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Forum: Everything Diesel
07-15-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

Short answer: Don't Other than having wings,...

Short answer: Don't
Other than having wings, wheels and a fuselage-it is NOTHING like a Tomboy. Why do you persist in taking such poor decisions in your choices.? I note-on your own admission-that...
Forum: Everything Diesel
11-13-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Everything Diesel
07-28-2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

Do we assume at this stage that you have obtained...

Do we assume at this stage that you have obtained a suitable fuel tank, fuel tubing, and fabricated a suitable mount for the engine-all of which you will need before you can attempt to run it....?
...
Forum: Everything Diesel
07-24-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

I have to ask at this point-do you have ANY...

I have to ask at this point-do you have ANY previous experience operating ANY type of model engine?-because I cannot understand why you have difficulty in grasping the most basic things like...
Forum: Everything Diesel
07-23-2022, 09:23 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

this is turning into a bigger saga than 'War and...

this is turning into a bigger saga than 'War and Peace'-I can give you advice based on more than 5 decades of hands on experience with engine-including the exact make and model that you have-but I...
Forum: Everything Diesel
07-17-2022, 10:41 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

OK-having seen the most recent photos- (1)...

OK-having seen the most recent photos-

(1) leave the contra alone-it is in a near enough to appropriate position for running-and if it wont move now, a bit of running should get things moving. By...
Forum: Everything Diesel
06-15-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

Marvel oil has a good reputation as a penetrating...

Marvel oil has a good reputation as a penetrating oil-I'd be inclined to take the cylinder off the engine, remove the head and stand the cylinder upside down with some marvel oil inside-and leave it...
Forum: Everything Diesel
06-15-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

You were advised more than 6 weeks ago not to use...

You were advised more than 6 weeks ago not to use nail polish remover-it is basically just acetone-which isn't a good solvent. What were you trying to achieve by posting a blurred out-of-focus...
Forum: Everything Diesel
05-09-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

Well now that you have the cylinder off, I'd give...

Well now that you have the cylinder off, I'd give it a thorough clean. Rusting seems odd-unless its a marine one and has been dunked....old castor residue looks a lot like rust to the uninitiated....
Forum: Everything Diesel
05-05-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

Back off the compression screw a full turn, now...

Back off the compression screw a full turn, now try and turn the engine over. Hopefully it will move back upwards. the contra functions a bit like the plunger seal in a syringe-it is not free moving...
Forum: Everything Diesel
05-03-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

Given your lack of experience, I'd go for...

Given your lack of experience, I'd go for something like an 11x5-it will have more flywheel effect and make starting easier. A 10x4 turns (it will vary from brand to brand of prop) about 10,000rpm on...
Forum: Everything Diesel
05-03-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

[QUOTE=beatsal;12726397]Thanks. Just to clarify: ...

[QUOTE=beatsal;12726397]Thanks. Just to clarify:
Enlarge the prop hole by drilling with a bit one size up till it eventually fits?

YES. The important thing is to keep the hole square in both axes...
Forum: Everything Diesel
05-02-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

Don't worry about removing the compression...

Don't worry about removing the compression screw-that will not achieve much-as the area above the contra piston and the underside of the head is unlikely to have much congealed oil in there-and...
Forum: Everything Diesel
05-02-2022, 02:41 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

Ed 3.46

OK beatsal-to give you a bit of inspiration please check out the following Youtube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOp1JIADpK8 ...
Forum: Everything Diesel
05-01-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

there are Canadians who post here-so it may pay...

there are Canadians who post here-so it may pay to trawl back through the threads and PM them and see if any are close. Fuel is going to be a problem-I doubt any commercial fuel is available in...
Forum: Everything Diesel
05-01-2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

Sorry we are talking two different things...

Sorry we are talking two different things here-one is freeing up an old engine gummed up with hardened oil and old fuel residue-starting such an engine is entirely a different matter. Focus on...
Forum: Everything Diesel
04-30-2022, 06:48 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

There shouldn't be...ED prided themselves on...

There shouldn't be...ED prided themselves on finely machined metal to metal joints....that being said with a lot of the older ones-MkIIs, Comp Spls, and the 3 46-I reckon gaskets are not a bad...
Forum: Everything Diesel
04-29-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

Acetone is not a particularly good choice for...

Acetone is not a particularly good choice for cleaning in any case-it usually (in commercial grades at least) contains quite a lot of water. The best approach to cleaning old dirty or gummed up...
Forum: Everything Diesel
07-11-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

Err-the Hunter doesn't have a tank....you just...

Err-the Hunter doesn't have a tank....you just used the appropriate sized tank for the type of model you were flying, just like most modern motors.The Hunter was also known as the ED 'Mk4'.......
Forum: Everything Diesel
07-11-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,293
Posted By ffkiwi

Both are good engines-for their era-and purpose....

Both are good engines-for their era-and purpose. What do you propose to do with them? They won't be setting any new records in C/L speed...! These days the only practical use for them is in vintage...
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