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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-28-2009, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,660
Posted By ww2birds

RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence

Kram,

I"ve seen the same effect ... if the plug on the cap is too short, or the neck of the tank is too long, there will be no room for a bulge in the rubber plug and it will squeeze the plug...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-23-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,660
Posted By ww2birds

RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence

I did cut my baffles to let extra air flow to the exhaust ... not sure if it matters, just thought it was a good idea... You can see it at the bottom of this pic.

Dave
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-29-2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,660
Posted By ww2birds

RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence

Yes, agreed, it's the dry-sump lubrication that is one very cool feature of the 3W. Hope they release it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-29-2009, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,660
Posted By ww2birds

RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence

G-Pete,

I have about half a dozen 3W engines. They generally run well, and I have continued to purchase them desipte some problems with crankcase leaks, ignition issues, and warped plastic carb...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-29-2009, 08:21 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,660
Posted By ww2birds

RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence

In my many many flights with two 250 radials on two different airplanes, only one time did I have one quit in flight. It is an interesting story...

About half way through a flight the engine...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-29-2009, 07:38 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,660
Posted By ww2birds

RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence

The 3W radial is indeed interesting. It has been on and off their website for 3-4 years now. Whether or not it ever sees the light of day is unknown to me, it would be interesting if someone here had...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-21-2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,660
Posted By ww2birds

RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence

Yes, Mitch .. the very same .. the throttle extended.

Whe mine came loose the results were much more benign!!!

Dave
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-21-2009, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,660
Posted By ww2birds

RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence

Mitch,

I use the factory throttle arm setup with the two nuts, but secured by green locktite .. and a ball link screwed onto the arm (also with locktite ... blue here since you sometimes have to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-20-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,660
Posted By ww2birds

RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence

Oh yes, the microphone plug on the ignition can vibrate loose. So tighten it up and wrap w/tape. I passed that gem along to Scott, but I got it from Mike Barbee! Hope Mike and Brian O'Meara join the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-20-2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,363,660
Posted By ww2birds

RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence

Hi fellow radial addicts, and thanks Scott for launching this.

Here is what I have gleaned after 3 years running two 250's (one on a 3W Bearcat with a 30x18 Menz prop, one on a 1/3 scale B-USA...
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