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Forum: Glow Engines
12-28-2017, 01:50 AM
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Posted By Ernie Misner

[QUOTE=Hobbsy;12393387]Thanks Ernie, Merry and...

[QUOTE=Hobbsy;12393387]Thanks Ernie, Merry and Happy Holidays to you also. How's your Saito supply these days?

Thanks for the reply Hobbsy! Man that red paint job is awesome. I am down to just a...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-27-2017, 12:43 AM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

Hello Hobbsy and Happy New Year to you my friend!

Hello Hobbsy and Happy New Year to you my friend!
Forum: Glow Engines
12-25-2017, 08:17 PM
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Posted By Ernie Misner

Hello to all of my old friends here on the Saito...

Hello to all of my old friends here on the Saito page and Merry Christmas as we say here in the USA!
Forum: Glow Engines
03-09-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

Remember the first Honda's (that I saw anyway,...

Remember the first Honda's (that I saw anyway, early '60's?) that had the backwards kick starter? They kicked forward in stead of the usual back direction!
Forum: Glow Engines
03-09-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

What a beauty that was Hobbsy! Every heard of my...

What a beauty that was Hobbsy! Every heard of my first one? - A Frances Barnett with a Villers engine.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-01-2014, 09:54 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

Isn't the Laser engine more of a collector's item...

Isn't the Laser engine more of a collector's item rather than comparing to a Saito for power? One of our modeler's passed away and a NIB Laser (70 or so?) had a price of $100 on it. Maybe I...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-01-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

[QUOTE=blw;11869904]I learned about using epoxy...

[QUOTE=blw;11869904]I learned about using epoxy by accident when fuelproofing a firewall and getting it in the blindnut threads. Now, I use it on engine backplates, those blindnuts, and for the...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-27-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

Still need some info on using epoxy as a thread...

Still need some info on using epoxy as a thread locker.... thanks.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-26-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

Hey guys, please enlighten me about using epoxy...

Hey guys, please enlighten me about using epoxy as a thread locker. Do you mean just using the resin, or the hardener by itself perhaps? Thanks!
Forum: Glow Engines
05-28-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

Good question, I dunno how in the heck it got so...

Good question, I dunno how in the heck it got so rusty and looked absolutely brand new on the outside. What about the cam and lifters, anyone ever seen any rust there? I haven't gotten inside of...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-27-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

What all tends to rust inside of a Saito if...

What all tends to rust inside of a Saito if abused? I bought a "new" 100 from a guy a while back for a fair (I thought) price. I finally got around to pulling the backplate and rocker covers off...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-27-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

Good tuning things might even happen if rotating...

Good tuning things might even happen if rotating that engine put the carb more in line with the tank center.
Forum: Glow Engines
02-25-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

I like the idea of foggers too. I used the CRC...

I like the idea of foggers too. I used the CRC brand sold at marinas for quite a while. Since the can is pressurized you can put the piston at BDC and inject under pressure and it will force the...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-25-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

I must use ARO different than some folks. ...

I must use ARO different than some folks. Especially when storing an engine I fill it up good and it winds up everywhere. I put a few drops on the carb barrel as well and I think that is what...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-24-2014, 05:07 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

<<< Silicone rubber is used in many parts of the...

<<< Silicone rubber is used in many parts of the YS engine. Use only
glow fuel or methanol for cleaning. Gasoline and other volatile
solutions will damage the silicone if used >>>

I have also...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-23-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 54,878
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Posted By Ernie Misner

Whoever said the aluminum backplates are no big...

Whoever said the aluminum backplates are no big deal, just a backplate. Yes, I sure do agree with that but they are nicely machined and lovely, and there should be less vibration going up to the...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-23-2014, 12:01 AM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

BLW, a friend ordered 2 alum. backplates and gave...

BLW, a friend ordered 2 alum. backplates and gave me one. I think he got it from Horizon. They should come with the gasket and with new screws for the carb mount, but..... no. Can anyone tell me...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-19-2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

Hi Dave! I just placed a Saito parts order with...

Hi Dave! I just placed a Saito parts order with Advantage Hobby. The parts were slightly cheaper than Horizon and the shipping was $4.99 instead of $8.99. I was immediately sold.....:)
Forum: Glow Engines
02-03-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

Hi Hobbsy! I too bought a nearly new 100. Mine...

Hi Hobbsy! I too bought a nearly new 100. Mine will be going in the new UCanDo SF. Looks like a match made in Heaven! For fun fly, how about a 15x4W APC? Thanks.
Forum: Glow Engines
12-29-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

I fly at 2 different fields where there is a...

I fly at 2 different fields where there is a change in elevation. I find that for perfection on the low speed needle it can take a small tweak between the two fields. Otherwise it would be set it...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-10-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

I don't get a live link in my email notifications...

I don't get a live link in my email notifications anymore. I have to copy and paste the link into my browser search. Anyone else having that problem???? Thanks, and BTW I have AOL, maybe that...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-30-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

That's butterfly carbs vs. barrel type for you.
Forum: Glow Engines
07-30-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

And always, always, put your ear down to the airframe and make sure the servo is not stalled and buzzing at wot. Same with all channels...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-25-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

As it breaks in you can gradually go leaner and leaner on the bottom end for a while. Should get smoother and smoother with better economy at the same time. Lean the bottom out until it ticks...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-23-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 54,878
Views: 5,425,867
Posted By Ernie Misner

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

FNQFLYER, so sorry to hear about your tumble and shoulder. A few of us have had rotator cuff and tendon surgery but not that bad. Sleeping can be impossible for a while after the surgery. Do...
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