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Hey dave i thought you could buy taipan plugs over there.They are excellent,used them years ago.
From memory the rainbow kit is made by pheonix.Here you get it in see thru yellow(trailing edges) and turquois green.May sound like an odd colour scheme but they look good everyone says.Made for an electric motor but i left the box off the firewall and bolted the 30 straight to it.Couple of grams extra weight but performance is good enough for almost vertical climbs.The aeroplane handles beautifully too and will fly very slow.
From memory the rainbow kit is made by pheonix.Here you get it in see thru yellow(trailing edges) and turquois green.May sound like an odd colour scheme but they look good everyone says.Made for an electric motor but i left the box off the firewall and bolted the 30 straight to it.Couple of grams extra weight but performance is good enough for almost vertical climbs.The aeroplane handles beautifully too and will fly very slow.
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Hay "Saito gang"!!!!
Here is my H-9 P-51Dv2 with a Saito 180 and "zinger 17x10.sorry but i apply a music on a background and you can't heare the sound of the engine.[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi9HU7fW0FI[/youtube]
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Yeee i know[
] .But this week i will make another movie with my second H-9 P-51D with a Saito FG-36.And NO MUSIC this time
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Just wondering what props you guys are using for the 125? I am now running an apc 14X10 and am getting 8900rpm. It is in a GP Little Toni. I also have a 12X12 apc. I am wondering if other types of props that you guys are using are better suited for four strokes? IE: how would a MA 14X10 compare to an apc of the same size? Or what wood props are guys using, Zinger? Top Flight? I heard from a few guys that apc props work best when they are spinning faster than what four strokes are capable of and that maybe there might be better props suited for four strokes. Please help.
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You are in the ball park for your engine
There are so many variables you are just going to need to try these different props and settle on the one you like most
I do a different kind of flying and like the APC 16-6
There are so many variables you are just going to need to try these different props and settle on the one you like most
I do a different kind of flying and like the APC 16-6
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OF, these are re-badged and painted Biela's but the smallest is 16x8. They are pre-balanced and turn smoothly.
OF, these are re-badged and painted Biela's but the smallest is 16x8. They are pre-balanced and turn smoothly.
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I use MA 14x10 S-2 prop. It works well on my Saito 125.
I also use MA 14x9 3-bladed prop. It works well too.
Where can we get these Biela props in the USA?
I also use MA 14x9 3-bladed prop. It works well too.
Where can we get these Biela props in the USA?
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You mention putting the FG-36 into your P-51D 150. Was it difficult to do?
I am almost finished with putting the P-51D together but have not picked an engine.
In your opinion is the FG-36 pretty reliable, would you put a used one or stick getting one new to avoid purchasing someone else’s problems engine?
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I am almost finished with putting the P-51D together but have not picked an engine.
In your opinion is the FG-36 pretty reliable, would you put a used one or stick getting one new to avoid purchasing someone else’s problems engine?
Thanks
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What do I need to do to become a member of club Saito??
I've owned 4 Saitos. Is that enough?
What do I need to do to become a member of club Saito??
I've owned 4 Saitos. Is that enough?
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OK so my buddy needed to sell his Saito 30 and my other buddy wanted to buy it so Ifunneledmoney through my bank account and gave him cash for the .30. Does that mean Iown the Saito .30? and if so can Ibe a member too?
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Dave thanks for the link guess i have to try and shoehorn a 125 in there.
ps can't believe how easy saitos are to run sideways,the handbrake will kill me for that
ps can't believe how easy saitos are to run sideways,the handbrake will kill me for that
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Slipping Prop:
I have a couple of 1.80s and have a problem keeping the spinner backplate (true-turn) tight against the prop driver. Do you guys use anything for friction between them?
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I have a couple of 1.80s and have a problem keeping the spinner backplate (true-turn) tight against the prop driver. Do you guys use anything for friction between them?
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Slopoke
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CA two discs the size of the propdriver of 80 grit wet or dry emery paper back to back and use it as a washer between the prop and backplate. Way old trick.
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Just curious do you guys use after run oil after every day you use the engine or is it more if the engine is going to sit for a long period 1+ weeks. I am currently using fuel with castor in it. Thanks
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As I understand it, you do not even need to own, or have owned, a Saito, just be a BELIEVER in them.
As I understand it, you do not even need to own, or have owned, a Saito, just be a BELIEVER in them.
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Alas Ihave never owed or run a Saito but my good buddy has and Itrust his judgement, and the fact that his Saitos make My ( un named) 4 strokes look silly.
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Alas I have never owed or run a Saito but my good buddy has and I trust his judgement, and the fact that his Saitos make My ( un named) 4 strokes look silly. [img][/img]
Alas I have never owed or run a Saito but my good buddy has and I trust his judgement, and the fact that his Saitos make My ( un named) 4 strokes look silly. [img][/img]
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EDIT -> I forgot my 3 Magnum 91 4 strokes. I like them too.
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I have come across a set of feeler gauges that start at .0015 inches (.038mm) and go up in very small increments.
What would say is the perfect valve lash for a particular engine?
Would you give the exhaust valve a hair more clearance?
What would say is the perfect valve lash for a particular engine?
Would you give the exhaust valve a hair more clearance?