RE: TD .049 mount
[quote]ORIGINAL: Dan Vincent Sure looks like an old OK Cub mount to me. Here is my mount for a Cub .099. [/quote] I have a box full of old cubs but I don't think I have ever seen one of the mounts. Thanks for posting the picture. I try to learn something every day. Now I have gotten that over with for today. jess
Posted on: 11/20/2009 12:49 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Glow Plug Temperatures
There are a number of factors that make up the "heat" of a plug. The insulator, volume of the space housing the coil..... There are also short plugs, long plugs and OS plugs which are sort of in between. Some engines are sensitive to changes in plugs, most are more tolerant. Glow plugs have been in common use since 1947 and sometimes there are still no absolute answers. jess
Posted on: 11/19/2009 12:07 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Car Nitro & Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9265149

RE: Glow Plug Temperatures
http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/museum/bio/Arden.pdf Gow to the above site to learn more. jess
Posted on: 11/19/2009 11:36 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Car Nitro & Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9265082

RE: goldberg 1/2 a blazer
[quote]ORIGINAL: skaliwag I'm having a Senior Moment, plus it is cold back there where I have thet stuff... What was the Blazer's predecessor or offspring? I think I remember one had a higher engine mount. [/quote] The Blazer was followed by the high thrust line Viking. I built one with a Holland Hornet and it flew very well. jess
Posted on: 11/19/2009 1:50 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9264473

RE: goldberg 1/2 a blazer
[quote]ORIGINAL: Sport_Pilot but I am not sure about how fast the timer would shut down the engine when it simply plugs the vent. Thinking it would be better R/C. Hey, if I don't get any good tips, I just may go EP. Ya wouldn't want me to do that would you? [/quote] I have used Cox Pee Wees in OT replica FF by drilling a hole in the tank and running a fuel line from the nipple through a pinch-off timer and then to a remote tank. jess
Posted on: 11/18/2009 10:59 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9264203

RE: Aero .35 Does anyone remember it?
[quote]ORIGINAL: skydevil1 Here's a picture of mine. Bought it about 45 years ago and it was originally mounted on an Ambroid Ares Stunt C/L airplane. [/quote] What a beautiful airplane! I had the pleasure of watching Bill Werwage win the Nationals with the original. The shape of that Aero 35 must have been a perfect match for the nose of the Ares. jess
Posted on: 11/17/2009 1:19 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9259478

RE: Problems balancing wood props??
[quote]ORIGINAL: Charley What's wrong with wood props on 4-strokes? CR [/quote] The greater weight of a synthetic prop provides more flywheel effect thus making it easier to achieve a smooth idle. That being said I generally use wood props for a variety of reasons, and can usually obtain a nice idle. jess
Posted on: 10/30/2009 8:27 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Anyone get their credit/debit card info stolen lately?
I have had two instances of credit card fraud. Both were caught by the company and neither had anything to do with online usage. In both instances my number was copied when I had used my card in restaurants. the number was evidently sold and used in another part of the country. In one case the culpret was caught and turned out to be a multiple offender. I don't know about the other. I was tolt that this tyoe of ID theft is far more common than that resulting from online usage. jess
Posted on: 10/26/2009 10:54 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9202967

RE: 4-strokes/ up-side down!
[quote]ORIGINAL: w8ye As long as you keep the tank height proper with the needle valve they run as well upside down as right side up. [/quote] This applies to both 2 and 4 stroke engines. jess
Posted on: 10/24/2009 12:30 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9198453

RE: Is there more to AMA than paying your money and flying your model airplane?
What do you folks WANT the AMA to do? jess
Posted on: 10/20/2009 12:26 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9188140

RE: Is there more to AMA than paying your money and flying your model airplane?
[quote]ORIGINAL: combatpigg A toy is an object that you use for play time. I guess if you made your living with it we could think of it as a tool? Dragsters are also dangerous and none of the men who I have raced with or been around had any trouble thinking of their cars as toys. There's got to be something Freudian going on with the exact scale crowd? [/quote] I agree. My personal toys include some $3,000+ precisely made chemically operated paper punches otherwise known as target pistols. Improperly used they could be as deadly as an automobile or even a book of matches. They are still toys as are golf clubs, motorcycles, model airplanes and an endless list of other recreational artifacts. jess
Posted on: 10/18/2009 9:59 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9183714

RE: Cool Power 5 % glow fuel opinion
[quote]ORIGINAL: GSK The mess Castor leaves over everything is not something i want to put up with .Gums up the internals something awful [/quote] How do you manage to create this mess?? I have run between two and three hundred engines over the past few decades on fuels containing up to 30% castor without such problems, and I am curious as to how I might be able to duplicate your results. jess
Posted on: 10/18/2009 7:37 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "RC Fuels"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9183596

RE: Cool Power 5 % glow fuel opinion
[quote]ORIGINAL: AllTheGoodNamesAreTaken YEAY!!!! Oil threads are awesome!!! Either two stroke glow and the castor/synthetic debate or in gas engine at the ratio debate - I LOVE IT!!! [/quote] That being the case a search on RCU will make you a happy camper for many days.[:D] The search for universal agreement can keep one occupied for a lifetime. (BTW, I have heard rumors that some of the European Synthetic Miracle Oils {ESMOS} hold promise as a cure for tormenting rectal itch. jess
Posted on: 10/18/2009 9:57 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "RC Fuels"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9182433

RE: Cool Power 5 % glow fuel opinion
I understand that with some of these miracle oils the oil need not be mixed with the fuel. If a couple of ounces of the oil is placed in close proximity to a container of methanol for a moment the methanol can then be used as fuel, providing hundreds if not thousands more RPE than other fuels, requiring no break-in running and giving infinite longevity to the engine which runs for long periods on only a few drops of the miracle mix. There are rumors that the next generation of the oil will enable the substitution of tap water for methanol. jess
Posted on: 10/17/2009 1:12 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "RC Fuels"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9180488

