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Forum: Glow Engines
12-23-2020, 12:20 AM
Replies: 54,816
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Posted By AeroFinn

Smile Hi Hobbsy, Thank you so much! So it seems...

Hi Hobbsy,

Thank you so much! So it seems the difference between high compression and low(er) compression 150s is just the machined relief of the piston top.

btw. I wasn't expecting anyone to...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-21-2020, 01:26 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Hi hobbsy, Thank you so much - I will have...

Hi hobbsy,

Thank you so much - I will have my time to read this article carefully. While this is great info, I feel a bit confused now on how to determine the high / low compression by looking at...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-21-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

hi Lonnie, Thanks! So nice to be back - I...

hi Lonnie,

Thanks! So nice to be back - I have been busy with other things for the past 2-3 years. So basically I try to just oil the engine well and give it a run before disassembling it. Maybe...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-20-2020, 05:46 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

What parts do I need? Is this a high compression 150S

Hi gents,

I was given a 150S by a friend of mine. The engine seems to have run pretty much and has not much compression. It seems this is one of the early 150 s engines but I can't be sure. There...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-08-2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Spaceworm, Blw and Fnqflyer Thanks, the...

Spaceworm, Blw and Fnqflyer


Thanks, the engine is not a Saito but a Laser 300v. Hence my remark that this may not be Saito related but more on how to enlarge a prop hole if you do not have...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-07-2015, 09:22 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Guys, This may not be totally Saito related...

Guys,

This may not be totally Saito related but still:

I have a prop safety nut which is 13mm. Now the prop hole of my APC 20X8 Sport prop is 10mm. I'm sick of driving to a workshop and...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-26-2015, 10:50 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

I flew my Yak 54 / Laser 300v-twin on Sunday. The...

I flew my Yak 54 / Laser 300v-twin on Sunday. The fuel was exactly the same jug I had run my FA-125a CDI, i.e. 10% Aerosave / 5% nitro. The Laser idled happily my 2-3 minutes test at about 1550-1600...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-22-2015, 11:52 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

I have measured temperatures more than 115 deg...

I have measured temperatures more than 115 deg celsius on my Saito FA-125a. My Lasers run at about 125 degrees celsius, occationally even more. Gas engines run easily at 150 degrees celsius. I...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-22-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Dan and Adrian, Thanks for your hints. I set...

Dan and Adrian,

Thanks for your hints. I set the gap to 0,35mm and run the engine at various timing settings & different LS settings today. I first tried 36 degrees BTDC followd by about 33, 30,...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-22-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Congrats Dan, sounds very convenient! I have...

Congrats Dan, sounds very convenient!

I have a flying field of my own, too. The landing strip is about 500 feet from my house. Very nice.

-Artto
Forum: Glow Engines
05-15-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Thanks Adrian. I did not know of these...

Thanks Adrian.

I did not know of these potential issues with the rcxel tachometers. I will try the engine without it and set the gap on 0,35mm and play with the timining as you and Dan suggest....
Forum: Glow Engines
05-15-2015, 01:17 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Thanks dan, Good remark! I asssume you mean...

Thanks dan, Good remark!

I asssume you mean that higher nitro fuel burns well even if the ignition timing is not optimal? And the other way round low nitro fuel requirers optimal timing

I hope...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-15-2015, 10:33 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Ok Now I have tested my FA-125a CH-Ignitions...

Ok

Now I have tested my FA-125a CH-Ignitions CDI a bit more with low nitro / low oil fuel. (10% Aerosave + 5% nitro)

Compared to 17% Aerosave / 15% nitro the max rpm seems to be very closed...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-10-2015, 08:27 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Yes, it sounds strange. I think no conclusive...

Yes, it sounds strange. I think no conclusive results was achieved in my testing as the engine was under running-in phase. I will test the engine with 10% Aerosave and 5% nitro.

By the way, I...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-10-2015, 03:58 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Thanks Dave. I once tested my FA-125a on a...

Thanks Dave.

I once tested my FA-125a on a 5% nitro fuel. In order to have good transition I had to open the LS more tnah with 15% nitro. This led to unreliable idle as the engine was idleing at...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-10-2015, 12:07 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Hi Fnqflyer I'm not an expert on this...

Hi Fnqflyer

I'm not an expert on this matter.

However, my Laser 300v and 240v both have aluminum cylinders (nikasil). The piston features one compression ring and one oil ring. The manufacturer...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-09-2015, 08:11 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Hi SrTele I just started my FA-1215a glow...

Hi SrTele

I just started my FA-1215a glow CDI Ch-Ignitions for the first time this afternoon. The fuel was 17% Aerosave and 15% nitro. The prop was 15x6 APC. Timing set at 30,5 degrees BTDC at...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2015, 05:21 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

OF, I take it as a challenge to see what can...

OF,

I take it as a challenge to see what can be done with the CDI to help convert the Fa-125 to a more decent engine..;)

-Artto
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2015, 05:10 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Yes, glow fuel. Thanks SrTele I got it

Yes, glow fuel. Thanks SrTele I got it
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2015, 12:54 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

I know this may have been covered already (I...

I know this may have been covered already (I can't find the posts, though) but what is the recommendation for timing a Saito FA-125a glow to CDI conversion? 30 degrees BTDC? Or 34 degrees BTDC? I'm...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-16-2014, 08:09 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Hsukari and blw Thanks for your comments....

Hsukari and blw

Thanks for your comments. 1/32 of a turn equals about 5 minutes? right? No way I can lean the engine that much it will die on acceleration. But to be honest I do not have any...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-16-2014, 06:10 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Dear friends Just an update: I'v now run 4...

Dear friends

Just an update: I'v now run 4 gallons through my FA-125 and now it seems to have loosened up.:

The fuel: 15% nitro + 17% Aerosave full synthetic

The engine purrs like a cat at...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-16-2014, 04:24 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

My condolences, Dave. -Artto

My condolences, Dave.

-Artto
Forum: Glow Engines
08-02-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

Dan, what you say sounds very convincing. I can...

Dan, what you say sounds very convincing. I can assure, however, that when in idle the barrel does not rotate as this is prevented by the servo provided with the linkage is appropriate. The barrel...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-02-2014, 09:28 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,392,866
Posted By AeroFinn

wau..I see..:confused:

wau..I see..:confused:
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