RE: Looking for Information
Do the port timing. Glenn
Posted on: 11/17/2009 5:46 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Tuned pipe setup?
Sent you a PM.
Posted on: 11/14/2009 7:18 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Quickdraw MOTOR??
Not sure it has the correct carb on it, no QD I have seen has the choked carb. Might get away with it though, take the choke flap and shaft out, block the holes and smooth them all off. Enjoy. Glenn
Posted on: 11/4/2009 3:02 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
[quote]ORIGINAL: martno1fan Hey Glenn ill vouch for you doing a nice job on your first wooden boat [;)].If you have just ordered a zippkits you will be amazed how quick and easy these things go together compaired to some kits.I like the new elusion tunnel from Joe [;)]. Hi Steve for a beginer id maybe suggest a vee so the easy vee is ideal but that said the Tboats are pretty much point and shoot so theyre fine to run but a bit more tricky to build but so long as you take your time theyre pretty easy.The easiest of the two zippkits t boats to build is the Rockett as the deck is in seperate pieces because of the dropped sponsons . Mart [/quote] The one I am doing is the little .12 hydro, the JAE. looks easy enough to build. Really, the Whiplash ahs not been too challenging. So far. The GV is easy to drive too, so hopefully this one will be too. Time will tell. Glenn
Posted on: 10/29/2009 10:17 AM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
 Hey DD .... I was going to mention the bottles on the work bench. I like it !!!     I am just sitting here reading the posts and its getting me into the mood to try something like this over the winter.  Would you recommmend for a novice??  I have a super g & a cracker box and I  thought maybe a hydro would be kool to build and run....(just for sport) .   Thanks for any recommendations & help !!!!    Steve K. [/quote] I am nearly finished a wooden Whiplash from Blazer Marine, not too bad to build, well made kit nicely cut out with most of what you need to compelte the build in there, my first wooden build and managed so far. And I am not a fan of woodwork. Whatever yuo build, you need to have a good building board and a heap of clamps to hand. I have heard only good things about the quality of Zippkits models too, I'll lt you know in a few weeks for sure when my latest wooden thing arrives!! Glenn
Posted on: 10/28/2009 9:30 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: SIKK engines
We have one that has been running for 2 years now, stock gasket still in there, never been apart yet. The engine must have 20 hours running on it and pretty good so far. The only thing that broke on it was the pull start, and one of the original very soft engine mount rubbers. The engine we run has a pipe but not an extreme high performance one, and I wonder if that is keeping stresses to a level the two bolts can tolerate. Anyway, I like the motor, it goes well, and was pretty cheap. Glenn
Posted on: 10/28/2009 9:18 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 41 Falcon set up
[quote]ORIGINAL: painman Paul, you mentioned needles, I have been running this motor on the fat side and carb was spitting fuel, adjusted setting and no longer spitting fuel but the plug still looks a little dark. I like mine a little on the fat side, what color do you like to see your plug after a good run. I tend to keep mine more of a brown rather than to the grey area. What are your thoughts, I am if I had to guess I would say the high side is at 7/8th or less now, with the low a tad over 2 or close to 2 turns. I know the turns have little to do but to get you close, I guess I just need to find out what color you like to see your plugs? Thanks for your time; Randy [/quote] Randy, you want to be looking for a tan colourt on the plug when the carb is set right. Give the plug a clean off, put it back in and run the boat fulll tilt for a few laps, bring it in as quick as you can with little idling, then remove the plug and check. Bear in mind that the low speed needle setting effects the high setting too due to the carb design. So set the low first, then the high on the lake. Carb settigns change with alterations to prop, pipe, and in extreme cases, weather. Have fun. Glenn
Posted on: 10/18/2009 8:00 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: RIO mods and will hit the water today.
It's hard to tell for sure, but on picture 5 of 6, it looks like the stinger is kind of twisted and distorted to the right. Is it straight or is the picture a bit skewed? Glenn
Posted on: 10/18/2009 7:54 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Sullivan tank and stopper install?????
