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RE: Great planes ultimate 160
Hopefully, THIS one will last ya several years! Did much of anything salvageable survive from #1....besides the interplane struts?
Posted on: 4/6/2012 12:56 AM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11030374
RE: Great planes ultimate 160
[quote]ORIGINAL: acerc mstcitabria. Question, is the LG in the above post the upgraded gear. And what's the difference visually. The one's I have look identical. Or anyone else for that matter. [/quote] Go back to msg #1, and click on the following link.... Improved stock Landing Gear, from GP 1.60 Performance Series Extra 330s ARF
Posted on: 3/31/2012 2:30 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11022692
RE: Great planes ultimate 160
Keep some spare 'leeders' around, they do occasionally break. Longer ones, cut to length, work great on the tail feathers too.
Posted on: 3/31/2012 2:25 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11022682
RE: Great planes ultimate 160
[quote]ORIGINAL: acerc Bill, The engine is sweet, plenty of power, smooth idle and transition. As for the spring, this one only requires 8oz to operate. I test every carb spring for draw weight. That should not even be a thought for a 57oz servo. Most servo's will see 8oz of load in flight at neutral. On the choke I do remove the spring, and I really like having it operate via the radio. Thank's everyone for the kind word's. A new one has been ordered. It should be here by next Friday. [/quote] Regarding the throttle spring, I've yet to find any need to disconnect NOR remove it. Most any decent quality servo has ZERO troubles operating them, and it's a basic simple safety item to leave in place, so the throttle returns to idle IF the linkage might ever fall off. As for the choke, I'm a cheap bastard and go simple, using a pull rod. But as always, to each their own, ymmv, etc., etc., etc.[;)]
Posted on: 3/31/2012 1:36 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11022619
RE: Great planes ultimate 160
[quote]ORIGINAL: huntndux A1PCFIXER  I bought a pitts style muffler for my Ultimate.  It fits my DLE 55 but it is to big for the plane.  It hits the bottom of the firewall.  What pitts style muffler will fit this plane [/quote] Go to your local hardware store and get some flat (fiber) type washers to fit your bolts at the firewall. Place the spacers as needed, behind your extensions
Posted on: 3/31/2012 1:30 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11022615
RE: Great planes ultimate 160
Darn it, you barely had much time to get used to it! So, what happened?
Posted on: 3/30/2012 3:08 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11021599
RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
That's NOT RCU, but the host server for badbradgraphics that gives you that error. He didn't link it correctly.
Posted on: 3/28/2012 5:38 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11019188
RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
[quote]ORIGINAL: dash008 How much flight time will an 8 oz tank get me? Not full throttle all the time. [/quote] EASY 12-15 minutes with possibly 1/4 tank left over.
Posted on: 3/26/2012 11:40 AM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11015808
RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
[quote]ORIGINAL: wjcalhoun Next time out, she would not start. So, that often means low end needle is too lean, so i richened it 1/8 turn, and it started, but would not 'take throttle', again as if low end was lean. Opening the LE needle an additional 1/4 turn did not solve the problem. [/quote] Check for air leaks.
Posted on: 3/26/2012 7:54 AM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11015500
RE: Plastic fittings for Water/Juice Bottles
[quote]ORIGINAL: SkidMan The ones a1pcfixer linked to are about $1 each. A pack of 5 is $5.18. But it looks like you need to buy the nuts at $2.25 for a pack of 5. [/quote] Correct, those I noted are NOT $5 each, but for the group of 5. [quote] Are you going to share your source or is this an advertisement to sell fittings? [/quote] LOL....come on now, he's wanting to make bit
Posted on: 3/26/2012 7:51 AM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11015494
RE: Plastic fittings for Water/Juice Bottles
Are the white 90 degree fittings from Eldon James? Same as these...... [b]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TLU3Y8/ref=ox_ya_os_product[/b] [image]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31fheshScEL._SL500_AA300_.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 3/26/2012 3:40 AM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11015246
RE: Ceramic Coated Exhaust...
