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Forum: Glow Engines
09-04-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 54,816
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Posted By vertical grimmace

So what is you guys favorite oil mix for Saitos?...

So what is you guys favorite oil mix for Saitos? How much castor do you want? 20% total oil with 5% castor maybe? Klotz techniplate synthetic good? I plan to mix my own fuel for my 180. Will probably...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-26-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

When was the 220 discontinued? I really was not...

When was the 220 discontinued? I really was not paying attention. Anyone know why?
Forum: Glow Engines
09-19-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

Just an FYI, I have a fellow club member from...

Just an FYI, I have a fellow club member from Norway. He has friends that are still there. He talked to them, and there are 2 LHS that keep glow fuel in stock. So good news. I plan to mix up...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-19-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

This is the plane I am building. Thanks for the...

This is the plane I am building. Thanks for the vid.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-17-2021, 06:35 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

Where do you get your methanol?

Where do you get your methanol?
Forum: Glow Engines
09-17-2021, 04:53 AM
Replies: 54,816
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Posted By vertical grimmace

Lonnie, The airplane I am installing in is...

Lonnie,

The airplane I am installing in is a Bates Moth Minor, which is a low wing trainer essentially. The Dehavilland version of a PT19 essentially. It is a fairly large plane with a 9'...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-16-2021, 07:52 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

I would like to avoid adding equipment to the set...

I would like to avoid adding equipment to the set up if possible. I was thinking more along the line of having to increase the compression, like a Rossi which is set up for low to no nitro. Are...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-16-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

Glowgeek, Any experience running a 180 on...

Glowgeek,

Any experience running a 180 on FAI fuel? I am preparing an engine for world competition, and will have to set it up depending on what will be available in Europe.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-11-2021, 05:41 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

Thanks guys

Thanks guys
Forum: Glow Engines
09-11-2021, 06:13 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

Thanks for the info. But I guess I do not...

Thanks for the info. But I guess I do not understand what you mean by "threading on the side". Would a new muffler thread onto an old header, or would I need to replace both?
Forum: Glow Engines
09-11-2021, 05:46 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

Does anyone know on the FA 180 if the muffler...

Does anyone know on the FA 180 if the muffler size changed in any way compared to the newer 180 B version? I need to get a muffler for the older 180 and want to make sure I get the right one.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-24-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

I am wondering if anyone has experience running...

I am wondering if anyone has experience running FAI fuel (no nitro) in a Saito 180? I am getting one of these ready for a scale model that may be traveling to Europe to compete, so I want to get...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-06-2016, 10:20 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

No doubt the hobby has changed. And it is tough...

No doubt the hobby has changed. And it is tough to get things done when you work a lot of hours. My shop is tough to keep warm, so I have a hard time getting out there when the temps drop too far....
Forum: Glow Engines
03-06-2016, 10:15 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

I would add a second firewall back. I think the...

I would add a second firewall back. I think the .56 would be perfect as well. With the aft "real" firewall, you can maintain that short nose look that the DR1 requires to look right. On my 1/4...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-05-2016, 06:47 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

I have found with the glow Saito's they tend to...

I have found with the glow Saito's they tend to like hand starting with a back flip. On the FG 30 you would pull it through compression to go through the hall sensor I take it? I am all about hand...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-05-2016, 06:21 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

Saito question: On the FG 30 Gasser, what is the...

Saito question: On the FG 30 Gasser, what is the starting procedure for hand propping? Or do you just have to use an electric starter with it?
Forum: Glow Engines
01-23-2016, 01:40 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

Thanks. I will make sure it is the B model. I...

Thanks. I will make sure it is the B model. I do remember problems when they first came out. Hopefully they are all solved now.
Forum: Glow Engines
01-23-2016, 07:58 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

I was going to get it new in box. How would I...

I was going to get it new in box. How would I recognize if it were this old stock? There is always a possibility that it has been sitting on the shelf for a long time. So the New FG 30 has no...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-22-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

I am moving really close to grabbing an FG 30...

I am moving really close to grabbing an FG 30 gasser. MY LHS has one. Here is the wing it will be pulling around. DH 94 Moth Minor. Jerry Bates design.
...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-03-2016, 06:51 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

Maple dowels work great. I would not tap them,...

Maple dowels work great. I would not tap them, but run a hardened bolt through them. Plenty strong enough. For what a machinist would charge, you can get a new set of DLE stand offs for $20 +...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-02-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

You may check with Valley view RC and see if they...

You may check with Valley view RC and see if they have the stand offs. I am sure they would do you right on the shipping. I have purchased all of my DLE's from them, and they provide great service....
Forum: Glow Engines
01-01-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

I guess I do not understand how you could mount a...

I guess I do not understand how you could mount a DLE 30 without stand offs? It is the only type of mounting lug cast into the case.

You can use a dowel and create your own stand offs, bored...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-01-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

The DLE 30's that I have had required stand offs,...

The DLE 30's that I have had required stand offs, and they all came with them.
Forum: Glow Engines
12-29-2015, 12:20 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

If it is a custom made round, It would not...

If it is a custom made round, It would not actually have a name. Other than the one the loader gave it. Impossible to answer this riddle.
Forum: Glow Engines
12-28-2015, 05:32 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,394,043
Posted By vertical grimmace

.17 bee?

.17 bee?
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