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Forum: Glow Engines
08-11-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Yes Glowgeek, I put a new plug in. The engine is...

Yes Glowgeek, I put a new plug in. The engine is running very well now, I put it down to a combination of things, a worn out poorly adjusted engine and bad fuel made me realize it needed TLC and when...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-09-2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Thanks for the links to Saito .72 parts guys. Of...

Thanks for the links to Saito .72 parts guys. Of course the carb pipe O rings are out of stock everywhere. I wonder if sizes are listed anywhere?
When I had my carb off to clean and inspect it...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-07-2022, 06:27 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Soo, Saito Savers Society, I am hoping I have...

Soo, Saito Savers Society, I am hoping I have fixed my .72. I'll know tomorrow. I was having some serious problems with rough running and backfiring and dying at idle. Without going back over...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-03-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/a3d99880_d74d_414a_81dc_881bd3392b1a_f75de83f88a03c777956e041fd008decebfff73a.jpeg
Couldn’t resist sharing this photo. I have...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-03-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

I'll pop them out and have a look.

I'll pop them out and have a look.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-03-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Thanks Jesse. I doubt it is the timing as it is...

Thanks Jesse. I doubt it is the timing as it is running the same before and after its overhaul. I used the rubber band method to hold the crank pin at TDC and also the paintbrush handle in the valve...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-03-2022, 04:32 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Hello again Saito Savers Society. Saito .72 here....

Hello again Saito Savers Society. Saito .72 here. I installed new bearings and plug (OS F) and I adjusted the valve lash. It was at .006" and I brought it down to a tight .004 or actual .003"....
Forum: Glow Engines
07-25-2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Ha! Boca is back in business, I got the cheap set...

Ha! Boca is back in business, I got the cheap set for the 72.
Forum: Glow Engines
07-25-2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Never mind. YouTube coughed up a few assembly...

Never mind. YouTube coughed up a few assembly timing videos. I liked the one where the guy uses a rubber band to hold the crank at TDC and a paintbrush to hold the cam. Clever.
Forum: Glow Engines
07-25-2022, 08:06 AM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

BTW, Thanks guys! May as well ask now......

BTW, Thanks guys!

May as well ask now... Looking at the manual, and engine, the timing mark on the cam gear will go to 6 o'clock when mated to the crankshaft at 12 o'clock, TDC. Any clever way to...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-25-2022, 07:52 AM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Ha, Bocabearings website will not let anyone...

Ha, Bocabearings website will not let anyone purchase today, chat says please try again tomorrow, LOL We are becoming slaves to our computers...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-24-2022, 09:10 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Hello again Saito Savers Society! This time it is...

Hello again Saito Savers Society! This time it is my trusty FA-72B that needs TLC. I'll start with bearing replacement. I was surprised at how bad the bearings had got without it complaining too...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-19-2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Hey BarracudaHockey, how are you going to get rpm...

Hey BarracudaHockey, how are you going to get rpm with the CORE? Does the Powerbox RPM sensor work with Saito FG90? I know they were having a lot of trouble with that sensor and they are...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-19-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Regarding the throttle only going to 3/4,...

Regarding the throttle only going to 3/4, interesting video.
https://youtu.be/S4PBWTE175Q
Forum: Glow Engines
03-10-2021, 05:26 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Oh boy! Thanks for the suggestions. At least I...

Oh boy! Thanks for the suggestions. At least I know what not to try. I know nothing will work but it would be messy.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-09-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

I got one of the engine test stands you guys...

I got one of the engine test stands you guys recommended and set it up today. It is nice! It started raining so I didn't get to run anything though. I bolted it to a piece of 2x10 so besides Dope is...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-06-2021, 06:25 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Yup, 2 day take 2 week. it COVID! Welcome US...

Yup, 2 day take 2 week. it COVID! Welcome US Gov't ;)
Forum: Glow Engines
03-01-2021, 07:24 AM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

​​​​​​https://www.ebay.com/itm/USAF-96TH-FTS-SCAT-...

​​​​​​https://www.ebay.com/itm/USAF-96TH-FTS-SCAT-PACK-FLIGHT-PATCH-COLOR/323340405100?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

I'd send you one but unfortunately I don't have any either! I have a box full of...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-28-2021, 06:47 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/166x247/scat_pack_3487f6281127d6ad7b33d74eeb772f1e42988730.jpeg
This is the squadron patch from my USAF pilot training T-37 class
Williams...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-28-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Looks like the Valley View RC stand is intended...

Looks like the Valley View RC stand is intended for big radial mount engines.
Forum: Glow Engines
02-28-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Thanks guys, I sent Ron Sexton an email. I hope...

Thanks guys, I sent Ron Sexton an email. I hope the large one can handle my Moki 180 but that is the largest I want to run on a stand. I'll check out Valley View's offering now.
Forum: Glow Engines
02-27-2021, 06:03 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

I got a Turbo Header muffler for my 150, very...

I got a Turbo Header muffler for my 150, very nice part. A friend has one on his Saito 125 in a Pitts Special, sounds and runs very well.

I am in the market for a nice adjustable engine test run...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-24-2021, 08:55 AM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

That said I have mine turning an APC 13x6 but on...

That said I have mine turning an APC 13x6 but on 30% nitro heli fuel I buy by the case. It’s a fun fly profile so low pitch works best for that type of flying. Very snappy throttle response.
Forum: Glow Engines
02-10-2021, 08:21 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Legend Hobbies (formerly VQ) has louvers like...

Legend Hobbies (formerly VQ) has louvers like that too.
Ooops, wrong shop, I got mine at Valley View: https://www.valleyviewrc.com/accessories/cooling-vents
Forum: Glow Engines
02-04-2021, 07:15 PM
Replies: 54,852
Views: 5,415,586
Posted By husafreak

Sooo, wood VS plastic prop on a high comp Saito...

Sooo, wood VS plastic prop on a high comp Saito 150? Any reason to use one over the other?
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