RE: Diesel 4 strokes
RE: homelite 25cc diesel conversion? - 5/10/2006 7:36:40 AM capin Posts: 81 Joined: 1/18/2002... for fullsize < Message edited by capin -- 5/10/2006 8:09:20 AM > (in reply to Ralphbf) Post #: 4 RE: homelite 25cc diesel conversion? - 5/10/2006 8:07:54 AM capin Posts: 81 Joined: 1/18/2002... and see the smoke ! Brian (in reply to capin) Post #: 5 Andy, you can pm me if I can be of assistance
Posted on: 1/9/2007 8:06 AM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Diesel 4 strokes
Andy, when I did the homelite 25 cc it worked really good but you will need to make a better ring or get one from Frank Bowman. Its funny because after 3 tanks of fuel it seemed to get alot better " breaking in". I just did it for fun there real cheap but I cut the grass at the airfield a couple times with it . Makes some funny noises when it started like a big tigre but when it warmed up it was one of the most smooth and content conversions I've ever done If you go back or search for homelite you'll find it here the post was 05/09/2006 dated. enjoy, Brian
Posted on: 1/7/2007 10:11 AM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: gms .47/ fox .25 to diesel???
Your right Hobbsy- you can't beat the bigger props they'll swing. period I prefer the instant thrust and lower noise. Brian
Posted on: 12/9/2006 8:54 AM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: 40% Panzl coming to Life
Pics of the plane before and after covering- any dates on the kits or possible arfs! thanks, Brian
Posted on: 11/29/2006 12:11 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support"
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RE: 40% Panzl coming to Life
Kevin, any updates on the 40% panzl ? This will be a great flying big plane- are you going to offer arfs and paks on this ???? thanks ,a very happy customer! Brian
Posted on: 11/28/2006 3:33 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support"
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40% Extra first flight
Flew my new 40 % today and man it flys GREAT!!!!!!!!!! put 3 good flights on it and it flys like its on rails yet its also like a giant foamie. I am very pleased with this plane and can't wait for more time to fly. great job guys. Brian
Posted on: 11/25/2006 5:48 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support"
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RE: A most pleasant conversation...
I have found talking to Bob a real joy- He's a real book of knowledge and skill !!! Brian
Posted on: 11/20/2006 8:23 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: OS 160 Conversion
I did one awhile ago and I think the best prop was a 20-8 or a 18-10 and came alive and only burned 1.5 ounces per minute if I remember correctly. ran as smooth as the big tigres but the carb was a touch to big although not a big problem. This was one of many I tested and faired really well through testing. It would also swing a 22-10 if needed but that was max. smooth power range. Brian
Posted on: 11/7/2006 3:57 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: BCMAEngines
I also have to say I recieved a new 45cc homey with a bad ign which isn't Adams fault but he replaced it and I'm very happy with the BCMA homelite 45cc. Keep up the good work Adam! Brian
Posted on: 6/5/2006 4:20 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: homelite 25cc diesel conversion?
Yes, I did one a long time ago - you need to close the ring gap up alot. It was harder to start but it ran well once warm, needed a smaller carb- for which I made a insert . I cut the grass at the airfield many times with it , The guys thought it was the neatest thing going.If I recall I was swinging some real big string and when you floored it the thing would twist your arm off. I wish there were more guys trying to make this stuff work because its alot of work but very rewarding when done. There was also a guy who did a mac 28cc where I got the idea. The post was started on 5/28/04 check back in these forums. Brian
Posted on: 5/10/2006 8:09 AM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: homelite 25cc diesel conversion?
Ralph, you need to remove the cylinder and lathe the top off . I epoxyed the 2 fins below and put nuts under to hold the head on like regular heads are held on. If I remember I made 2 heads for my 160fx os and 2 for my 3000 tiger one of which needed very little "cohersing" to make fit. Although its alot of work there are alot of problems here you have to make work- like ring gap for which Frank Bowman will make anything you want. The head to cylinder fit must be perfect and the fuel system is a whole new ballgame to. You really respect Bob Davis and others for giving so much hard work to make something work which shouldn't !! It was a fuel miser also. If I remember right the ring gap was closed up more then 5 thousandths- memory fading sucks-.When I first tried to start it the contra was almost touching the piston but it started but was weak- when I put the smaller ring in it that was a fix for one problem- next was flywheel effect which IT needed- I put larger string in and drilled 2 new holes for 2 more that helped alot it seemed expecially when trying to make something work which shouldn't. Then I could only open the carb half way and it would cut right off and I mean cut off! so I made a slug for the carb which helped but the new smaller carb did the trick. Finding the right timing was easy but it is on the bigger motors it seems. This was a well broken in motor to start with= I recommend you use a very good motor not a weak junker. After that I was going to do a echo but health went down the tubes and stopped me. Seems echo or stihl are great to start with also. The picture was when it still had the mag and all on it. When the mag and all the extra stuff was removed it became very light to ===a great plane motor=== alot of work but alot of fun- watch all your club members when they smell the diesel and see the smoke ! Brian
Posted on: 5/10/2006 8:07 AM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: ENYA 41 4 STRK DIESEL NOW LISTED
Dan, for 475.00 you can get a pretty good size lathe and make all the heads you want ! Nothing beats hearing your work start and purrrrrrrrrrrrr ! I still love my four stroke diesel the most although its alot of work ! Brian
Posted on: 4/7/2006 4:19 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Original OS FS-60
I feel the same way- I have 2 nib os 60 open rocker 4 strokes and can't decide to use or not !! Brian
Posted on: 4/1/2006 5:18 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: I know it's naughty but....
