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Forum: Gas Engines
04-20-2017, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

I kept mine as far forward as I could because...

I kept mine as far forward as I could because somewhere on this thread I read that the carb does not draw the fuel strongly.
Is Lizzy a Lysander? That's what Galen has.
BDK
Forum: Gas Engines
04-20-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

I use a 16 oz tank and it is more than enough. I...

I use a 16 oz tank and it is more than enough. I burn about a third to half of a tank on 10-12 minutes of flying at moderate throttle settings.
Forum: Gas Engines
11-19-2016, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

I use the HarrisG method to start my FG60, and it...

I use the HarrisG method to start my FG60, and it works exactly like he says. I had to do some clever plumbing to make this work though, because I heard that Ray English recommends attaching the...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-19-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

... Also, I broke in my OS40cc using my Saito...

... Also, I broke in my OS40cc using my Saito FG60 mix of 20:1. Now that it's broken in I'm using 40:1 Techniplate, one of the oils mentioned in the OS manual, and it's running more happily.
Forum: Gas Engines
11-19-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

Hi TomH, I have the Saito R60, and also the...

Hi TomH,
I have the Saito R60, and also the OS40. The OS does not have a crank case vent -- that thing in the back is the port for a PCV valve that lets a little air in now and then but very...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-26-2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

Alvie V, marksp posted a video of my plane...

Alvie V,

marksp posted a video of my plane on youtube. You can see I'm coming in hot too, because I'm still a bit scared of the stall on this one. Wing loading is 42 oz/square foot, about the...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-26-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

Hi Cathurga and Kwik, I've got some recent...

Hi Cathurga and Kwik,

I've got some recent successful experience now with getting fuel to the tank and using the Keleo tap to the vent line.

First, the tap will melt regular gasoline fuel...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-18-2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

A couple of JR DS821's survived. Some Savox...

A couple of JR DS821's survived. Some Savox SC0251mg's did not. My A123's were freshly charged, so could have been more than 6.6 volts. Still, I won't make that mistake again!
Forum: Gas Engines
07-18-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

I'm running 2s unregulated LiPo for the ignition...

I'm running 2s unregulated LiPo for the ignition with no problems. I'll be interested to see how you guys do with LiFe, because I'd rather not have to remove my battery every time I charge it, as I...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-18-2016, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

Hi Gents, Couple questions: Has anyone...

Hi Gents,
Couple questions:

Has anyone had trouble with exhaust & oil coming out around the threads of the Keleo nipple fitting? Maybe I just need to tighten it better (afraid to overdo it)...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-12-2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

For beaver 1234, I have broken in my R60 and now...

For beaver 1234, I have broken in my R60 and now flown it once. No problems at all. I haven't touched the factory setting for idle mixture. I have no reason to believe the carb is any problem so...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-09-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

Thanks. Why 15:1? Just being conservative, or...

Thanks. Why 15:1? Just being conservative, or is there some experience out there that says we shouldn't use 20:1?

You asked earlier about round engine options for your R60. What happened to the...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-08-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

Thanks scubaozy, Your thoughts gave me another...

Thanks scubaozy,
Your thoughts gave me another idea that I'll use temporarily. I pinched the vent line and gave the fuel tank a couple gentle squeezes. This forces fuel to the carb and it starts...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-07-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

Gents, Unable to start the engine hand...

Gents,

Unable to start the engine hand propping without a choke or other means.

I've been reading about priming and choking. Thanks for the insight. Does anyone have advice on whether to...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-07-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

Gents, Unable to start the engine hand...

Gents,

Unable to start the engine hand propping without a choke or other means.

I've been reading about priming and choking. Thanks for the insight. Does anyone have advice on whether to...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-07-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

GalenB Met you at the big bird field couple...

GalenB
Met you at the big bird field couple weeks ago and we talked about your 3-blade prop question you posted on the other forum. I thought about it later and it occurred to me that the rule of...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-25-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 711,504
Posted By BDKelly

Hi There, I've just finished breaking in my...

Hi There,

I've just finished breaking in my FG60R3. I'll be putting it into a scratch built 1/5 scale Mr. Mulligan 1935 racer.

Everything for the break in went text book, and the engine runs...
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