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ORIGINAL: 1rcaddict
Ihave a Saito FA-82 with about three hour on it and it is blowing blackened fuel/oil from somewhere other than the breather or muffler. It is running great but making a huge mess
and starting to worry me. I have other Saitos and have never seen this before. Help!!!
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Ihave a Saito FA-82 with about three hour on it and it is blowing blackened fuel/oil from somewhere other than the breather or muffler. It is running great but making a huge mess
and starting to worry me. I have other Saitos and have never seen this before. Help!!!
Thanks
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I had a similar situation only with a 2 stroke glow engine. I discovered that one of the allen screws holding the muffler had loosened enough to cause a break in the seal of the muffler to the cyclinder head. You may have some loose bolts on your engine that is not noticable but allowing this problem to develop.
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ORIGINAL: We3R/C
Terry 5, Have you done Funtana 100x with a Saito 180? I am about to Build one and any tips on installing this beast would be appreciated! Thanks,Mike
Terry 5, Have you done Funtana 100x with a Saito 180? I am about to Build one and any tips on installing this beast would be appreciated! Thanks,Mike
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Can anyone tell me the proper setting for the low speed needle valve on the Saito .72? Mine is out of whack and I'd like to start over again.
Also -- the high speed needle has gotten very sensitive and now peaks at less than one turn open (was 2+ when new). Any ideas on what is going on?
Thanks,
Bob
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Also -- the high speed needle has gotten very sensitive and now peaks at less than one turn open (was 2+ when new). Any ideas on what is going on?
Thanks,
Bob
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Bob, the needles effect each other, since the HS needle has a fixed seat and the LS needle is constanly changing position as you move the throttle the HS needle needs to be set first. Richen the LS needle to about even with the end of the throttle barrel if metal throttle arm, if plastic richen to about 1/16th inch inside the plastic arm. Peak the HS needle and leave it there for now. Begin leaning the LS needle 1/8th turn at a time checking the idle and transtion after every other change. Keep reducing the throttle setting as the idle increases from the improved mixture. At some point the engine will hesitate as you gently open the throttle, richen it 1/8th turn from there, richen HS needle to reduce peak rpm by about 200 to 300 rpm and re-test idle and transition, it should be spot on.
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I recommend that you use loctite or similar adhesive on these bolts. Whenever I buy a new engine, I remove the bolts and use it to prevent the bolts from loosening. Be careful how much you use and where you put it. Also, use the blue color loctite because its seal is the the easiest to break if you need to remove the bolt.
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Any ideas on the best blend of fuel to use in a Saito 91.
All opinions welcome.
Just run my Saito up for the first time and 'wow'!
What a sound.
All opinions welcome.
Just run my Saito up for the first time and 'wow'!
What a sound.
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Any ideas on the best blend of fuel to use in a Saito 91.
All opinions welcome.
Just run my Saito up for the first time and 'wow'!
What a sound.
Any ideas on the best blend of fuel to use in a Saito 91.
All opinions welcome.
Just run my Saito up for the first time and 'wow'!
What a sound.
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I use 10% nitro on all my 4st engines.
Been using synthetic oil only but have heard that 5% castor could be benificial.
Alot of people are using 15% nitro. Is that for top end power or to give a better idle?
Been using synthetic oil only but have heard that 5% castor could be benificial.
Alot of people are using 15% nitro. Is that for top end power or to give a better idle?
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would there be much benefit in going from 10% to 15% nitro.
Ive heard a few people mentioning that Saito'sreally like nitro.
Ive heard a few people mentioning that Saito'sreally like nitro.
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I found all the engine mounting bolts loose, I tightened them up and will run it tommorow night and see if I still have a problem.
Thanks
I found all the engine mounting bolts loose, I tightened them up and will run it tommorow night and see if I still have a problem.
Thanks
Ed
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You will probably be happy with 10% nitro. Saitos run well on that. You may notice that yours will run smoother on 15%, but the cost is probably more than what it's worth. As you know, nitro is cheap over here. I happen to always run 15% because that is the most common percentage in this area. Maybe try a jug of 15% and see what you think.
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I understand that 30% heli is also good. I hear it gives more power and the additional oil give off a nice stream. I bought a gallon to try in my new Saito 1.00. I otherwise use Powermaster 20/20
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I have the nylok nuts on the bottom just as you do, I just hadn't checked them since I installed the motor. I'll be keeping an eye on them from now on.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Ok Saito Guys, I need some help. I have a couple of Saito 82 engines and I just finished a H9 40 Size Twist with one of them on the front. I wanted this plane to help learn a little 3-D stuff but with the 13X7 APC prop I have been using before on my 82's it is just too fast. I was told to try a 4W APC prop but I am not sure of what size I need. I was wondering if anyone here was flying a Saito 82a with an APC wide prop and if so what diameter? WITHOUT TRYING TO VERIFY, the 15X4W would seem about right in my mind but untried advise has said 14X4W or either 16X4W and never mentioned the 15X4W. Which is why I was wondering................ WHAT DO YOU USE?
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I've added another Saito to the hangar - this time it's a used 1.80.
Can't wait to fire it up!
This makes seven Saitos for me.....
and counting!!
I KNOW I won't ever catch up to some of the guys on this board, but I AM trying! [sm=lol.gif][sm=wink_smile.gif]
Can't wait to fire it up!
This makes seven Saitos for me.....
and counting!!
I KNOW I won't ever catch up to some of the guys on this board, but I AM trying! [sm=lol.gif][sm=wink_smile.gif]