RE: Tower hobbies leaves a bad taste in my mouth
All my experiences with Tower have been positive. jess
Posted on: 10/16/2009 11:30 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9179485

RE: Is there more to AMA than paying your money and flying your model airplane?
[quote]ORIGINAL: combatpigg I worry more about the kind of guy who can't admit to himself that these are toys. [:D] Yer right Toolman, ask any guy's wife if these are toys or not. [/quote] In addition to my model airplanes my motorcycles, vintage cars, guns, fishing tackle and cameras are my "toys". jess
Posted on: 10/16/2009 12:50 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9178101

RE: Is there more to AMA than paying your money and flying your model airplane?
I suppose the value of the AMA to an individual would be in part dependent upon how that individual views his hobby. It seems that most here describe their hobby as "RC". I consider my interest to be "Model Airplanes" and "Model Building". I enjoy freeflight and control line as well as radio controlled model aircraft. I enjoy building and have no interest in ARFs. Perhaps an organization such as "Academy of Remotely Controled Flying Devices" is needed? jess
Posted on: 10/15/2009 12:05 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9174387

RE: Cool Power 5 % glow fuel opinion
[quote]ORIGINAL: jaka Hi! What gives you the impression that OS ABN engines cannot be run on synthetic oil??? Of course they can!!! [/quote] No one said they cannot be run on synthetic oil. Addition of castor does, however, add protection and has no downside. jess
Posted on: 10/14/2009 2:16 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "RC Fuels"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9172896

RE: Norvel .074 - when is tight too tight?
[quote]ORIGINAL: gkamysz We don't really know how Norvels are produced. I did some investigating a while back and no anodize shop could say what would be best for manufacture, whether the bore is finished before or after anodize. I'm under the impression that the bores are lapped after hard coat anodize for appropriate surface roughness. [/quote] Greg, You use the present tense when referring to production of the Norvels. Sadly, I fear that the past tense is appropriate. jess
Posted on: 10/12/2009 6:00 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9167511

RE: AMA and what does it do for you??
I am again reminded that on these fora I have seen countless opinions written on countless subjects. I can't recall ever having seen an opinion changed. jess
Posted on: 10/12/2009 11:41 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9166512

RE: Norvel .074 - when is tight too tight?
[quote]ORIGINAL: AndyW Jess, You probably had two of the regular Norvel engines, which were set up pretty tight. LiteMachines helis used Norvels and they had immense problems with tight engines. On the last production run however, the engines were quite loose to the point where there was almost zero pinch at TDC. This doesn't seem to hurt as some of my best Norvels use the LM piston and liners. [/quote] I had not known that, Andy. (Your post now represents 100% of my knowlege about LiteMachines helis). I have a dozen or so Norvel .049s & .061s which are pretty consistent in pinch. Your explanation makes perfect sense. Thanks. jess
Posted on: 10/9/2009 7:03 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9160177

RE: Norvel .074 - when is tight too tight?
I have three Norvell .074s. Two were too tight to turn over slowly, the third not tight at all. In the case of the two tight ones I just heated them with a heat gun and fired them up. After a couple of runs they still had a noticeable pinch, but could be turned over without binding. jess
Posted on: 10/9/2009 9:59 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9158890

RE: How to clean an engine?
Try Dawn Power Dissolver and a toothbrush. jess
Posted on: 10/9/2009 9:51 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9158871

RE: AMA and what does it do for you??
Texas, a cynic would say you protest too much, but hey, I believe you. If you say you are happy and filled with love that's good enough for me.[8D] jess
Posted on: 10/7/2009 10:36 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9155352

RE: AMA and what does it do for you??
You sound like a very bitter man TexasSkyPilot. Must be a dificult way to live. jess
Posted on: 10/7/2009 9:34 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9155159

RE: AMA and what does it do for you??
I recently cancelled my membership in the AARP, but have felt no compulsion to wax evangelic about the matter. Some of us evidently approach matters difenrently. jess
Posted on: 10/7/2009 3:03 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9154242

RE: AMA and what does it do for you??
I remain puzzled as to why those who view the AMA with such fear and loathing feel they must hang out here and leave post after repetetive post. Why not drop out of the AMA (if you are a member), don't communicate with members and clear it from your mind. If you find you are still obsessive seek professional help. I am sure there are medications and therapy that will provide relief. jess
Posted on: 10/7/2009 1:17 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9154012

RE: AMA and what does it do for you??
Why don't all the people that have no use for the AMA simply not join and be quiet about it? (I am sure there must be a complex answer to that question or there would not be thousands of posts on the subject.) jess
Posted on: 10/6/2009 8:19 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9152264

RE: Membership Numbers 2009 closeout, ETC>
[quote]ORIGINAL: Roby It would be interesting to see the numbers prior to 2001 for no reason other than curiosity. I wonder when the high water mark occurred. Regards, Roby [/quote] That information has been recently posted on another endless thread on this dreary subject. I imagine a search by the curious would divulge that information. jess
Posted on: 10/2/2009 12:40 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9141303

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........
[quote]ORIGINAL: littlecrankshaf [quote]ORIGINAL: jessiej Anyone have the energy (or curiosity, or lack of anything better to do) to determine how many individuals are responsible for these 1,100+ posts? jess [/quote] No problem...Here you go: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/whoposted.asp?threadid=2485036 [/quote] Wow! Instant gratification! jess
Posted on: 10/2/2009 1:34 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9140459