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Forum: Gas Engines
12-08-2022, 04:30 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

My point regarding the ignition was as follows; ...

My point regarding the ignition was as follows;

I know that on ALL Saitos, you will have to slide the hall-sensor a bit back and forth so that you hit approx 28 degrees.

I allways do that, on...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-06-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Yes Sparky, I'm on RCSB too. :) Lots of...

Yes Sparky, I'm on RCSB too. :)

Lots of posting there from me on Saitos.:)
Forum: Gas Engines
12-06-2022, 02:17 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Both engines were standard non-modified engines. ...

Both engines were standard non-modified engines.

It happened twice on my engine, same cylinder.
The first time, I just replaced the cylinder. (and piston, and conrod).
The second time, the...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-05-2022, 11:38 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Well, I don't have a FG-60 anymore. That is, I...

Well, I don't have a FG-60 anymore. That is, I have it, but one cylinder was blown of.

And this time the crank case was damaged beyond repair, too.

The same happened to my friends FG-60 as...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-07-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

I think it is the ethanol bio-addons that is the...

I think it is the ethanol bio-addons that is the problem.
Forum: Gas Engines
03-07-2017, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

I have had problems once with all my Saitos; My...

I have had problems once with all my Saitos; My wife bought the petrol. She bought some 95 Octan with all that "green" addons. The all overheated within 3 minutes ground testing.

I got rid of that...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-04-2017, 02:45 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Regarding using a starter; I was in a hurry...

Regarding using a starter;

I was in a hurry once, and forgot to turn the propeller by hand a few rounds first. So, it probably had some oil from the cranckcase in the lower cylinder.

And I had...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-24-2016, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Strange. In my D9 the tank is just in front of...

Strange. In my D9 the tank is just in front of the canopy, under the gunhood.

It is quite a distance from there, and all the way up front to the engine.

Works like a charm. The only problem is...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-22-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Exactly. No need for pressure fitting. The carb...

Exactly. No need for pressure fitting. The carb has an internal pump, remember??

This is not a glow engine.
Forum: Gas Engines
07-02-2016, 07:26 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

ESM Fw 190 D9. (Oh, no retracts? Okay, no ideas...

ESM Fw 190 D9. (Oh, no retracts? Okay, no ideas on that)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AGdihDBCco


(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AGdihDBCco)
Forum: Gas Engines
06-18-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Wash them ?

Wash them ?
Forum: Gas Engines
06-12-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Why not use the original ones? Mine, the...

Why not use the original ones? Mine, the originals, works very well.
Forum: Gas Engines
06-10-2016, 11:33 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

For easy access to the LS needle I glued a brass...

For easy access to the LS needle I glued a brass tube onto the firewall and made a hole in the cowling.

I did also rotate the carb for a better angle.

:)
Forum: Gas Engines
06-10-2016, 02:19 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Cathurga, the original Carb is a Walbro as well,...

Cathurga, the original Carb is a Walbro as well, made on spec from Saito.

All the original Saito-specified Walbro -Carbs are most likely much better carbs than the Chainsaw Carbs from Walbro,...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-07-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Both D9's has standard flexi pipes. Not...

Both D9's has standard flexi pipes.

Not cut, so the pipe ends are standard. Important for good sound.

The black yellow spinner D9 has 33 flights. (ESM)
The spiral spinner D9 perhaps 20....
Forum: Gas Engines
06-06-2016, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Yes, perhaps your fuel line is bendt, hindering...

Yes, perhaps your fuel line is bendt, hindering the fuel flow.
Forum: Gas Engines
06-06-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Both Focke Wulfs here have the FG-60. Yes, we...

Both Focke Wulfs here have the FG-60. Yes, we would buy it again;

We allways use a starter on them, since there are no choke.

Just remember to put 20ml oil into the crankcase before the very...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-13-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

The position of the pickup is important too. I...

The position of the pickup is important too. I believe there is a mark there, saying where it should be. A couple of mm off, and you get your rpm's.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-06-2015, 05:14 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

I think it will be cured by putting, say 20 ml...

I think it will be cured by putting, say 20 ml oil into the crank-case via the breather nipple,
I believe the sound comes from the valve-springs, but don't fully understand whats going on. It will...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-02-2015, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Could be. Or some quality control marking.

Could be. Or some quality control marking.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-01-2015, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Thats true, getting a specific torque would be...

Thats true, getting a specific torque would be difficult. I wonder if locktite 222 for example would help.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-01-2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Good grief, Sparky4LD, that sounds terrible. The...

Good grief, Sparky4LD, that sounds terrible. The flying season is more or less over here now, so I guess I will have to inspect mine.

Aren't the cylinder bolts Allen bolts? In that case, I think I...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-18-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

One very important tip to all 4 stroke owners,...

One very important tip to all 4 stroke owners, really;

Before first flight, and after perhaps 10 flights (Maybe earlier);

Check valve clearance !!!

"Reverend" in Germany told me that he and...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-15-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

So they were left free to oscillate together...

So they were left free to oscillate together then.

hehe.
Forum: Gas Engines
11-14-2015, 01:19 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,510
Posted By kwik

Where your pipes properly secured at the other...

Where your pipes properly secured at the other end?

If not, they will last perhaps 10-15 flights.

If secured, mine has lasted for, well, I stopped counting after approx 75 flights.
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