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Forum: Gas Engines
12-21-2022, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

mitchilito FYI: ...

mitchilito FYI: https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/gas-engines-142/11629294-saitos-new-engine-fg-90r3.html
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3836759-Saito-FG-90R3-oil-mix...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-23-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

My FG60R3 is totally stock except for the Keleo...

My FG60R3 is totally stock except for the Keleo exhaust ring.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-20-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

This is a video of the TF Giant Corsair at...

This is a video of the TF Giant Corsair at 24.5lbs with the FG60R3, it fly's and performs very well with that engine. I have the same set up with my TF Corsair and I'm very happy with the performance...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-18-2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

raptuck, here you are where you can be seen by...

raptuck, here you are where you can be seen by interested FG60R3 owners.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyP-N9kdxr0
Forum: Gas Engines
08-05-2019, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

Sparky, the spark plug gap should be from 0.5 -...

Sparky, the spark plug gap should be from 0.5 - 0.6mm or .018 - .022 thousand.
Forum: Gas Engines
08-03-2019, 06:25 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

Air Purging of the Walbro Carburetor; FG30B, 36B,...

Air Purging of the Walbro Carburetor; FG30B, 36B, 40, 57T, 84R3, 90R3

The instructions state " if the airplane is too large and heavy to handle by yourself , Do Not try purging on the ground. Then...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-29-2019, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

I don't have any issues removing/installing the...

I don't have any issues removing/installing the spark plug leads with the Keleo exhaust ring...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-17-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

The lesson I've learned from my experience is not...

The lesson I've learned from my experience is not to exceed 6500rpm at full throttle during ground run HSN adjustment on the Saito FG90R3, FG84R3 and FG60R3 radials to prevent in flight over revving...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-17-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

The photo shows a FG90R3 Master Rod, failure was...

The photo shows a FG90R3 Master Rod, failure was due to over revving in flight. The recommended 24 x 10 prop was used but the mistake was made during ground tuning, the maximum RPM should have been...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-17-2019, 06:40 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

Cathurga, the photos you viewed of your friend's...

Cathurga, the photos you viewed of your friend's FG84R3 destruction, did the Master Rod look similar to this...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-21-2018, 06:23 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

Cathurga, I was going to mention this a few posts...

Cathurga, I was going to mention this a few posts back but decided not to until I read your recent post. From my experience with Saito engines, the Drive Flange alignment pin has to be properly...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-16-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

cathurga, this video on timing Saito engines may...

cathurga, this video on timing Saito engines may be of help?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTwyptJpJL0&feature=youtu.be

Roger
Forum: Gas Engines
09-23-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

Liemtran 75, I agree with 757jonp, you are the...

Liemtran 75, I agree with 757jonp, you are the only one in recent memory who has reported back to this forum with your findings concerning insufficient RPMs after others also recommended to check the...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-22-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

Liemtran 75, great to know you got it running....

Liemtran 75, great to know you got it running. It's common for a few flyers to get # 2 & 3 ignition wires crossed. You sure have a nice smooth throttle transition from idle to full throttle and the...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-11-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

As mentioned by 757jonp, you more than likely...

As mentioned by 757jonp, you more than likely have the ignition plug wires connected incorrectly. Viewing the engine from the rear (pilots view) the firing order is 1, 3, 2, see illustration on page...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-10-2018, 03:22 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

You are only getting 3300rpm because # 1 cylinder...

You are only getting 3300rpm because # 1 cylinder is the only cylinder firing, this is due to your needle settings, they are set far to rich. A rich needle setting is also indicated by all 3...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-10-2018, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

JJ, the factory setting IAW the manual is 6-7...

JJ, the factory setting IAW the manual is 6-7 turns! LSN setting of 6 is still rich, as mentioned lean the LSN 1 click at a time until you get a stable idle and # 3 does not drop off. I can't quite...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-09-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

The LSN is set to rich, it has to be leaned out....

The LSN is set to rich, it has to be leaned out. Begin leaning the LSN by 2 clicks, if # 3 drops out during idle, lean the LSN by another click; keep doing one click lean at a time until # 3 holds at...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-18-2018, 03:34 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

I suspect the same will happen with the FG60 hub...

I suspect the same will happen with the FG60 hub as it did with my FG36 hub. I left the pin out and the first start of the engine it fired and then quit. It made a noise when it fired like a push rod...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-17-2018, 05:48 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

For those who are curious,...

For those who are curious, https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/140x140/crank_pin_spacer_93c9eb2bc19f47277a6ec7bf903f2cab77a2534c.jpg

Crank Pin Spacer...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-16-2018, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

It's not a traditional keyway, I just use the...

It's not a traditional keyway, I just use the term so most people I know have an idea what I'm trying to explain. The metric Allen head screw/screw pin locks into the machined slot in the shaft.
Forum: Gas Engines
05-16-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

757jonp, yes it has a tapered collet and a key to...

757jonp, yes it has a tapered collet and a key to keep the hub from turning, so you may have a problem changing the timing.
Forum: Gas Engines
05-14-2018, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

The Master Rod installation on my FG60R3, I see...

The Master Rod installation on my FG60R3, I see no markings to indicate which way the Master Rod is supposed to be installed correctly. I assume it's installed...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-14-2018, 05:00 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

Just a thought, would the damage shown in the...

Just a thought, would the damage shown in the photos be the result of a missing Master Rod Retainer (Crank Pin Plug) that was not installed during factory assembly? Removing the rear cover will...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-11-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,495
Posted By ForcesR

757jonp; did you read the above post # 1632? The...

757jonp; did you read the above post # 1632? The answer to your question is in the post.
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