the Wasp

My Feedback: (1)

yes, that was it, I didn't recognizes that because I had my mind on the fact that I would have to cut 2 holes in my ShoeString's "new" Cowl to fit both the Head and Carb of my new K&B 100, and I do not want to do that,

Jim

Rudolph Hart

How's the fa115 going in the cub? we changed to metric way back but it took me years to imagine what distance kilometres was compared to miles when i was giving someone directions.Metric is so simple compared to what we learnt at school af/bsf etc etc plus you still drive on the wrong side of the road

A couple of years ago i wanted a right angle crankcase breather nipple for my fg57,had the standard nipple measured and pretty sure the fitter said it was 5x.6mm thread.That's when i shoved a right angle barbed retic fitting in there,works fine and does'nt leak.

Jim go ahead and kick yourself on me you can use other fittings close to that size that have a more commonly available thread...does'nt have to be a saito crankcase breather nipple.

ps give that computer a smack in the head while your at it.

SrTelemaster150

From Horizon's page on the FA-115.

Key Features
Same size case as the .91, but more power than the 1.00
AAC design for lighter weight and increased longevity
Reliable start-ups and easy handling
Perfectly sized right for mid-sized aircraft

Overview
Saito continues its legacy by adding another powerful glow engine to its portfolio. This lightweight 4-stroke engine utilizes a .91-size case so it fits in smaller models, but has more power than the current FA-100. The FA-115 offers a better power-to-weight ratio for modelers interested in glow engine power systems.

Rudolph Hart

Thank you for posting that sr it will be interesting to see what the fa100 and 125 (friendly cough) fans say in support of their opinions

ps okc get the chips and drinks out pard

Cougar429

My Feedback: (3)

Need your help with this one. A friend has an 80 and is looking for the HS needle. I have to admit to difficulty as any search leads me right back to the 82. That needle is common to many different engines.

Hoping someone may have a spare or at least the P/N so I can track one down for him or keep my eyes open at Toledo Friday.

SrTelemaster150

All small/medium Saito singles from FA-50 to FA-125 use the same HSN, part #SAI10085.

SrTelemaster150

You can lead a man to knowledge but you can't make him think.

the Wasp

My Feedback: (1)

FA100.....20.9 oz
FA115 ....23.49 oz

accordingly to Horizon the 100 is 2.59oz lighter than the 115,

wow, 2.59, that much ?, even Super Man could not fly with 2.59oz of kryptonite on his back

FA 125....24.69

Jim Bob

Hobbsy

My Feedback: (102)

Cougar, here is a shot of, from left to right, an early .65, early .80 and an 82 needle. The .80 and the .82 needle are identical as Dan said.

Hobbsy

My Feedback: (102)

Cougar the engine code for the .80 is I and the .80 GK code is J.

Hobbsy

My Feedback: (102)

The Saito 1.15, died young.

SrTelemaster150

But the weight isn't "on his back", it is about as far forward as one can get. How many are placing ballast in the nose of their aircraft to adjust CG?

Better to have more power than add dead weight at the nose to balance a plane with a short nose .

SrTelemaster150

You know what they say;

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the Wasp

My Feedback: (1)

Sr, no biggy, I actually wanted the 115, but the price stopped me, and now knowing that the 125 is too much of a tight fit for my P-40's Cowl, I know I should have bit the bullet and bought one,,,,,, aa, you win/you loose,,

as for my post^, was just wanting to hear that good come-back that I know is coming from OF

Jim

Captcrunch44

acdii

Well, you can hang it on the front of my Mustang.

FlyerInOKC

My Feedback: (6)

I think that is going to go over like one of these.

Captcrunch44

Captcrunch44

acdii

You never know what I might have in my trailer this June.

Captcrunch44

acdii

Weird, browser hung, and double posted.

Rudolph Hart

This custom painted harley xg500 hit the grated spraybooth floor over the weekend (insert your own swear word) after a finishing flowcoat had been applied.Reckon i'll borrow dave's rip tombstone this thing.
THAT! looks zackly like an essential harley engine part i hear they keep the RIP tombstones in the saddle bags.

Jim bob you dang well know superman hates kryptonite...but he'd be faster if he was sitting in my midget mustang powered by the fa115 and the prop tips sound cool when they go supersonic with a boom

Rudolph Hart

I wonder if i could talk the harley xg500 owner in to believing that's my take on distressed artwork.

Hobbsy

My Feedback: (102)

Yes sir, the .82 is fine, I was waiting for a gasket set for the rocker covers. I might get to run it today. I am nearly out of wood so I need to cut up a bunch and split it. The .82 has some fierce compression, the valve lash was too tight and castor/carbon built up on the exhaust valve seating surface so the exhaust had a slow leak. When I put oil in the exhaust port you could see bubbles rise during the compression stroke. I'll get it back to you as soon as possible. If you folks are interested, Back Order stuff seems to be coming to Horizon this month. I have the valves set to the Saito gauge setting. If you want them tighter I can do that but I don't like to.