobbsy Sounds like it will work..

Hobbsy

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Barry, Geri is a serious Betty Boop collector, so I can't go wrong buying her Betty Boop salt and pepper shakers, I even got her a set with BB on a Harley, imagine that. A couple of Boop salt shakers is good for at least one Saito.

linkadrip

Hey Hobbsy weres the picture of the Senior TeleMaster if you have the link to a picture of it that will be fine. Very curious to see what your talking about. How you have it positioned. i'm going to try it..


I found it lol just a little searching and ther it is very slick indeeed i like that[sm=thumbup.gif]

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7320720

Just going to have to find me some K&S tubing to extend it.. Wonder if there is Some that is clear..Hmmm Off to search for more stuff.

blw

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That's the way to do it!!!!! Very smart. Beats sneaking stuff into the shop any day.

The adapter sounds like a good solution.

Hobbsy

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Link, its a little unorthodox but I ran it right down through the unused portion of the engine mounting beam.

Thanks Barry, a little gets a lot.

mike early

What are the best plugs to use?
How long do these saitos last before they lose enough power to be worn out?

linkadrip

Hobbsy

Hmmm Did you have to cut the beam?? to get it to point down like that. I'm going to use some flex tubing i have left over from my Macs tuned pipe to extend it. I guess the K&S tubing is all metal. Didnt want to mess up the turbo muffler But criping anything to it. Do you happen to have a picture of how its running down through there. Kinda hidden buy the Cheeks or the prop i guess but i definetly like how its positioned that way all the goo will go out the bottom which is perfect..

Hobbsy

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Yes, I bored a hole almost the same size as the K&S tubing, 21/32 I think, its a perfect fit in the hole. I used a Forstner bit down until the spur came out of the bottom, then went up through so there would be no splinters. If I could have used my drill press I could have gone all the way one way but the hand held electric drill would have busted through. I'll get a pic. tomorrow.

Hobbsy

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More pitchers, the hole is 21/32s the pipe is 19/32s.

linkadrip

Very nice thank you very much i understand alot better.[sm=teeth_smile.gif] Here's some pictures of mine i dont have the wood like yours Does so i think i should have enough room those are very good quality pictures..

mike early

what is this?

linkadrip

Looks like this to me..

The rear-mounted throttle arm on most 4-stroke engines can make the servo linkage quite difficult. The DuBro “4-Stroke Throttle Linkage� can make the servo connection more convenient. A typical setup is shown to the left.
taken from here..

http://saito-engines.info/engine_mount.html

Not exactlly the Same but probably serves the same purpose..

mike early

I'll be darned. I wish I'd have known about these before fighting with this very issue...

RC Specialties

Hey Guys,

How many of you have the Saito FA-220? I am considering the engine for a project and I would like to know how the engine is performing. I see allot on the forum about other models but not much on the 220. Any comments are welcome.

Jim

Hobbsy

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I just use a regular servo arm and use a 1/4 long piece of fuel line for a bushing in the splined hole, it works smooth as silk and no slop. I chose the wrong pics for this, the carb connection is hard to see. The arm in your pic. is a Dubro heavy duty servo arm.

linkadrip

RC

have you looked at this forum or some others that might give some info on the 220..

Hobbsy has some post there on tach info and prop sizes.. thought it migh help a little..

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3114397/tm.htm

RC Specialties

Link,

Thanks for the link. There is some good info there. I'll continue to look for more info. Thanks again.

Jim

Hobbsy

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Jim, a lot of folks expect the 2.20 to be a revver but that's not its forte, big lumber between 7,500 and 9,000 is where it lives and works.

Ricky Blade

a 125 with broken exhaust threads. i remember hearing that someone is repairing them? is it worth it to have it fixed? do the repairs last? much appreciated.
thanks, ricky.

Michaelh

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Also about that link.
My 1.80 stomps the 160fx in the uplines. Thats all Im saying good night.

s10junky83

I need to know if on my Saito 100 with a APC 15x6 Should peak at 8620RPM on 30% coolpower? I don't know if this is close to the norm. It seems like it should have more RPM. Please help!!!!!!!!!!!

SigMan

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OS F-type is a great plug. and if treated right, a Saito will last you a lifetime.

mike early

Thanks Sir!

GATTUSO2170

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OK GUYS I REALY NEED SOME HELP HERE IM FLYING A SAITO 180 ON MY TWIST 150 ITS MOUNTED UPRIGHT TO THE TOP OF THE MOUNT PUTTING THE CARB ABOUT EVEN WITH THE TOP OF THE TANK THE ENGINE BROKE IN GREAT IVE GOT ABOUT A GALLON OF FUEL THROUGH IT NOW AND IT RUNS GREAT ON THE GROUND BUT IN THE AIR AS SOON AS I FLIP AROUND IT DIES I THINK ITS GOOING RICH DUE TO CARB LOCATION IVE CHECKED EVERYTHING WENT THROUGH THE TANK 3 TIMES AND CANT FIGURE IT OUT SAITO SAYS I NEED A PUMP BUT I DONT SEE ANYONE ELSE USING ONE ALMOST EVERY LANDING HAS BEEN A DEADSTICK PLZ HELP I CANT AFORD ANYMORE DEADSTICKS AND FOR ALL THE MONEY I PUT OUT ON THIS 180 IVE BEEN VERY DISAPOINTED WITH IT ANY IDEAS? AND AGAIN I MUST STATE IT IS NOT THE CLUNK (CLUNK HAS TOTAL FREE MOVEMENT) AND THE TANK IS NOT LEAKING AIR ONLY THING I CAN COME UP WITH IS THAT THE ENGINE BEEING MOUNTED A LITTLE HIGH IS CAUSING IT TO RICHEN AND LEAN. HOWEVER IF YOU LOOK AT THE TWIST 150 TREAD THERE ARE MANY GUYS RUNNING THE EXZACT SETUP WITH NO PROBELEMS SO I AM TOTALY STUMPED ?


PLZ HELP !!!!!!!

mbrennan1

I am sure that ypu guys are tired of hearing about all these problems, but I also need some help. Today I broke in a new Saito 82. Everything went great. Ran 4 tanks of fuel through it. I could only get it to idle at around 3000 RPM's. Hopefully with more time on the motor, it will idle down without killing. Now for my big problem. I purchased a new, never ran before 150s. The seller has had it on his shelf for 1 1/2 years. I opened the HS needle valve 4 1/2 turns and fired it up. It started right away. I noticed NO smoke coming out of the exhaust. It would only run at half throttle and above. I kept turning the hs needle open to rich, but would not respond. It would not blow smoke or fuel out the exhaust. I kept turning the needle valve open, a few clicks at a time, until the needle valve fell out. It kept on running. I killed the engine right away. It was getting hot. It ran for approximately 2-3 minutes under this condition. I hope I did not hurt anything. Any clues on what might be wrong with it?? I never had any problems with my other Saito's. I have 2-82's, a 125, a 150, and a 180. All run perfect
Any replys would be appreciated. Mike