Fuji BT43EI good as a first gas engine?
11-07-2006, 03:50 AM
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RE: Fuji BT43EI good as a first gas engine?
Hey thank's for your advice/information.
How do you know that kalispera=good afternoon?
Are you from Greece and you live in USA?
Also,
i know it's a bit difficult for you,but do you have a video of the BT43EI running?
How do you know that kalispera=good afternoon?
Are you from Greece and you live in USA?
Also,
i know it's a bit difficult for you,but do you have a video of the BT43EI running?
11-08-2006, 02:15 AM
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RE: Fuji BT43EI good as a first gas engine?
Kosta,
I am an American of Greek decent. Born in the U.S.A. of Greek immigrant parents. I speak and read the language and visit Greece to see my relatives every couple of years. I am very surprised by the number of Hellenes that aeromodel in Greece. I imagine it is not an inexpensive hobby for you.
I don't have a movie of the Fuji, however, I have attached a link to a review of the GP Aeromaster bipe that uses the Fuji 43. It's a good review of both airplane and the Fuji and includes installation photos and a video of the Fuji powering the Aeromaster.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=566313
Andio,
Antonis
I am an American of Greek decent. Born in the U.S.A. of Greek immigrant parents. I speak and read the language and visit Greece to see my relatives every couple of years. I am very surprised by the number of Hellenes that aeromodel in Greece. I imagine it is not an inexpensive hobby for you.
I don't have a movie of the Fuji, however, I have attached a link to a review of the GP Aeromaster bipe that uses the Fuji 43. It's a good review of both airplane and the Fuji and includes installation photos and a video of the Fuji powering the Aeromaster.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=566313
Andio,
Antonis
11-08-2006, 07:59 AM
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Boy,
thank you.
Aeromodelling in Greece is expensive.
That's why many Greek friends-aeromodellers buy from USA etc etc.
How do you mix the gasoline with the oil?
Ante kalo apogevma file.
Kostas
Athens/Greece
thank you.
Aeromodelling in Greece is expensive.
That's why many Greek friends-aeromodellers buy from USA etc etc.
How do you mix the gasoline with the oil?
Ante kalo apogevma file.
Kostas
Athens/Greece
11-09-2006, 08:50 AM
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RE: Fuji BT43EI good as a first gas engine?
I'm with Ralph.. I find this "VERY" tiring and decided I "DON"T" want any Brillelli motors.. My 2 cents.. Brian
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Hi
Normally it's easiest to pour in the oil and just fill it up with gas. It's just like making the gas for a boat, lawn mower, or chainsaw.
As far as the engine choice.. well that directly relates to the type of flying you wish to do. Personally for similar money, lighter engine, and more power I would put a Brillelli 46 in it. http://brillelli.com/brillelli_engines_009.htm
I think will be happier as your flying develops and you need more power.
Just my 2 cents.
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Normally it's easiest to pour in the oil and just fill it up with gas. It's just like making the gas for a boat, lawn mower, or chainsaw.
As far as the engine choice.. well that directly relates to the type of flying you wish to do. Personally for similar money, lighter engine, and more power I would put a Brillelli 46 in it. http://brillelli.com/brillelli_engines_009.htm
I think will be happier as your flying develops and you need more power.
Just my 2 cents.
11-09-2006, 09:23 AM
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RE: Fuji BT43EI good as a first gas engine?
That's great Brian...
If you ever start a thread asking for engine advice of this nature I will be sure not to give you any. Until then I didn't ask you for your opinion and this thread is not about you. [:-]
However you if you don't think my solution is better then you should really give your head a shake. Cheaper, better quality and lighter? Shoot me for trying to help.
I don't know how such a fun hobby attracts so many people with poor attitudes.
If you ever start a thread asking for engine advice of this nature I will be sure not to give you any. Until then I didn't ask you for your opinion and this thread is not about you. [:-]
However you if you don't think my solution is better then you should really give your head a shake. Cheaper, better quality and lighter? Shoot me for trying to help.
I don't know how such a fun hobby attracts so many people with poor attitudes.
