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Forum: Glow Engines
01-09-2023, 07:15 AM
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Posted By jamesroutledge

How about a Piper Cub J3P? It used a 3 cylinder...

How about a Piper Cub J3P? It used a 3 cylinder radial and there are a ton of kits out there which you could adapt.
I have an FA 90R3 on a Flair Puppeteer. Great sound and scale power levels....
Forum: Glow Engines
11-11-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/640x480/img_1516_decd5bffbd84a1d823a4903091efd74c6ee9acd0.jpg...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-11-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

Hi Gary. That was my plane. I completely agree...

Hi Gary.
That was my plane. I completely agree that the 130 was too heavy and turned a great plane into a lead sled.
Unfortunately had to get rid of the plane, but still have the engine.
James
Forum: Glow Engines
11-10-2018, 07:13 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

Sorry to hear about Geri . Our thoughts and...

Sorry to hear about Geri . Our thoughts and prayers are with the two of you Dave.
James in South Africa.
Forum: Glow Engines
07-11-2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

Old Fart, I just had to chime in and compliment...

Old Fart, I just had to chime in and compliment you on your work! Absolutely brilliant.
Forum: Glow Engines
06-21-2017, 05:25 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

Clarence Lee is a legend amongst engine guys. ...

Clarence Lee is a legend amongst engine guys.
He's been around since the 1960's, designing engines for K&B/Veco , writing engine reviews for model magazines etc.
Google him, he's the best guy to...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-25-2017, 05:01 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

Rowdog I too doubt that you will have harmed...

Rowdog
I too doubt that you will have harmed the engine.
I bought my 200 ti in a P51 too. The previous owner hated it because it kept dropping a cylinder, and causing emergency landings.
It was...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-08-2016, 10:31 PM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

Hi hsukaria. I use the "power factor" to get...

Hi hsukaria.
I use the "power factor" to get ballpark prop selections.
The power factor is a comparative number calculated by multiplying the diameter squared by the pitch.
ie a 12x6 would have a...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-21-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

Looking at BJ's video brought a question to mind....

Looking at BJ's video brought a question to mind. A few years ago a mate bought a 180 single. He put the recommended prop on it, but in wood, not plastic.
We had all manner of tuning issues, with...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-23-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2057246 Here's how Saito tackle a remote needle on the 100 and 200 Ti.
Forum: Glow Engines
12-16-2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

If you look at that photo real close you will see...

If you look at that photo real close you will see that they are in fact splayed. This video proves that they are split the same as the cylinders.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XYP1_aCtRk

...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-15-2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

I'm about to take delivery of a 100ti. Has...

I'm about to take delivery of a 100ti.
Has anyone seen a review of this engine, I can't seem to find one.
Forum: Glow Engines
12-14-2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2054964My 130 twin in it's new home, a Dragon Lady. Bob the pilot is looking smug. In hindsight the engine is a mite heavy for the...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-12-2014, 11:41 PM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

In addition to the other guys muffler advice, I...

In addition to the other guys muffler advice, I then run the engine up to temperature, stop it, and immediately retighten the muffler nuts whilst it's hot.

Never had one come loose.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-25-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

I absolutely agree with you re people making...

I absolutely agree with you re people making their own problems by fiddling. This engine however had clear problems. It would stumble and misfire at WOT using the ignition system , and then when I...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-25-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

Good point JNorton. It was negligent of me to not...

Good point JNorton. It was negligent of me to not mention that I am using 95 octane unleaded mixed 40:1 with BellRay H1R oil.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-24-2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

Hobbsy, I don't like to contradict the...

Hobbsy, I don't like to contradict the knowledgeable folks on this thread, but I've just gone through a lengthly process of trying to get one of the early (notorious) FG20's to run properly. I...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-22-2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

Hi Fretts

I had a similar problem losing cylinders on an inverted 200ti. I then mounted it upright on a 120 Ultrastick and ran a couple of gallons of fuel through it.
It now behaves inverted...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-20-2011, 07:37 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,313,445
Posted By jamesroutledge

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

Hi All Saito enthusiasts.
I've been lurking in the background for a while and decided to end that now.
I have a 120, a 125, 182 twin, 200 Ti 300 twin carb , and a 325 radial. had 2x72's awhile...
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