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Forum: Gas Engines

08-15-2018, 02:07 PM

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Saito FG-60R3

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Posted By larry@coyotenet

Had a friend break the master rod in his engine...

Had a friend break the master rod in his engine by trying to get it to rev up, he was also getting around 6,000 rpm and went to a smaller prop, bad move. Don't expect the 60cc to fly a TF 47 like a...

Forum: Gas Engines

10-25-2017, 01:38 PM

Replies: 2,806

Saito FG-60R3

Views: 711,734

Posted By larry@coyotenet

It is down about 500 rpm on the same prop and...

It is down about 500 rpm on the same prop and about 20mph in the air. I tached friends TF P-47 at 6500 on the ground with a Zoar 22X8 and 80mph by radar gun. Same plane with the Saito replaced by a...

Forum: Gas Engines

10-25-2017, 07:47 AM

Replies: 2,806

Saito FG-60R3

Views: 711,734

Posted By larry@coyotenet

Sorry, still think it is not a good value, but...

Sorry, still think it is not a good value, but having been around the Moki radials for years they are not a good value either. Personal opinion, not alone.
Larry

Forum: Gas Engines

10-24-2017, 07:53 AM

Replies: 2,806

Saito FG-60R3

Views: 711,734

Posted By larry@coyotenet

Re the responses that wonder why some users have...

Re the responses that wonder why some users have problems and others don't, I am the guy who inspected the trashed engine. My thought is that it would not have failed if the owner was willing to fly...

Forum: Gas Engines

05-19-2017, 07:13 AM

Replies: 2,806

Saito FG-60R3

Views: 711,734

Posted By larry@coyotenet

Not comparing engines, comparing engineering....

Not comparing engines, comparing engineering. Saito's gas engines are recarburated glow engines converted to gas. Not reworking the connecting rod ends for needle bearings or even bushings is bad...

Forum: Gas Engines

05-18-2017, 09:27 AM

Replies: 2,806

Saito FG-60R3

Views: 711,734

Posted By larry@coyotenet

I am not impressed with the Saito gas radials....

I am not impressed with the Saito gas radials. Just took apart a 60cc of my friends after it had seized on the fourth flight in a TF 47. He sent it back to Horizon to get it repaired under warranty...

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