11-09-2006, 11:46 AM
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Judging by the "logic" you are using to dismiss our engines, I woulkd have to think there is NO engine you would buy. The reason being, ther is no engine sold that some customer of the company did not suggest. If facr there are 1000's of people suggesting DA-50's to people. SO I guess no DA for you correct? Also you for sure would not buy an engine from Ralph, the KING of SELF PROMOTION. There is just no way you could using your "logic". If one of our customers suggests an engine on a form big deal. Everyone does it all the time. You will NOT find me sticking my nose in every form out there trying to market my engines. That is the difference between myself and another person on RCU.
So in summery, if you would not buy a Brillelli, great. I can't keep up the way it is.
Normally I would not say a word, but you took a direct shot at me, so I felt I needed to defend mysef.
So in summery, if you would not buy a Brillelli, great. I can't keep up the way it is.
Normally I would not say a word, but you took a direct shot at me, so I felt I needed to defend mysef.
11-09-2006, 12:14 PM
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RE: Fuji BT43EI good as a first gas engine?
You guys crack me up.. It is your way or no way right? The guy ask about Fuji engines for heaven sakes.. I really think you need to wake up to the fact that some folks don't care for you running up and down these boards promoting only your product.. I think it is pretty eveident, even though you can't see it.. Brian
It is your way or no way right? The guy ask about Fuji engines for heaven sakes.. I really think you need to wake up to the fact that some folks don't care for you running up and down these boards promoting only your product.. I think it is pretty eveident, even though you can't see it.. Brian
11-09-2006, 12:18 PM
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RE: Fuji BT43EI good as a first gas engine?
I never said one word to you.. ??? Take a couple asprins and lay down a while and you'll get up feeling much better.. .. Brian
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Normally I would not say a word, but you took a direct shot at me, so I felt I needed to defend mysef.
Normally I would not say a word, but you took a direct shot at me, so I felt I needed to defend mysef.
11-09-2006, 12:25 PM
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RE: Fuji BT43EI good as a first gas engine?
Maybe you have Brillelli confused with Ralph. The 46 is not their only product.. they have a 26, a 40, a 46, a 60, and soon a twin 120.
You are correct he did ask about a fuji and I gave him a lighter, cheaper, option. You are entitled to you opion of course.. but I really don't see how suggesting a better option that saves money is so wrong.
Also you might want to get your facts straight.. I am one modler helping another.. I dont work for Brillelli I am just a happy customer. There are 100s who recommend DA, 100s that recommend Taurus etc etc.
It's a newer engine on the market and of course like any new product this hobby eats it up.. much like a new plane on the market. So why you are getting so bent out of shape when you see some happy customers recommending a product is beyond me. Not only is it not helpful to others.. it's just doesnt make sense.
Not only did you jump in the middle of a thread way late after I even brought up Brillelli your comment was completely off topic. It's Tiring? My gawd you side with a guy who posts his prices left, right, and center, constantly and makes wild claims that his product and customer service is "the best period". Its a Zenoah engine with a CH ign and a bit of machine work period.
You are correct he did ask about a fuji and I gave him a lighter, cheaper, option. You are entitled to you opion of course.. but I really don't see how suggesting a better option that saves money is so wrong.
Also you might want to get your facts straight.. I am one modler helping another.. I dont work for Brillelli I am just a happy customer. There are 100s who recommend DA, 100s that recommend Taurus etc etc.
It's a newer engine on the market and of course like any new product this hobby eats it up.. much like a new plane on the market. So why you are getting so bent out of shape when you see some happy customers recommending a product is beyond me. Not only is it not helpful to others.. it's just doesnt make sense.
Not only did you jump in the middle of a thread way late after I even brought up Brillelli your comment was completely off topic. It's Tiring? My gawd you side with a guy who posts his prices left, right, and center, constantly and makes wild claims that his product and customer service is "the best period". Its a Zenoah engine with a CH ign and a bit of machine work period.
11-09-2006, 12:29 PM
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RE: Fuji BT43EI good as a first gas engine?
