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Forum: Gas Engines
10-16-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

Check the run out on the prop shaft. Replace the...

Check the run out on the prop shaft. Replace the prop and remove the spinner if you have one installed. Make sure the fuel tank hasn't moved and replace the fuel lines in the tank as well external...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-06-2023, 05:19 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

I have seen too much oil kill an engine, ring...

I have seen too much oil kill an engine, ring failure in that case. Personal experience but not in a model application.
Miss calibrated dip stick, the company wouldn't stand behind their error.

I...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-22-2023, 07:01 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

Me too, that's why I ask. In general I find most...

Me too, that's why I ask. In general I find most model engine fasteners over torqued, thats why I use a torque wrench on parts I can get to.
Especially on new engines from the factory when doing a...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-20-2023, 06:17 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

What is the suggested torque setting for the...

What is the suggested torque setting for the bolts? I haven't seen anything written and tell me which torque wrench you are using.
Or is this just guessing?
Sparky
Forum: Gas Engines
12-06-2022, 07:30 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

Kwik, I won't say all hope is lost but read...

Kwik,
I won't say all hope is lost but read through the last 110 pages and you will learn that this is a problem plagued engine.
Two things, once the engine is damaged catastrophically you have...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-29-2021, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

Sometimes we over thing this...... Put in stock...

Sometimes we over thing this......
Put in stock OEM gasket, get timing fixed, set proper valve adjustment and fly the airplane!
Sparky
Forum: Gas Engines
10-27-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

Left is the new one. Piston stopper can be done...

Left is the new one. Piston stopper can be done carefully with a screw that is the same threads as a glow plug just be careful! It just needs to kiss the top of the piston. You could round off the...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-17-2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

If you fix the timing. You will not have to shim...

If you fix the timing. You will not have to shim the cly as the timing was way too advanced and causing detonation which is what caused the cly to crack.
You are leaving power on the table that...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-21-2021, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

Morris Minni Motors.

Morris Minni Motors.
Forum: Gas Engines
05-21-2021, 04:30 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

I got the Puller from MMM. Maybe they tell you if...

I got the Puller from MMM. Maybe they tell you if you don't have a puller buy theirs!
Sparky
Forum: Gas Engines
05-19-2021, 04:57 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

I haven't run mine since 2019 but hope to get to...

I haven't run mine since 2019 but hope to get to it this year.
Are your Cly lugs the thicker ones? How about the groove on top of the piston.
What are your numbers?
Prop, RPM, Density altitude...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-04-2021, 05:34 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

Fresh fuel and proper quantity of Oil are the...

Fresh fuel and proper quantity of Oil are the places I start.
Sparky
Forum: Gas Engines
04-20-2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

yep that's the ball park for accepted timing. ...

yep that's the ball park for accepted timing.
Make sure you run plenty of oil, I doubt you will have any issues!
Sparky
Forum: Gas Engines
04-20-2021, 06:07 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

I didn't realize you were asking about another...

I didn't realize you were asking about another engine if its a recently introduced (I hadn't noticed) engine maybe they have addressed the issues that have plagued the 160 engines.
When you get your...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-19-2020, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

This discussion is about a gasoline fueled 3...

This discussion is about a gasoline fueled 3 cylinder 60CC Saito radial engine. Your comment appears to be referring to a different engine configuration. If not please explain....
Sparky
Forum: Gas Engines
12-19-2020, 06:06 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

Due to CV-19 I haven't been out flying my Hellcat...

Due to CV-19 I haven't been out flying my Hellcat this year. I too have never had this engine quit except after I landed and wanted to shut down.
Sparky
Forum: Gas Engines
08-05-2020, 05:22 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

You asked the question and didn't mention that...

You asked the question and didn't mention that you have other Saito radials so you sound like you are familiar with the issues. I was trying to point out that the identified issues might be more than...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-03-2020, 06:10 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

I have had my Hellcat hibernating for about 10...

I have had my Hellcat hibernating for about 10 months since last flight. Other than inspecting the fuel lines check spark plugs and valve lash. Anything else? I ordered a carb kit and when it arrived...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-03-2020, 06:03 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

Unless you like fiddling with engines this is a...

Unless you like fiddling with engines this is a lot of money to spend on an engine that will be temperamental at best. This is a converted glow motor, (with short comings) I would suggest researching...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-18-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

So yours is bone stock? Well except for the...

So yours is bone stock? Well except for the replacement Cly....... Glad to read Horizon own up to some of the repairs.....
Is your timing is still stock? Did you have the groove cut in the top of...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-18-2020, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

Thanks for posting the video. Good explanation...

Thanks for posting the video. Good explanation and demonstration of the process. Some of the terminology and concepts you said might need correcting: The engine turn counterclockwise. All reference...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-01-2020, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

Again he spent more words than I but please state...

Again he spent more words than I but please state your reason for swapping out the carb...
If you do swap then out send the one you remove to me I can always use a spare!
Sparky
Forum: Gas Engines
04-30-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

1,600' MSL isn't going to appreciably effect the...

1,600' MSL isn't going to appreciably effect the performance on your engine.
Restate the question If I missed something.....
Sparky
Forum: Gas Engines
04-30-2020, 04:38 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

I am not aware that being at any elevation...

I am not aware that being at any elevation affects how the engine starts. What is the field elevation?
The Saito Carb is a Pump Carb it does pump, I didn't open my Carb up but it looks to be very...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-28-2020, 04:39 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By elmshoot

JM, Sorry, I didn't know how you lines are...

JM,
Sorry, I didn't know how you lines are plumbed. Are you hand starting the engine or using a starter? If a starter I would guess it really isn't needed. Since bench running the engine I have...
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