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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-29-2018, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5,152
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Posted By mick15

Having similar issues John, blue unit, ran ok...

Having similar issues John, blue unit, ran ok then flashing green led goes out when prop flipped then nothing?

m
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-08-2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

If anyone can show me a better combination I...

If anyone can show me a better combination I would be very surprised.

m
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-24-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5,152
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Posted By mick15

i yes that's too much prop for a 215.....if...

i

yes that's too much prop for a 215.....if you want to run 34dia 12 is the recommended pitch.

m
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-08-2016, 04:03 PM
Replies: 5,152
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Posted By mick15

No it's an Ultra Bandit. Well out of date though...

No it's an Ultra Bandit. Well out of date though my current pride is a Jerry Bates 1:4 Sea Fury.

For the 300 you will need a 23mm long socket, I wish you luck getting that undone though!

m
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-08-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

I was waiting for that mitch. lol. Here's how I...

I was waiting for that mitch. lol. Here's how I do it.

On the cam ring you will find a timing pip, this is lined up with the top 4mm front cover bolt hole. I rotate the crank until you can see a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-08-2016, 04:52 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

It's a simple enough job, you will need a 19mm...

It's a simple enough job, you will need a 19mm deep socket. I then use the prop washer as a puller.

m
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-05-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

Bear in mind Mitch the Moki has a pulse generator...

Bear in mind Mitch the Moki has a pulse generator which delivers positive and negative pressures, necessary to gain the full travel of the carb diaphragm.

m
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-05-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

You're describing a system I've been using for...

You're describing a system I've been using for sixteen years, ever since the difficulties I had with an early 215.

I run a Flightworks 100 ( or a turbine pump, of which there are plenty about now)...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-05-2016, 02:29 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

You're right mitch, my 250 the difference was...

You're right mitch, my 250 the difference was more than the recommended valve clearance. I complained to the supplier who denied there was anything wrong!


m

Of course this is the result of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-16-2016, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

A few words to those who are concerned about...

A few words to those who are concerned about loosing a hand or digits. A piston engine has crank angle advantage and disadvantage, when cranking slowly by hand the engine will fire at about 5degrees...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-15-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

Very droll, been using these engines for sixteen...

Very droll, been using these engines for sixteen years, last time I looked I still had all my digits.

m
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-15-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

Yes and that could well be the problem, These...

Yes and that could well be the problem, These engines only fire on the two lower cylinders at hand start speeds, furthermore number three first.

What happens is the No3 plug gets wet and the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-14-2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

Would you care to explain your starting...

Would you care to explain your starting procedure?

m
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-11-2016, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

As previously written elsewhere in this thread, ...

As previously written elsewhere in this thread,

Rotate crank until valves of #1 cylinder are open the same amount (known as rocking) rotate crank 360degrees, the engine is now at TDC firing stroke...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-26-2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

Hi Larry, having been a 215user for more than...

Hi Larry, having been a 215user for more than fifteen years here is my experience.

I recommend a Menz 34x12 for that engine I that model, 32:1 oil mix was recommended but I would limit this to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-17-2015, 04:25 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

The inner one should flash until you rotate the...

The inner one should flash until you rotate the engine, it's sensing which is #1. The light goes out and then flashes when it gets a pulse from the Hall sensor.
Five flashes per revolution.

m
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-17-2015, 12:27 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

Sounds probable to me, I've just re-engine my...

Sounds probable to me, I've just re-engine my SeaFury with a 300 went to test run it yesterday, engine would not start.
First led on solid, second led flashes until prop is turned a couple of revs...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-10-2015, 12:26 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

I agree with regard to the disgraceful parts...

I agree with regard to the disgraceful parts situation. This practice needs to be challenged as I'm sure in law you cannot refuse to supply parts for your product.

m
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-23-2015, 08:27 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

I have been radio modelling since 1969 and I have...

I have been radio modelling since 1969 and I have never run an engine on a test stand...........fit it, run it, tweak it, fly it is my philosophy.

m
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-31-2015, 12:04 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

Hi Scott, nice to hear from you mate. No I've not...

Hi Scott, nice to hear from you mate. No I've not heard of him, then I don't have a 300 so wouldn't need such an adapter.

m
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-29-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

With a pressure gauge. M

With a pressure gauge.

M
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-29-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

I have always used a Flightworks 100 controlled...

I have always used a Flightworks 100 controlled with a rotary knob through a cheap brushed speed controller. The feed to the carb is 4mm Teed with a3mm loop back to the tank. This setup gives you a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-28-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

Not FOUR BAR! FOUR PSI !

Not FOUR BAR! FOUR PSI !
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-28-2015, 03:27 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

As I have indicated elsewhere in this thread, the...

As I have indicated elsewhere in this thread, the pressure delivered to the carb should be no more than 4psi. In fact the system could run reliably at half that value.

m
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-03-2015, 07:59 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,709
Posted By mick15

I recommend you set the pump to deliver no more...

I recommend you set the pump to deliver no more than 4psi. I haven't used your type of pump so can't tell you how to achieve this.
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