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Forum: Gas Engines
10-26-2017, 06:57 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Why are you guys using a 22x8 on this engine? ...

Why are you guys using a 22x8 on this engine?

You have to understand that a two stroke may have higher top end RPM, but the torque required to push a larger prop won't be equal to the 3 cylinder...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-25-2017, 06:36 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Really, price has nothing to do with cost of...

Really, price has nothing to do with cost of manufacturing... So I guess if it cost $900 to build, would you imagine a company might price it at $500 because "well, that's what it feels like the...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-24-2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Larry, I don't know how anyone can sit there with...

Larry, I don't know how anyone can sit there with a straight face and say "still not great for the price". It's a miniature fully-functioning gas engine with auto-advance spark ignition, with a...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-01-2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Sometimes what you may see with differences in...

Sometimes what you may see with differences in valve tappet clearance, has to do with tightness of the bolts. These need to be tightened periodically - especially I've found the ones at the bottom of...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-16-2016, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

I am not sure why it's a problem for him and not...

I am not sure why it's a problem for him and not me. Possibly because as I mentioned in my post, I've left the welds exposed along with the length of tube coming out from the exhaust port on the...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-14-2016, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Hey guys, After 1 season and I'd say about...

Hey guys,

After 1 season and I'd say about 3 - 4 gallons through the engine, I have had 0 issues so far. I do have to tighten the bolts a bit every once in a while; the bolt that are the most...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-26-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

This engine will give you plenty of power for an...

This engine will give you plenty of power for an aerobatic plane like a 50cc yak in at 17lbs. At full throttle with a Mejzlik 22x10 for example, I've measured a good 24lbs of thrust - you'll get even...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-13-2016, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Hey guys, I'll try and take a photo of my...

Hey guys, I'll try and take a photo of my installation later but the low-end needle isn't too tough to get at if you fashion your own flat blade. Sounds daunting... but in reality I just took an old...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-08-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

I was wondering the same about the black sooty...

I was wondering the same about the black sooty oil - and if you should just see that mostly during initial break-in, though I am using an additive for more protection
Forum: Gas Engines
05-10-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

ptdan.... come on man! You just said when you...

ptdan.... come on man! You just said when you adjusted the rocker arm screw, you gained compression... you have it too tight... it's not rocket science bud.
Forum: Gas Engines
04-15-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Thanks aquaskiman. Any performance differences?...

Thanks aquaskiman. Any performance differences? I'm sure having a choke is nice with the Walbro as well.
Forum: Gas Engines
04-12-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

How's everyone doing with the Walbro carb...

How's everyone doing with the Walbro carb conversion?
Forum: Gas Engines
03-07-2016, 06:25 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Cool :) You guys have made me curious about the...

Cool :) You guys have made me curious about the carb swap myself... have to report back if performance changes at all, or how much better tuning is etc.
Forum: Gas Engines
03-01-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Another way to prime the carb is to block the...

Another way to prime the carb is to block the vent line, and flip the prop through a few rotations with the carb at full. I do this on all my glow singles I've converted to spark or otherwise... or...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-22-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Are you guys running air or electric retracts,...

Are you guys running air or electric retracts, and do you have the tailwheel retract or the stock tailwheel setup? Heard a couple guys moved batteries up to the firewall with the FG60 to balance it -...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-03-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Timbers and anyone else can comment on this, as I...

Timbers and anyone else can comment on this, as I haven't flown my FG-60 yet... but setting the carb like a glow engine where you back off a full few hundred RPM isn't going to work so well for a gas...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-26-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Awesome, let us know how the carb swap works out...

Awesome, let us know how the carb swap works out in terms of performance etc. Will you need a pump or does the design of the engine intake provide proper pulse to work the diaphragm?
Forum: Gas Engines
01-11-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

The other thing that would be interesting to find...

The other thing that would be interesting to find out, is actual thrust numbers etc. RPM is one thing, but you would need thrust numbers and even a step higher would be maximum airspeed numbers to...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-08-2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

I installed longer standoffs for my installation....

I installed longer standoffs for my installation. I also used a mix of thinned epoxy, and clear coat sprayed on the inside of the fuselage all around up in the nose just to make sure it lasts as long...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-06-2016, 08:12 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Do you guys think it may just be poor casting on...

Do you guys think it may just be poor casting on some of the engines? I noticed on mine in particular, a pronounced line where the two halves of the head were joined together... I'd hazard a guess...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-05-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Everyone has their own ideas what's best, but to...

Everyone has their own ideas what's best, but to me... 1st make sure you give your engine a decent amount of oil in all the rocker covers, in the cylinder heads, and through the drain plug up into...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-04-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

I don't consider them magic that's for sure. Just...

I don't consider them magic that's for sure. Just a little better quality and longer lasting

Anyhow... I'm on the fence about whether to send my engine to Ray English for the plenum chamber mod to...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-04-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

lol pope, there seems to be quite a few "RCU...

lol pope, there seems to be quite a few "RCU Royalty" floating around on here. If you question any of their "authority" on whatever given topic they profess to master, they throw a tantrum :P There's...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-04-2016, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Sorry again, but I find the RimFires to perform...

Sorry again, but I find the RimFires to perform better and give more consistent performance. For one, they are machined to higher specs - the biggest difference I see is that the tip of the plug...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-03-2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,734
Posted By chorner

Kind of hard to quantify value in that regard by...

Kind of hard to quantify value in that regard by comparison, as the RCEXL plugs do work well; so whether they are "twice" as good isn't exactly relevant, plus I don't know it'd be possible in this...
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