Sharpeye22

Ok guys got a question:

    Is there anyway to convert a Saito56 so it will counter rotate the prop?  I am planning my build of a twin WWII plane and am checking my options.

Sharpeye

Luna_Rendezvous

$300 is a bit rich for a 30, but I don't think many would be mounted in an airframe. I'm sure a few years down the track the resale value will increase.

w8ye

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No but you can reverse the 62 by using this cam


http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...dID=SAI200TI35

w8ye

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A shelf queen

davidgeorge212

I wonder how many people are willing to shell out $300 for that engine? They say only 1000 to be made and they have to be backorderd. I wonder also how rare they will become?

kestrel0222

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How can I become a Saito Club member? I've been reading this thread for quite some time now, I figured I would finally join in!!

JNorton

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Just own a Saito and request a number from BLW.
John

mschulz531

I've just become the proud owner of my first Saito engine...a Saito FA-115 that I purchased used. The engine is mounted in a Twist 60 and sounds incredibly powerful.
I can't wait for nicer weather so I can go out and actually fly the thing.
Please consider this my request to join Club Saito...I look forward to owning many more Saito's in the future!
-Mike

RC Specialties

Mike,

Congratulations on your first Saito. I am sure you will be happy with it. Welcome to the Club Saito forum. You will find a wealth of information available, along with some nice folks.

Jim

w8ye

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I have a Twist 60 with a Saito 125. I really enjoy it. I ran 12 gallons of fuel through it last summer.

Take off with half throttle. The only time I use full throttle is going straight up.

I run a APC 16-6 prop

mileshawk

I have a Saito 30 fs that needs a new needle valve assembly or a replacement Carb. I snapped the tube off outboard of the fuel nipple in a crash and it is almost an impossible fix. Appreciate any help or ideas. Vic

w8ye

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Is this what you need?

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=SAI30S84

kevinkenny

Well Guys its back. It is a bit tail heavy so thats a problem I will deal with next week. I had to add a bit of epoxy and micro balloons to get the tail back on. She is still a bit under 10 pounds and the target build weight is 9.5 lbs. I hung a 6 oz. pack of weight off the nose and that still did not do it. I have a friend who is a great builder so I will bring it over to his shop and we will decide what to do.

Kevin

blw

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Nice plane, Mike (mshulz531). You are member #675

flyingagin

I have a Saito .65. bought ikt new, poweres a Kadet Sr. many many gallons thru it. Most reliable engine I have ever owned. Can i have club # please? blw

davidgeorge212

blw are you a member of the auburn planesman club? I joined about 2 years ago but I am currently up in Jacksonville going to school. I might have seen you before

martin_solo

That is great !

Is there a reverse cam for the new 72 or 82 ?

Martin

davidgeorge212

Ok Ill eat my words. My dad and I just decided to buy one of these gold plated saito .30's. He is going to place his order for one so we will see what happens. Anyone else decided yet if they are going to get one?


UPDATE:
My dad placed his order and it went through. Total came to $307.98 out the door

w8ye

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Yes, the same cam fits the 62, 65, 72, 80, 82, 91, 100, 115, and 125 but it is too big physically to fit in the 50 and 56.

blw

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I think I remember you. I was flying back then, and have not been very active the past year due to some health issues. I've been back out there some, and have a new pattern plane to fly. It has an .82a on it. If you ever saw a guy flying the ugliest, multicolored Somethin' Extra that would have been me.

blw

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Flyingagin, you are member #676

mileshawk

Thanks for the help but it won't fit. Mine has a tube with threads on the out side that thread to the carb body. It broke out board of the the fuel port nipple with the attached needle. Vic

w8ye

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I have three Saito 30's. I just looked at all three and they are made like the picture I posted

Here's a list of all the Saito 30 parts

http://search.horizonhobby.com/index...***&N=0&vno=72

Sharpeye22

Hi again,
I just got an e-mail from Horizon Hobby. The techs said that the cam for the 56 is

w8ye

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I seriously doubt that will work for it is the cam for the left cylinder on a horizontal opposed twin Saito 100T. It will fit but I'm not so sure about the timing as that cylinder has the intake where you have the exhaust.

The number I gave you was for the rear cylinder on the inline twin 100Ti which runs the other direction on the cylinder with the intake and exhaust where they are now on your engine. But the cam doesn't fit the 56.

You are going to have fun setting the cam timing with the cam you ordered.

The engine will run but I don't think it will run with the same power like your other engine.