I can't lie either, I've always used a starter and never a chicken stick. Even when testing a new head. Brian
Posted on: 10/15/2005 6:42 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: 65 la
Yeah, I know this but this is coating under the engine and the engine housing with just a 10 ounce tank
Posted on: 9/28/2005 3:27 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "O.S. Engines Support"
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65 la
Hello Bax, My problem is my new 65 la is on it's 2nd tank of fuel and the front bushing is pumping out oil. The engine run's GREAT !!!!!!. This is my 21st os motor and it is my 5th la and the only one to do this. All my motor's run on 0 nitro and 20% castor. It did this from minute one! I broke my new la 46 in last week with no such problem's on the same fuel. I alway's pull the plug and put castor in the carb before running all motor's 2 or 4 stroke. I will hate to send it in for service " my first os to do so" but what do you think???? Thank's, Brian
Posted on: 9/27/2005 9:28 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "O.S. Engines Support"
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RE: MVVS 1.44 twin
Yes, Jaka, I will blame mvvs for the problem buy the reed plate has a way to small hole which I drilled to 1/2 inch then radiused with a dremel and the walbro carb with the butterfly only need's to have the needle seat drilled and with the needles removed- remove the plate with 4 screw's, follow the two needle's where the jet meet's at 90 degree's and the hole's need's to be about 10 to 15 thousandth's bigger! with these minor fixes mine run's great. Brian
Posted on: 9/20/2005 4:24 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: MVVS 1.44 twin
Guy's, I don't want to start a fight here but it was a very easy fix and although it was the factory's problem, I had the knowledge and now I have a GREAT RUNNING 144 twin ! drilling the jet's and opening up the reed plate is not rocket science but it really made a difference! I have yet another great running mvvs. P.S. my mvvs 49 carb sucked until I ground the low needle down to a point also! Brian, I love walbro carb's
Posted on: 9/19/2005 7:14 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: MVVS 1.44 twin
Also Jaka, it seem's to me the k&b long idle bar plug's are the best for me, my 144 will idle forever and not drop a cylinder but, it took a VERY lonnnngggg break in with my own mix fuel 0% nitro and 20% oil and 3% acetone-still one of my best engines!!! Brian
Posted on: 9/19/2005 7:13 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Small 4stroke?
nutn2it, there is plenty of os 26 surpasses around but the smallest was the os 20 4 stroke but not many around - you'll find the new 30's are great as well. Brian
Posted on: 9/9/2005 8:01 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Engine Poll
I had a norvel .061 rc in the herr cub and I only flew it at about 1/3 to 1/2 throttle for scale but it really role's when floored. The big mig 061 rc will be fine! Brian
Posted on: 9/5/2005 7:29 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Deisel in a .60 size trainer
Hobbsy, I want to do a mvvs 91 for a pattern bird on the grill and I'm going to use old reliable to be the test bed. A 60 size trainer work's great for test lab as far as I'm concerned! Brian
Posted on: 9/4/2005 7:10 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Noise electrics and TT conversion in the Bee
Ran my la15 today and you couldn't hear it run but the smoke trail gave it away. My mini kadet has a la10 and its hard to hear as a glow not to mention diesel. Can't wait its next= Brian
Posted on: 9/4/2005 7:05 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: "Gadjet"'s diesel conversion
Jen's, your right when i start doing my os 52 4 stroke I'm doing a lanova cell to. you need to avoid the glow plug and add kero or diesel to the fuel mix. The asp 80 4 stroke diesel will be running again soon. The gadjet might work for some but not everybody. Brian
Posted on: 9/4/2005 7:01 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
I have 30-56-72-82-100-120 single's -60t-90t twins and the crown a 90R3 and growing ! Brian
Posted on: 8/28/2005 3:44 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: OS LA .46
I will agree Hobbsy! when I change to diesel I have a rough idea what I need. I will never leave diesel !!! He would really see a difference with the 14-8
Posted on: 6/23/2005 9:49 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: 0.5 ccm dieselengine
Another great job Jens. Brian
Posted on: 6/20/2005 8:17 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: OS LA .46
Dar, I'm not trying to start a conflict but Bob Davis said you could use a 12-8 13-7 with no problem and I have. I would never try such a prop on glow but they fit my deal prefectly and it worked great! The la 46 is not only cheap but pretty cocky when diesel! Brian
Posted on: 6/20/2005 8:14 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: OS LA .46
Funny that after 2.5 gallons of fuel it still run's great. That is alot of time for a diesel to run while sipping fuel and have no problem's. I just pulled the cover and it look's great no wear and the compression is great. I tried numerious prop's and this fit the package best !!!
Posted on: 6/19/2005 7:22 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: OS LA .46
Funny, Dar- here recently I've been running a 13-7 2 blade apc and it run's great I'll have to tach it when the new batteries get here! Brian
Posted on: 6/18/2005 4:14 PM by Author "capin" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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