A couple of options 1. Fit a tee to the line that goes to the carb and use this to fill the tank. Plug it when ready to run 2. Leave the "return" from the carb off, just either fit a short piece of line to it or leave it open. No harm will come. Then you have the vent that you need. 3. Or add another third pipe into the stopper as a fill and vent. 4. And the best - in my opinion - remove the hard tank and fit a fuel bag instead. Glenn
Posted on: 10/12/2009 8:26 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Stuffed Crank in zen 260, pros & cons
Paul, just re -read the posts on this one, the boat is not going all that quick, that is, not for the motor package etc that it has in it, it might be that the key to finding more speed that you need does not lie within the engine. Maybe the boat set up will deliver more impressive results for you. Glenn
Posted on: 10/11/2009 6:59 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: replace stringers on sprint cat or not
If you are really bothered about how it looks you can fill the holes, leaving them most likely won't hurt though. You could also "plate" or laminate the stringers inside and out to cover the holes with some very fine plywood, it should still be possible to get engine mount rubbers to fit. Just a an idea for you. By the way, the filler you show is polyester - not epoxy. Glenn
Posted on: 10/5/2009 5:13 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Cooling option??
Option 3 gives you a lot more future options and if you can afford it, go with that no doubt. Second hand stock motors are available cheaply too. Enjoy. Glenn
Posted on: 10/2/2009 4:52 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: fiber glass mix ratio ?
I have not seen this to be a problem before on epoxies, as long as the epoxy is: in date mixed correctly mixed, handled and applied in the correct temperature and - which you seem to have eliminated, the area of use is free from contaminents. What are you trying to do with this, might give a clue to what could be going wrong. Glenn
Posted on: 9/13/2009 9:52 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: cooling issues
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tundrahog I do not race....waste of money for me.... Any rudders out there with pickups on both sides? [/quote] As you are not racing it would imply that this is a fun boat only, if that's the case, then you can get away with just fitting a slightly higher drag, but dependable, transom mounted water pick up or, alternately, a prop blast pick up. I'd actually be suprised if you notice a performance difference, other than the motor not overheating. You should get plenty of water from there!! Glenn
Posted on: 9/12/2009 10:06 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Rio 51
Hi Tom, don't bother, stick a 26cc Zen in there and be done with it. You are on the right track to replace the motor in the Rio though. Glenn
Posted on: 9/10/2009 8:47 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: fiber glass mix ratio ?
Mike's right, 5:1 on ratio. Good stuff, nice and thin when warm. Goes off hard as bell metal when it's cured. There are some tough hulls made with West Epoxy's. Look here for how to use it: http://www.westsystem.com/ss/how-to-use/ Glenn
Posted on: 9/10/2009 8:41 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Header styles
Ideally stainless, it is harder and will nto distort like aluminium does. Don't use wrap forward or deep vee styles, they end up being too long to achieve tuned length, which leaves a choice of 90 deg, 100 deg or 105. The 100 and 105 are useful if you want to exit the pie centre of the boat on the transom. Oh - there are some pipes which will work wrap to centre, QD do one and a few others. Happy boating. Glenn
Posted on: 9/7/2009 6:05 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Zen G260PUM Problems
I have a good link to a web site, but not allowed to post links here, why not send me a pm with an email address and I will send you the link - or do a search on Jeroene tune . There are a couple of pages worth looking at - some good tuners your side of the water too, but it is fun tuning your own motor - and easy enough once you get going. Glenn
Posted on: 9/7/2009 6:02 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Zen G260PUM Problems
Changing bearings is pretty easy. Get some spares in: New bearings, seals, gasket set. Remove flywheel, split case and remove crank. Remove bearings and seals from crankcases and fit new, reassemble. assemble cylinder and piston onto it all. Cleanliness being next to godliness during all these operations - while it is stripped down do you not fancy doing some mild porting works to the cylinder? Glenn Glenn
Posted on: 9/4/2009 8:31 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: First time running Rio51+Zenoah,not a good day
Did you run some cooling water through your engine and exhaust system whilst you were running your motor to dry it out - before the neighbours complained? Glenn
Posted on: 8/7/2009 6:53 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: What oil can I use?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Silent-AV8R Seems Castrol stopped making it. I wonder if they have a replacement: http://www.proformanceusa.com/castrol/castrol_A747.htm I use Amsoil Dominator Racing oil. I mix 8 ounces per gallon of gas. My motors are clean and powerful with no excess wear. [/quote] I bought another two litres today. The supplier had heard nothing of them stopping supplying it so far. See if I can still get it in a couple of months will be the test, I guess. Plenty of other good oils around. Though 747 smells good and you don't get ht spot seizures when the cooling lines come off. Well - not unless it gets REALLY hot. Glenn
Posted on: 8/5/2009 7:39 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: What oil can I use?
