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I'm sure this has been addressed already, but I have nowhere NEAR the stamina to look through 693 pages of this thread. Wow! What a thread!
No stranger to Saitos: I've got several planes with 'em. But I recently bought an old B-17 with four sweet-running .65's which are ideal powerplants for its size.
Problem is the mufflers have suffered some abuse over the years; unsuccessfully? tapped for smoke, covered by JB Weld, now falling off, etc. They attach to the cylinder head with a nut/flange which I have not seen before.
Where can I find replacements? If not, what part # of the modern version should I ask for? Horizon is a little vague.
I don't need anything fancy: this is stand-off scale with simple external exhaust routing.
Thanks in advance.
mt
No stranger to Saitos: I've got several planes with 'em. But I recently bought an old B-17 with four sweet-running .65's which are ideal powerplants for its size.
Problem is the mufflers have suffered some abuse over the years; unsuccessfully? tapped for smoke, covered by JB Weld, now falling off, etc. They attach to the cylinder head with a nut/flange which I have not seen before.
Where can I find replacements? If not, what part # of the modern version should I ask for? Horizon is a little vague.
I don't need anything fancy: this is stand-off scale with simple external exhaust routing.
Thanks in advance.
mt
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I have had several Saito engines and currently running a 120 gold night in a BUSA 1/4 Nieuport 28, have never had a twin but am looking at the 90TS for use in a BUSA 1/4 EAA Biplane. This is a small 60" biplane very light, BUSA says it should fly OK, I am hoping the valve covers will stick out the sides of the cowling for a cool look.
What do you think?
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I'm sure this has been addressed already, but I have nowhere NEAR the stamina to look through 693 pages of this thread. Wow! What a thread!
No stranger to Saitos: I've got several planes with 'em. But I recently bought an old B-17 with four sweet-running .65's which are ideal powerplants for its size.
Problem is the mufflers have suffered some abuse over the years; unsuccessfully? tapped for smoke, covered by JB Weld, now falling off, etc. They attach to the cylinder head with a nut/flange which I have not seen before.
Where can I find replacements? If not, what part # of the modern version should I ask for? Horizon is a little vague.
I don't need anything fancy: this is stand-off scale with simple external exhaust routing.
Thanks in advance.
mt
I'm sure this has been addressed already, but I have nowhere NEAR the stamina to look through 693 pages of this thread. Wow! What a thread!
No stranger to Saitos: I've got several planes with 'em. But I recently bought an old B-17 with four sweet-running .65's which are ideal powerplants for its size.
Problem is the mufflers have suffered some abuse over the years; unsuccessfully? tapped for smoke, covered by JB Weld, now falling off, etc. They attach to the cylinder head with a nut/flange which I have not seen before.
Where can I find replacements? If not, what part # of the modern version should I ask for? Horizon is a little vague.
I don't need anything fancy: this is stand-off scale with simple external exhaust routing.
Thanks in advance.
mt
All I see are regular Saito 65 end fed mufflers from back in the 90's?
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Hello guys:
I'm looking for an engine to pull a 120 pattern plane, I said that the SAITO[sm=cool.gif] 125 will be OK, but my son says that is not enough power and I got to choose the OS 120 AX.
Hello guys:
I'm looking for an engine to pull a 120 pattern plane, I said that the SAITO[sm=cool.gif] 125 will be OK, but my son says that is not enough power and I got to choose the OS 120 AX.
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I have a 91 in a MOJO 60, a 30 in an eaglet, an 82 in a GP CAP 580, a 100 I just bought for an AW edge 540 and an 82 looking lonely in my bench drawer waiting for a home. Do I qualify?
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I have a 91 in a MOJO 60, a 30 in an eaglet, an 82 in a GP CAP 580, a 100 I just bought for an AW edge 540 and an 82 looking lonely in my bench drawer waiting for a home. Do I qualify?
