RE: New ZDZ-80
[quote]ORIGINAL: LQUAN Be patient running these motors in. As recomended by ZDZ and RCS, use a mineral based 2 stroke oil for the fist 2-3 gallons of fuel at 32:1 use a 26x8 or 26x10 for running in. Hi guys, I have a ZDZ80 Super black head that I bought brandnew on RC Universe last November for my 33% Aeroworks Edge540T. The engine runs great when it starts, but it was so difficult to start so I sent it to RCS. I thought it was a carburator problem so I insisted on asking for a Walbro. Mike Dooley was nice enough to replace the Tilloston carburator with a Walbro for free. He also replaced my ignition system. I was able to run the engine per ZDZ instructions for about 3 flights then the same problem started again. I finally figured out that it was the ignition problem - the spark intensity is not strong enough. I recently bought a used ZDZ ignition and the motor starts easy. Ignition off, high trottle, choke on, 6 flips. Then, choke off, ignition on, low throttle, 1 flip, it starts. Comparing the spark quality at the plugs show the one that work, has a blue spark, the one didn't, has yellow spark. I recently have an exhaust leak between the muffler and cylinder, but that is not my concern, a little bit of high-temp RTV can seal it. My concern is the metal shavings that get spit out from the leak and onto the cowl. The motor has not been fully broken in yet. The high-end is 1.5 turns, the low-end is 2 turns. Running with 40:1 Aimsoil Saber. Should I be concerned with the metal shaving and keep on running it? When I flip the propeller to start it, it does not feel like it has high compression like before or comparing to my other brandnew ZDZ80 Super. I don't think the engine is running lean, the sound pitch is the same on level flight as vertical flight. I was happy with service I got from Mike so I bought the second brandnew ZDZ for my scale Yellow P-40 - unpainted head with Walbro carb. It has not been ran yet. [/quote]
Posted on: 9/18/2008 11:20 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: New to Gas Engines
I would recomend using something like the smartfly optical ignition kill switch. Purely from a safety perspective, being able to kill the motor from a flick of the swich on the tx might save you injury or damage should something go wrong.
Posted on: 8/17/2008 2:51 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Carbon Fiber Prop
Mejzlik, pt and bolly come to mind regarding carbon props. Troy built has pt and mejzlik as far as i know, bolly has been doing carbon for ever. http://www.bolly.com.au/ http://www.mejzlikmodellbau.com/ http://troybuiltmodels.com/newsite/planeacc/propeller/pt.html
Posted on: 8/2/2008 5:48 PM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: JR X 9303 2.4/ dsx 9 problem
Does the 9303 have a flight mode trim function? is that might be the reason the trim changes with the dr swich.
Posted on: 7/19/2008 12:51 PM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "TEAM RCU - Mike McConville"
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RE: Diesel as smoke oil.
Dont know abour horns etc, but do know that it ruins the covering after a while.
Posted on: 7/17/2008 2:00 PM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Hangar 9 27% Extra 260...need feedback asap
Got a Moki 180 in mine at its sweet. keep it light, and the moki will haul it round well. used straight 80/20 in mine, no nitro, and it runs good. just got to prime it well and it will start easily. make sure you got large diameter fuel lines, and possibly a pump or cline reg.
Posted on: 6/21/2008 2:24 PM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: NEW~~~E-Flite Extra 260 480 ARF~~~
Anyone using a E-Flite power 10 in the extra 260?
Posted on: 6/8/2008 2:32 PM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: Extra 260 27% Hangar 9er
[quote]ORIGINAL: rcpilot_971 Im also building one of these can you put the rudder servo in the tail ? Thanks [/quote] there is a mounting in the tail for the rudder servo. if you using a gasser, better to have it in the tail.
Posted on: 5/10/2008 5:11 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Country of manufacture
ZDZ and MVVS Czech republic,
Posted on: 4/27/2008 3:50 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: ZDZ-80 Muffler Bolts
think they are M5x20 that are supplied with the bisson muffler.
Posted on: 4/9/2008 10:13 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Favorite engine?
ZDZ 80 RV-J. 'nuff said.
Posted on: 3/27/2008 4:35 PM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: New ZDZ-80
Swiched over to Castrol Racing Synthetic this week end and what a difference from the sooty mineral crap. Got about 10liters through it with mineral 2stroke. could still probably lean it out a touch. Oh if the 5-5-1 dosnt work, there is either no fuel or no spark, :D Thanks to all for the good tips and advice on this superb motor.
Posted on: 3/4/2008 3:31 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: 3W80Xi OR ZDZ80RV-J
difficult choice, think they both great motors, i have thr rvj and like it lots, and cant say anything bad about the 3w. think the zdz has a small edge over the 3w. The ZDZ is really smooth for a big single, and should swing simmilar sized props to most 100 twins. The ZDZ gets my vote.
Posted on: 2/9/2008 3:28 PM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: ZDZ 80 super locking for an Ultimate bipe, any sujestions
[quote]ORIGINAL: Marcelo Assis Marcelo Colombo has a very nice Biplane. Check it out at www.aero-works.net Regards, Marcelo Assis [/quote] Like the 34% pitts stinker from Marcelo. thinking about one for my super 80 in the future.
Posted on: 2/4/2008 1:26 PM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Dual RX - who's using them?
I am using a weatronic 12-20R in my 33% sukhoi. nice simple instllation, easy to set up.