OK Brian,
You did take a poke at me. sinergy has nothing to do with Brillelli. He is a customer only. I have NEVER run up and down the forms promoting my product. You have me confused with another person we know on RCU. The only time I talk about our engines is when asked, period.
Get your facts strait.
Scott
You did take a poke at me. sinergy has nothing to do with Brillelli. He is a customer only. I have NEVER run up and down the forms promoting my product. You have me confused with another person we know on RCU. The only time I talk about our engines is when asked, period.
Get your facts strait.
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11-09-2006, 12:43 PM
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Poco242,
I'm not sure Brian meant his comments to belittle your engines but, perhaps, more tired of people taking a thread immediately off topic.
My annoyance with this thread, and many others, is where a person is asking for feedback about a specific product but immediately gets someone's pet product shoved in their face, and in many cases deride the original person's choice.
There is nothing wrong with being an enthusiastic and satisfied customer but replyers should give it a rest when someone asks about a specific product.
Most modelers spending time on the web are pretty knowledgable about what is available so their questions usually surround a product. And once he obtains the specific info he may change his mind or firm his decision.
Kostas1 wanted information about the Fuji43EI on this specific ARF. If one reads back through this thread there are a number of appropriate replys to his question. Sinergy's attempt to be "helpful" is honorable but off topic just like most of the posts, including this one.
The rest of the Brillelli, Zenoah, DA posters need to shut up and let the Fuji owners get this thread back on topic.
I'm not sure Brian meant his comments to belittle your engines but, perhaps, more tired of people taking a thread immediately off topic.
My annoyance with this thread, and many others, is where a person is asking for feedback about a specific product but immediately gets someone's pet product shoved in their face, and in many cases deride the original person's choice.
There is nothing wrong with being an enthusiastic and satisfied customer but replyers should give it a rest when someone asks about a specific product.
Most modelers spending time on the web are pretty knowledgable about what is available so their questions usually surround a product. And once he obtains the specific info he may change his mind or firm his decision.
Kostas1 wanted information about the Fuji43EI on this specific ARF. If one reads back through this thread there are a number of appropriate replys to his question. Sinergy's attempt to be "helpful" is honorable but off topic just like most of the posts, including this one.
The rest of the Brillelli, Zenoah, DA posters need to shut up and let the Fuji owners get this thread back on topic.
11-09-2006, 12:57 PM
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RE: Fuji BT43EI good as a first gas engine?
Dick,
You are 100% correct. I just felt I was being blamed for others posts on our product. If it wasn't for that I would have said nothing.
Enough is enough, back to the question at hand. The Fuji BT43EI
You are 100% correct. I just felt I was being blamed for others posts on our product. If it wasn't for that I would have said nothing.
Enough is enough, back to the question at hand. The Fuji BT43EI
11-09-2006, 02:24 PM
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RE: Fuji BT43EI good as a first gas engine?
I think its a pretty decent engine. Its the best Fuji has done yet. Thier biggest weak link from my experience with Fuji engines is thier ignition unit. Its kinda heavy and they need better shielding. Updating the ignition unit to a Bosch shielded resistor cap would be a good move.
(off topic, but must be said)
FYI: Scott @ Brillelli does not pay anyone to say good things about his engines. He also does not ask anyone to do so. Scott gets praise because he makes a great engine and offers awesome customer support! Scott is also the last person to spam his products on the threads like a few others do.
(off topic, but must be said)
FYI: Scott @ Brillelli does not pay anyone to say good things about his engines. He also does not ask anyone to do so. Scott gets praise because he makes a great engine and offers awesome customer support! Scott is also the last person to spam his products on the threads like a few others do.
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RE: Fuji BT43EI good as a first gas engine?
I would just like to point out.. I made a comment once and would have left it alone without a thought.
It wasnt until comments got made that I contuned in the thread. You might actually notice it went back on topic no problems and even pictures were exchanged. Then Brian came in T-boned the thread taking it off track again
Sorry it got off track twice! and glad to see it back on track
It wasnt until comments got made that I contuned in the thread. You might actually notice it went back on topic no problems and even pictures were exchanged. Then Brian came in T-boned the thread taking it off track again
Sorry it got off track twice! and glad to see it back on track
11-09-2006, 03:44 PM
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RE: Fuji BT43EI good as a first gas engine?
