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Forum: Gas Engines

11-29-2017, 07:35 PM

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Saito FG-60R3

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Posted By Tommy_Gun

So I've read about cylinders cracking on this...

So I've read about cylinders cracking on this engine.
Have all of the cracks happened to engines that had the collector ring exhausts?
Does the collector ring have slip joints to allow movement ...

Forum: Gas Engines

10-25-2017, 03:21 PM

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Saito FG-60R3

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Posted By Tommy_Gun

Not sure of the elevation at the Fredericksberg,...

Not sure of the elevation at the Fredericksberg, Va club field.
All I know is that my 190 with the fg60r3 was keeping up with and matching speeds of three Top Flite P-47s. Their engines were 2...

Forum: Gas Engines

10-23-2017, 04:48 PM

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Saito FG-60R3

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Posted By Tommy_Gun

Stock FG60R3 in my Top Flite FW190. I probably...

Stock FG60R3 in my Top Flite FW190. I probably have about 50 flights on this engine now.
No regrets at all.
https://youtu.be/c8jIXHaK03o

Forum: Gas Engines

09-11-2017, 07:36 PM

Replies: 2,806

Saito FG-60R3

Views: 711,623

Posted By Tommy_Gun

I use a similar priming method. When topping...

I use a similar priming method.
When topping the tank, right before it's full, I plug the vent or crimp it with a hemostat. Then crank the pump about three or four more times. I then unplug the...

Forum: Gas Engines

09-10-2017, 02:06 PM

Replies: 2,806

Saito FG-60R3

Views: 711,623

Posted By Tommy_Gun

I can't help but wonder how many of the "issues"...

I can't help but wonder how many of the "issues" that some people seem to have with engines like this are self inflicted.

I followed the instructions from Saito on the break-in process and the...

Forum: Gas Engines

07-22-2017, 01:28 AM

Replies: 2,806

Saito FG-60R3

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Posted By Tommy_Gun

Hi BobH, It was good to see you, Sal, Rob and...

Hi BobH,
It was good to see you, Sal, Rob and the rest of the crew there at WoD '17.
Thanks for giving me the heads up about this great event.
Also, thanks to you and Sal for being spotters for...

Forum: Gas Engines

07-20-2017, 05:40 AM

Replies: 2,806

Saito FG-60R3

Views: 711,623

Posted By Tommy_Gun

I have about 15 flights on my 190 with this...

I have about 15 flights on my 190 with this engine.
Once I got home from Warbirds over Delaware I decided to give the engine a once over.
On checking the valve clearances, I found that both valves...

Forum: Gas Engines

07-20-2017, 05:02 AM

Replies: 2,806

Saito FG-60R3

Views: 711,623

Posted By Tommy_Gun

I have about 15 flights on my 190 with this...

I have about 15 flights on my 190 with this engine.
Once I got home from Warbirds over Delaware I decided to give the engine a once over.
On checking the valve clearances, I found that both valves...

Forum: Gas Engines

07-17-2017, 11:15 AM

Replies: 2,806

Saito FG-60R3

Views: 711,623

Posted By Tommy_Gun

Totally stock

Totally stock

Forum: Gas Engines

07-16-2017, 01:50 PM

Replies: 2,806

Saito FG-60R3

Views: 711,623

Posted By Tommy_Gun

After having flown this engine in my fw190 at...

After having flown this engine in my fw190 at Wings over Delaware yesterday, the only thing I want from the engine is a louder exhaust note. While airborne with other planes that were running 2...

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