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Forum: Gas Engines
01-18-2018, 05:42 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

I have the Hanger 9 with this engine. It fits but...

I have the Hanger 9 with this engine. It fits but just. Use the KELEO engine box (I think now at CH Ignitions). Super easy to install.
I am unfortunately on my third Cowl. The first one fit...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-31-2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

I am using a 6.6 volt life battery from...

I am using a 6.6 volt life battery from Electrodynamics. The manual indicates 6 to 12 volts so figured it would be OK.
I have no idea how the ignition module works. Does it regulate the voltage...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-31-2017, 03:59 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

I have engine in the Hanger 9 Corsair. After my...

I have engine in the Hanger 9 Corsair. After my initial problem with it it now seems to run fine.
I have telemetry on it and it is turning about 6,000 rpms with a 24/10 prop.
I do have keleo ring...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-25-2017, 06:21 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

Thanks All! I am using a 24x12 Xoar prop. I...

Thanks All!
I am using a 24x12 Xoar prop.
I did check the CHT at full throttle and all were running 175-185. I have no idea if that ok or not but did not seem too hot.
I did not check them at mid...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-23-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

I finally put the maiden on my Corsair! ...

I finally put the maiden on my Corsair!
https://youtu.be/UNOXqhAGLT4
You can hear the engine is rough on take off, and on the second circuit I throttle back half and it smooths out.
After the...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-25-2017, 01:25 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

That is a good question. After three tanks I do...

That is a good question. After three tanks I do notice a bit of discoloration in the tank. The first two tanks were very rich.
Not sure if good, bad or??
Forum: Gas Engines
03-11-2017, 03:42 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

Ran another tank through mine this one mostly...

Ran another tank through mine this one mostly around half throttle and above. All cylinders were around 180 most of the time and i was using a 24x12 2 blade prop.
The rpm at half throttle was about...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-05-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

I was able to get the second break-in run on my...

I was able to get the second break-in run on my engine again today.
I had the plane in the cradle upside down and could rotate it so that the one cylinder was high.
rotated it every couple of...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-28-2017, 04:25 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

I have the engine mounted in the plane but I...

I have the engine mounted in the plane but I think I can set the plan in my stand and run it upside down, and even rotate it a bit.
I will test it out and see if that will work comfortably.
Forum: Gas Engines
02-27-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

No they sent it back and I took the picture. ...

No they sent it back and I took the picture.
Kevin
Forum: Gas Engines
02-27-2017, 08:08 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

Here is the pic of the Master Rod...

Here is the pic of the Master Rod failure.http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2203134
Forum: Gas Engines
02-26-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

I got my engine back from Horizon. Here is a...

I got my engine back from Horizon. Here is a picture of the master rod.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2203043

I remounted the engine and ran it per the video...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-21-2017, 06:27 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

Just heard back from Horizon sounds like the...

Just heard back from Horizon sounds like the master rod broke and did some other damage. They replaced a couple pistons and a linknrod. Also the timing pin broke.
I sent it in on Monday last week...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-13-2017, 02:09 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

That video would have been nice. The manual said...

That video would have been nice. The manual said to open the throttle to over half, so I went to 3/4
I had the wench in hand to make the adjustments.
Next time I will be ready!
Kevin
Forum: Gas Engines
02-13-2017, 05:47 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

I am using LawnBoy with the green label. I had...

I am using LawnBoy with the green label. I had read somewhere on here the Lawnboy was good stuff?
I have run the same fuel in an FG60-r3 without any issues.
After much reading about the 83 I was...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-12-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

I took the covers off an nothing noticeable. But...

I took the covers off an nothing noticeable. But a shake of the engine and something is rolling around inside.
The engine will turn over and feels smooth until it reaches a certain point then it...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-12-2017, 05:04 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

Well Crap!! Started my engine yesterday for the...

Well Crap!!
Started my engine yesterday for the first time.
Used 15:1 ethanol free fuel. and a 24x12 prop.
Primed it and after about 5 tries with the electric starter she fired off.
Let her run...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-07-2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 640
Views: 252,963
Posted By kevarc

My local hobby shop called and my engine is in. ...

My local hobby shop called and my engine is in. I will be putting it in the Hanger 9 Corsair with the Keleo exhaust ring.
This will only be the second gas engine I have owned, and my first a DLE61...
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