Posted on: 1/26/2008 3:04 PM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6973605

RE: MOKI 2.10 Operators Manual
http://www.remekmotorok.com/GlowInstuctions.htm Remek Motorok, manufacturers of the MOKI.
Posted on: 1/14/2008 3:39 PM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Which ball ends wear the best?
have been using the h9 ball links and cant fault them, just be sure to use thread lock on the retaning nuts. the washer above is a good way to ensure they dont pop off.
Posted on: 1/10/2008 11:54 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Moki 180 or OS160 ?
they both great engines.
Posted on: 1/6/2008 3:35 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: New ZDZ-80
Spent some time on the needle settings today. Peaks at about 6400 with the cowl off, and 6250 with the cowl on. went in a tad on the high needle and have a really good transition, but think i can lean it out a bit more. This thread has been a great source of good info on the ZDZ.
Posted on: 1/5/2008 3:46 PM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: connecting fuel tank
[quote]ORIGINAL: pedromvf Thanks for the information Joe. May I ask what do you mean by barbs? I was planning to use little cable ties to keep the silicon tubing from slipping off. Regardin the petrol stopper. I am not sure if I can get one from where I live. Can I just leave the tubbing connected to the outside of the fuselage? Will the tank spill fuel in flight when the engine is working? Cheers Pedro [/quote] Should be able to get the stuff from Al's Hobbies. got some stuff from them in the past. they are in finchley. also MY hobbies in Leytonstone.
Posted on: 1/2/2008 2:39 PM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: New to Gas-need help finding stuff
The Hangar 9 hand crank pump works great, fills the 40oz tank in my sukhoi in a reasonable time. I got a 10liter jerry can from a local auto spares store and using some du-bro and h9 filters. got some nice fillers, fuel dots and tank fittings from troy built models.
Posted on: 1/2/2008 1:45 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6840365

RE: New ZDZ-80
[quote]ORIGINAL: airwayman [quote]ORIGINAL: Gus155 thanks Lyle, think i will try a 2cell lipo, or 6 cell nicd or nimh. the 1700 is ok, but only good for afew minutes. filled up, and another 30 min later it started first flip. was ok for about 5 min, then it just bogged down, suspect the ign bat. [/quote] You say you can only run your engine for a few minutes on a 1700 Mah pack? You should be able
Posted on: 12/30/2007 7:46 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: New ZDZ-80
thanks Lyle, think i will try a 2cell lipo, or 6 cell nicd or nimh. the 1700 is ok, but only good for afew minutes. just interested to hear what others are using. must say the 5-5-1 method of starting is 99% flawless. today, filled up, 5-5 and was purring on the first flip. put the cowl on, and it started fist flip about 30min later, had a flight. filled up, and another 30 min later it started first flip. was ok for about 5 min, then it just bogged down, suspect the ign bat.
Posted on: 12/29/2007 3:03 PM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: ZDZ 80 blue head first gas engine
ZDZ recomend a synthetic or semi synthetic 2 stroke oil and 93octane gas mixed @ 40:1. anything from 32:1 to 50:1 should be ok, but would keep it @ 40:1
Posted on: 12/29/2007 11:20 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: New ZDZ-80
What batts are you guys using on the ignition? Think i am having some probs that are due to a bum ign pack, think a 1700mah 4cell nicd is ok?
Posted on: 12/29/2007 8:00 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: ZDZ 80 blue head first gas engine
The 5-5-1 works like a charm. 5 flips full throttle, choked ign off. 5 flips full throttle choke off ign off. set to idle and it goes first flip most times.
Posted on: 12/29/2007 7:53 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: New ZDZ-80
busy running in my 80 rvj, had a look at the ZDZ website and they recomend the low needle 1 1/4-1 1/2 tturns out and the high needle at 1 3/4 - 2 turns out. dont know for what carb that is, cause mine with the tillotson carb dosnt run too good like that, runs great on the ground but dosnt pull in the air, found 1.5 turns on both needles worked better but still the motor dosnt respond well, but am still running on 32:1 mix. A question: What are you guys with the tillotson carbs needle settings? (swinging a 26x10 menz) The motor is in a 33% su31, which means the carb is inside the motor box. the motor box has a few large holes in it from the previous motor, the first flight with the rvj, i blocked up the holes and it ran good on the ground but was hunting while flying. havnt seen too many pics of installations on the rvj, what is the norm? do they want lots of air forced in or do they prefer a large "airbox" type installation? have run about 5 liters of 32: 1 through it and it keeps getting stronger on the ground but not so good in the air.
Posted on: 12/24/2007 2:01 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DA 85 or SDZ 80 super, which one??
Dont know the DA, but am busy running in my super 80. Dont think you can go wrong with either of them, or even a 3W. think it is all down to price, availability and service.
Posted on: 11/18/2007 3:10 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Extra 260 27% Hangar 9er
think the 140 would fly it ok for basic imac type flying.
Posted on: 9/7/2007 8:47 AM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Extra 260 27% Hangar 9er
[quote]ORIGINAL: mudpuppy Gus, I am flying basic IMAC with throws currently set at: Ailerons 12/14 degrees, Elevator 12 degrees, Rudder 28-40 degrees. I have triple rates on the rudder for different manuevers. I found that when the plane is a little nose heavy, it flies the precision much better as well. These settings are changing a little as I learn more. [/quote] I got to work on the set up for imac. going to give sportsman a bash, getting bored just hangin around. my set up is still more 3d than imac at the moment.
Posted on: 8/23/2007 3:31 PM by Author "Gus155" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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