[quote]ORIGINAL: mrbigg Here's an image link- [link]http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=AgiCAW6sCAwk0EBPSLVXVyCbvZx4?p=coated+pistons&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-521[/link] [/quote] So, what purpose does extending it down there have? [image]http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4795069488825248&id=dd90cf40fc18170389b98b722e4c4fa9[/image]
Posted on: 3/23/2012 5:47 AM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11011699
RE: Ceramic Coated Exhaust...
[quote]ORIGINAL: airraptor you would be better off coating the piston top with ceramic and the chamber on the head. DO NOT coat the sides of the piston unless its a ringed engine larger than a 1.2 [/quote] Doing the exhaust chamber is an extra cost with little benefit. Only the piston top & exhaust valve face appear to be the areas needed internally. At least in automotive applications. The pistons I seen w/henium coatings extended a very, very tiny amount over the face onto the sides. Which I'd assume that the OP/Rich already knows how far to extend that, seeing as how it's part of his job. Rich....how far DO you extend such coatings over the top onto the sides of a piston..... round abouts .020-.030 maybe?
Posted on: 3/23/2012 12:24 AM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11011543
RE: spark plugs
[quote]ORIGINAL: aussiesteve A few years ago when you got a Honda plug, it was a Nippondenso plug in the box. Now it is an NGK. [/quote] Shoot I remember those...sort of like (carbon) dating our age dude![:D] In that line of thought, have ya heard that Nissan is coming back out with their old Datsun line? True!
Posted on: 3/22/2012 5:12 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11011153
RE: Ceramic Coated Exhaust...
Should be interesting to read your findings as you progress along with such coatings. Back in the late 70's-early 80's one of the hot rod magazines maybe Car Craft Magazine(?) took a Buick Regal-Grand National w/turbo, and coated the piston tops, exhaust valve facings, and turbo pipe exteriors with a then new process called henium coating (later prohibited). Their performance results were impressive. You could actually grab & hold onto to turbo pipes! For the uninformed, those turbo pipes are intentionally made of ss and in operation can turn EXTREMELY hot! I'd hope later versions of similar coatings to have improved. Biggest downside is naturally co$t.
Posted on: 3/22/2012 1:32 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11010897
RE: spark plugs
[quote]ORIGINAL: oldtimer4759 re Spark Plugs, how do we know we are buying the genuine article............. thanks, Oldtimer. [/quote] For one thing they'll clearly state [b]CM-6[/b] on one side of the plug as in this photo below, and the other side has [b]NGK [/b]above [b]Japan[/b]. Honda number is 98052-56471, it's an NGK CM-6 in a Honda box. At the auto supply store it's (NGK/CM-6) listed as a Stock #5812 For those conspiracy affectionados about, sorry, but nothing can help them believe.[:(]
Posted on: 3/22/2012 9:10 AM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11010622
RE: DLE 20cc at 6V?
That's a cool & simple setup, especially for newbies.[;)] You gonna offer the same in 2300 mAh packs as well?
Posted on: 3/21/2012 1:52 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11009806
RE: DLE 20cc at 6V?
[quote]ORIGINAL: ahicks [quote]ORIGINAL: aussiesteve What does the ignition manufacturer recommend? Fully charge your battery and measure it's output when fully charged. If it is within the ignition manufacturers specs, use it. If not - Don't use it. FWIW, Everyone I know that has had problem free running on a DLE (or any other RCExcel) ignition has run a 4 cell NiMh / NiCd style packs OR has had a very good voltage regulator that regulates the voltage below 6.000000000 volts. Everyone I know who has had repeated problems with RCExcel ignitions has powered them with more than 6.00000000 volts - including with fully charged 5 cell NiMh / NiCd style packs. [/quote] May I add measure batt. voltage when fully charged - and under load? Without a load, and fresh off the charger, I fear you'll get some voltage readings that might prove unnecessarily troublesome to the uninitiated. [/quote] +1 I keep being amazed at so many just wanting a future ignition problem, just because so and so says they've been doing it off a 6+v. or A123 and THEY had no problems....yet.[:(]
Posted on: 3/20/2012 5:14 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11008846
RE: spark plugs
Honda number is 98052-56471, it's an NGK CM-6 in a Honda box. At the auto supply store it's (NGK/CM-6) listed as a Stock #5812
Posted on: 3/20/2012 1:42 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11008589
RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
Here's a real good way to check & set timing..... [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBXFpxWg7vY&feature=channel[/youtube]
Posted on: 3/20/2012 1:22 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11008565
RE: DLE 20cc at 6V?