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I have almost every part number for almost every saito right here on my pc, let me know what part you need and i will give you the correct number
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wow! i use an apc 15x12 on my saito 125 which is mounted in my 90's kyosho G-trick pattern plane, it has great pull and dosent seem to labor the engine at all, the saito 125 is a power house, so is the 180
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i haven't seen those mufflers in a few 100 years, i cant remember right but i think they where made by the home user using the falling 2 parts - http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...#quickOverview and - http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...odID=SAI90R373 , I think guys used to solder them together, i had 2 saitos with those old mufflers on them too, i simply ordered the new style mufflers and they work fine for mine, one was a saito 80 and a saito 40, but i will still go thruogh my parts list and see if i can find those same mufflers
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here are the two parts that came originally for the saito 65 > http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=SAI6574B and -> http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=SAI8075A i might have those 2 old pipes like you have, i will try to find them unless i threw them away
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I have the Saito82 muffler that keeps coming loose. I have been given several suggestions on keeping it tight and have tried most of them to no avail. I am now going to try the Turbo Header from RC specialties, but would like to replace the fiber motor mount with an all metal one. Does any one know where I can purchase a metal mount that will fit the Saito 82?
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The engine mount that comes with the hangar 9 piper Pawnee was made specifically for the saito 82, its all aluminum too, you can find it here -> http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...prodDetailTabs the reason i say that is the only 4 stroke that would fit in that no adjustable mount is the saito 82, which is the engine recommended for that plane
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The engine mount that comes with the hangar 9 piper Pawnee was made specifically for the saito 82, its all aluminum too, you can find it here -> http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...prodDetailTabs the reason i say that is the only 4 stroke that would fit in that no adjustable mount is the saito 82, which is the engine recommended for that plane
The engine mount that comes with the hangar 9 piper Pawnee was made specifically for the saito 82, its all aluminum too, you can find it here -> http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...prodDetailTabs the reason i say that is the only 4 stroke that would fit in that no adjustable mount is the saito 82, which is the engine recommended for that plane
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I just called Horizon, they tell me this mount(for the Pawnee) will fit the sato82, but the distance from the firewall to the drive washer is 4 5/8 inches on the Pawnee. This is going on a Hanger 9 Showtime 50, it is 4 7/8 inches to the drive washer, short by 1/4 inch. You see any problem shiming the back of the mount with 1/4 inch aluminum plate. I am trying to replace the fiber mount that came with the Showtime with aluminum. I have a muffler problem, it keeps coming loose, everyone is telling me to use a metal mount to cut down on vibration. I have just ordered a Turboheader from R C Specialties to replace the muffler.
I just called Horizon, they tell me this mount(for the Pawnee) will fit the sato82, but the distance from the firewall to the drive washer is 4 5/8 inches on the Pawnee. This is going on a Hanger 9 Showtime 50, it is 4 7/8 inches to the drive washer, short by 1/4 inch. You see any problem shiming the back of the mount with 1/4 inch aluminum plate. I am trying to replace the fiber mount that came with the Showtime with aluminum. I have a muffler problem, it keeps coming loose, everyone is telling me to use a metal mount to cut down on vibration. I have just ordered a Turboheader from R C Specialties to replace the muffler.
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http://www.pspmfg.com/Washers.html
Check out these guys, I first used them to keep my K&B 1.00 muffler/mount from cooking the firewall on an early BTE Flyin King. Turns out they are handy for lots of things.
Check out these guys, I first used them to keep my K&B 1.00 muffler/mount from cooking the firewall on an early BTE Flyin King. Turns out they are handy for lots of things.
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I use teflon tape on all the muffler threads. Then before flying, start the engine up and let it get hot and then re-tighten the muffler. Should be good to go. Also ACE hardware stores have a tube of pipe joint compound with TFE (teflon) in it that works well.
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I have tried the teflon tape. Ran 2 tanks of fuel through it not problem, then took it to the field the next day and it ran about one minute before coming off.
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Have you thought about using some JB Weld? Not enough to be permanent, but enough to keep the nut from backing out? How about safety wiring the nut?
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I have used JB weld, it comes loose as soon as it heats up. I have used blue thread lock and then red thread lock still comes loose. What I cannot understand is that I once had a 100 Saito which ewas noted for excessive viberation due to the longer stroke, had a small problem with it until I used blue thread lock. When I used the red thread lock the lock nut was still tight, I had a hard time getting it off, had to work it back and forth forever, before it finally backed off. The best thing I have tried so far has been the teflon tape, it held longer than any thing I have tried. I think now it probably is the motor mount I have noticed I can flex the mount when I put presure on the motor. Anyway I have ordered an aluminum motor mount that will fit with a little adaption. I cannot find an aluminum mount for the Saito at this time. I think they are suppose to be available mid August from Horizon.