[quote]ORIGINAL: dicko I use Castrol A747, designed for high revving cart engines & wet conditions. Many bike stores also stock it. [/quote] You and me both..... [:D] Complete with castor oil. Glenn
Posted on: 8/2/2009 7:11 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: I hate my Zen
I don't bother with a clutch, but if you want one and can fit it in, then by all means. It will not solve your current woes though. They are fairly heavy, and you need to ensure you have room to fit one before buying it. The clutch should not make your boat less fun, but may make it less speedy. Save your money and don't get the boost bottle. No benefit. A fuel bag as mentioned will help with the fuel issues, I have converted to them in the last couple of years with success, once correctly filled they are pretty good. Glenn
Posted on: 7/21/2009 7:31 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: I hate my Zen
The vent should work as a vent where it is, but, it is very susceptible to getting water in there. I'd advise you remove that pipe to below decks, make a coil of a foot or so of pipe and use that as the vent. Then if the boat flips (when the boat flips!!) there is less chance water will get into your petrol. Which is good. :-) The fuel filter, if you remove it, clean out your tank and connect direct from tank to carb, there is less to go wrong, two less connections to leak and one less filter to block or leak air in at the joint. Just filter the fuel that you pump into the tank and you should be fine. As to hating zens, a pretty good rule of thumb from my experience, if it won't start within ten pulls, then normally there is something wrong. It should start and run well enough at idle to allow you to launch and run slow without stalling. Maybe when you get the carb rebuilt you can take it somewhere where there are other boaters and one of them can set your carb and low speed up for you to get you going. Saves some skin and frustration. Stick with it though, it'll be worth it. Glenn
Posted on: 7/21/2009 5:09 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Pipe Length for a Stock 260/2inch pipe
[quote]ORIGINAL: martno1fan lol have a look at this. [/quote] That picture looks familiar Martin. Glenn
Posted on: 7/20/2009 6:23 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: I hate my Zen
You'll need a vent on that fuel tank. It'll not run for long without one. Glenn
Posted on: 7/20/2009 6:07 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: New Comet roundnose hydro
[quote]ORIGINAL: martno1fan [quote]ORIGINAL: glennb2006 Have you run and tested one of these yet Martin? Just wondering how well they handle. Is it based around the other round nose you have? Glenn [/quote] Glenn the hull has been tested not by me by Wayne ,i built the first one a while back and he kept asking for one so i ended up letting him have it.I would have prefered to test it myself
Posted on: 7/16/2009 8:08 AM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: New Comet roundnose hydro
Have you run and tested one of these yet Martin? Just wondering how well they handle. Is it based around the other round nose you have? Glenn
Posted on: 7/15/2009 7:07 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 6717x3, 230 pitch?
What sort of RPM was the stock motor running? Glenn
Posted on: 7/6/2009 1:08 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: sikk engines
Yip, I lied, one thing that has failed is the starter, we fitted a pullley now so it is better (and even easier) than it was. Ron, do you have any photos of the mod you do to the Zen starter please? Glenn
Posted on: 7/5/2009 8:34 PM by Author "glennb2006" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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