[quote]ORIGINAL: matador_24 Hello guys, ........................ I bought a optic kill switch that will not work with anything under 6v. However, I read some posts and some people recommend using only 4.8V with the ignition of the DLE 20cc or they will burn???.......................... Could some people share their experiences???? thanks! [/quote] I'm curious what brand/model opti kill has such a requirement of 6.0 v. min? There's been some reports of ignition misses at 6.0v. (and higher) on the DLE20. 4.8 v. is all that's needed, but some just don't get it. A diode to reduce the voltage is available from Wrongway RC...... [b]Inline Ignition Voltage Reducer http://www.shop.kavarootusa.com/product.sc?productId=32&categoryId=10[/b] Also, be sure to dump the stock DLE/3 plug and get an [b]NGK/CM-6[/b]. Honda number is [b]98052-56471[/b], it's an NGK CM-6 in a Honda box. At the auto supply store it's ([b]NGK/CM-6[/b]) listed as a Stock [b]#5812[/b] Gap it to .024
Posted on: 3/20/2012 1:13 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11008553
RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
[quote]ORIGINAL: Steve I know this is probably in the thread some where, but does anyone know what the Walbro replacement part number is? My butterfly plate came loose as well and rubbed some grooves in the housing. I'd like to replace it with a Walbro. Thanks. [/quote] Walbro carb equivalent for the DLE20 is WT793.
Posted on: 3/20/2012 12:44 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11008526
RE: gas engine , fuel proofing tank area
Thinned out with a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol, yes.
Posted on: 3/19/2012 6:46 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11007646
RE: spark plugs
You just gotta know that the 'search challenged' won't be able to find that on their site without a link.[:(] - [:D]
Posted on: 3/19/2012 6:43 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11007637
RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
It'll be fine, no need to lift it higher.
Posted on: 3/19/2012 3:34 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11007387
RE: New DLE 20 won't start
[quote]ORIGINAL: Antique The ignition will spark when turned on and off whether the sensor is plugged in or not...If it does not spark, it's bad...when you plug the sensor and rotate the crank it should spark once each rotation...If not the sensor is bad... [/quote] ...or the sensor got inserted upside down.
Posted on: 3/19/2012 12:41 AM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11006522
RE: List of Chinese Engines
[quote]ORIGINAL: Charleybuck75 I don't see the EME-55 engine on your list................. [/quote] Go back 1 page. [EME] is listed. Specific size engines aren't listed.
Posted on: 3/18/2012 5:58 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11006125
RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
[quote]ORIGINAL: mach2 ................My plane came with a 420cc (14.2) fuel tank. Since the DLE20 is economical, Ive thought about using the 8oz tank for fuel and putting the smoke oil in the 14 oz tank. But Im not gonna do it if its going to reduce my flight times to less than 8 minutes without some to spare for safety. Thanks for the help fellas, Jeremy [/quote] Yep, swap the tanks around. The 8 ounce should be fine for almost 10 minutes medium to wot. But do some test runs and sneak up on it!
Posted on: 3/17/2012 6:15 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11004676
RE: Great planes ultimate 160
I read where you stated you're running a 23 x 8 prop. How's it's ground clearance? If needed, you can add some extra with my mod for that..... [b]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8715186[/b]
Posted on: 3/15/2012 1:22 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11001440
RE: Great planes ultimate 160
Excellent smoke there buddy! Well AFTER you're very comfy with it, do a good hover with the smoke on and watch the plane nearly disappear into that smoke. That'll tend to give ya maximum rectal puckerup effect![:)]
Posted on: 3/14/2012 5:22 PM by Author "a1pcfixer"
in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11000301
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