I looked at another thread on the 43, and Dick Petiet is doing a review on the 43 now. He said he was getting 7800 I believe on an APC 22x8. That is more than enough to fly that plane very well. Not sure how hard Fuji is to get in Greese, but it sure sounds like it would fly the plane very well. Even 3D well.
11-10-2006, 11:22 AM
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Kosta,
I believe your last question asked how we mix oil with gasoline. I assume you are asking how we mix oil in the correct proportion to gasoline to get the proper mix ratio. For break-in, I typically use a 32:1 mix of gasoline to a petroleum based oil (Lawnboy). I use a 2.5 gallon fuel can and mix 8 oz. (approx. 235 milliliters) of oil to two gallons (approx. 7.5 liters) of gasoline. After break-in, I use 80:1 synthetic oil mix. Using AMSOIL Saber Professional Synthetic Oil, I use 3.2 oz. (approx. 100 milliliters) of oil to the two gallons of gasoline. Some engine manufactures recommend petroleum based break-in oils others do not. For example MVVS recommends Mobil 1 synthetic oil for break-in, and thereafter. Dessert Aircraft, recommends the petroleum based oil for break-in and the synthetic thereafter. What is most important in my opinion is to use a good quality oil. Below is a link to a web site and an oil mix calculator that can provide the proper proportions in both US gallons and EU liters.
http://www.onlineconversion.com/auto...oilmixture.htm
Kalinexta File,
Antonis
I believe your last question asked how we mix oil with gasoline. I assume you are asking how we mix oil in the correct proportion to gasoline to get the proper mix ratio. For break-in, I typically use a 32:1 mix of gasoline to a petroleum based oil (Lawnboy). I use a 2.5 gallon fuel can and mix 8 oz. (approx. 235 milliliters) of oil to two gallons (approx. 7.5 liters) of gasoline. After break-in, I use 80:1 synthetic oil mix. Using AMSOIL Saber Professional Synthetic Oil, I use 3.2 oz. (approx. 100 milliliters) of oil to the two gallons of gasoline. Some engine manufactures recommend petroleum based break-in oils others do not. For example MVVS recommends Mobil 1 synthetic oil for break-in, and thereafter. Dessert Aircraft, recommends the petroleum based oil for break-in and the synthetic thereafter. What is most important in my opinion is to use a good quality oil. Below is a link to a web site and an oil mix calculator that can provide the proper proportions in both US gallons and EU liters.
http://www.onlineconversion.com/auto...oilmixture.htm
Kalinexta File,
Antonis
11-10-2006, 06:53 PM
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Good choice Dick. My buddy had that plane with a US 41. It was a bad combo. Way under powered. We allways teased him that if the real Mustang flew like that, we would have lost the war The 43 will do a far better job.
The 43 will do a far better job.
11-12-2006, 02:45 PM
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RE: Fuji BT43EI good as a first gas engine?
Hi, I have a fuji 43 in a GP Yak. It flies the plane well but not a 3D engine. My muffler got damaged and I replaced it with a bisson. That was the only change I made now I'm having trouble keeping the engine running. Anyone else running this muffler on a Fuji 43? Any tips?
Thanks
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11-12-2006, 03:15 PM
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Did you retune after the muffler change? If the new muffler has less restriction, it will need a little fatter setting on the needles. If it is a little lean, it will not run well. Or if the muffler has more restriction than stock, it may be rich.
Just a thought
Just a thought
11-12-2006, 04:04 PM
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Yeah, I adjusted it some. I had to lean the low and it has a nice idle and transition now but I haven't been able to get the high needle right. That was yesterday evening and it was getting dark so I thought I would check to see if anyone else had this combo. Throttled up it would start to miss and then dead stick!
11-12-2006, 04:18 PM
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RE: Fuji BT43EI good as a first gas engine?
That allmost sounds like a low EI battery. I have had them miss on the top if the battery is low, and the tuning as well. Rich or lean they will do that.
