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Forum: Glow Engines
12-18-2022, 08:20 AM
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Posted By RoKit

War-repair is way different from a...

War-repair is way different from a "ballroom-repair for look nice".
As long as it will do the next job/ mission, itīs good enough.
Same as I would do in the club field in order to have one more...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-18-2022, 01:21 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

Are they illegal in US ? Are you looking for...

Are they illegal in US ?
Are you looking for one to order ?
Forum: Glow Engines
03-11-2022, 06:26 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

Thankīs,,, yes.. most of us know that. +/- 5...

Thankīs,,, yes.. most of us know that. +/- 5 degrees would be an acceptable diff if measured at the same spot and angle with IR gun..
But diffs of 30 degree Celsius is not acceptable in my world.
...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-11-2022, 04:19 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

I am still confused.. what thermometers ? (in...

I am still confused.. what thermometers ?
(in Europe we donīt cook turkey,, we go there for vacation)
Forum: Glow Engines
03-10-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

Smile Not sure what you mean,,, you are welcome to...

Not sure what you mean,,, you are welcome to explain.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-10-2022, 04:16 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

Smile I wish it was that easy But when you se and...

I wish it was that easy

But when you se and hear a "non response" from the engine in flight when you need it the most..
Well that engine is grounded in my book.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-09-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

The first word I think of when reading is,,...

The first word I think of when reading is,, Congaratulations !! :-)
Forum: Glow Engines
03-09-2022, 09:28 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

I know that many owners are happy with the...

I know that many owners are happy with the performance.
There is also many who are unhappy. Maybe different people and applications
have different level of expectations.. I donīt know.

The later...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-08-2022, 11:45 PM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

Thankīs Jim. No I have not, but tested several...

Thankīs Jim.
No I have not, but tested several different plug brands. Not sure it might be related
since it is a typical behaviour regardless running on gas or methanol and glow & methanol/ 5-20%...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-06-2022, 09:54 PM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

Yes I have Bertīs picture, but that is way...

Yes I have Bertīs picture, but that is way different from Saito R3 and I cant se how to replicate something like that.
I will post pictures of mine as soon as I am able to test the engine.
The...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-06-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

Yes that is correct,, There have been theories...

Yes that is correct,,
There have been theories about the cause. Most probably oil and fuel "pooling".
I have tried various oil contents with methanol and gas as well,, the changes in running...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-06-2022, 12:42 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

Thanks,, That was one of the first things I...

Thanks,, That was one of the first things I experimented with.
I am using a 2S Lipo for the ignition and a Hobbywing 10ampUBEC for the plane.
Also reading evrerywhere on internet about Saito R3s...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-06-2022, 12:06 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

No,, but like to know how they look inside. The...

No,, but like to know how they look inside.
The engine looses power now and then in the 5000-7000 rpm range.
Idles fine at 1800 and top at 9200 with a MAS 16x8
Forum: Glow Engines
03-05-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

Unhappy Thanks for your comments. I have been running...

Thanks for your comments.
I have been running my 170R3 a lot and have never managed to get a 100% reliable midrange.
Have tried various gasoline carbs and also 15% nitro methanol fuel with original...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-04-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

Smile Saito FA170R3, FA-200R3, FG33R3

Have anyone done their own (DIY) modification on the intake manifold in order to
improve the midrange and cylinder temperature diffīs on a 170, 200 or FG33 ??
(I know about MMM and Ray English...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-12-2021, 09:27 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

Not 100% sure but I dont think Saito have any...

Not 100% sure but I dont think Saito have any engine where the intake is open in to crank case,,
Their re-design is "only" making a central chamber in the manifold.
I donīt think I will ever spend...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-12-2021, 07:00 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

There is no fuel in the crank case in the 170R3,,...

There is no fuel in the crank case in the 170R3,, if any itīs through the normal "blow by" as in every piston engine.
(Auto motive engines sometimes have diluted engine oil due to bad piston rings...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-11-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

Out of 0.75 liter fuel I get about 2 cl oil...

Out of 0.75 liter fuel I get about 2 cl oil through the vent.

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Forum: Glow Engines
07-11-2021, 06:45 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

As far as I could judge it was oil.

As far as I could judge it was oil.
Forum: Glow Engines
07-11-2021, 04:30 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

Yes some,, but have not measured the exact...

Yes some,, but have not measured the exact amount.
Will check to be sure.
Forum: Glow Engines
07-11-2021, 01:45 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

The holes are letting fuel/ oil in to the krank...

The holes are letting fuel/ oil in to the krank case, and also creating negative pressure when the krank case nipple is blocked.
...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-10-2021, 06:28 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

Talking Well I know one "fella" who have one radial to...

Well I know one "fella" who have one radial to much ...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-10-2021, 06:26 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

I might do if I find the time to play a bit more...

I might do if I find the time to play a bit more :-) However I donīt se the point in spending time and fuel,
cause I suppose that Saito have tried various combinations and designs,,and what I have...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-10-2021, 01:45 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

Saito FA-170 R3

A brief update on my FA-170R3..

Made a new gasket for the manifold cover,
Rotated the intake manifold 120 degrees so that #3 became #1,,
No significant difference in running performance,,
if...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-21-2021, 11:21 AM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,435,072
Posted By RoKit

If your carb is as mine on the picture then it is...

If your carb is as mine on the picture then it is original (note the HS needle coming out just behind the ring),
have no idea but probably there is different versions of the Keleo ring exhausts ??
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