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Forum: Glow Engines
05-01-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

evo 7-77 wait until you have to replace rings...

evo 7-77
wait until you have to replace rings in one of these! horizon doesn't sell the parts. india sells the ring as part of a "cylinder assembly" (piston, ring, cylinder, stuff that attaches...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-13-2017, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

looks like I need some parts for this engine. HH...

looks like I need some parts for this engine. HH doesn't sell them and UMS/india seems a long ways/time away...anyone in USA sell the parts? im in certain need of rings and maybe orings...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-28-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

chorner, check you pm's.

chorner, check you pm's.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-23-2016, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

just what kind of temps is it supposed to operate...

just what kind of temps is it supposed to operate at?
Forum: Glow Engines
08-16-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

i am trying to solve a leaky head-cylinder...

i am trying to solve a leaky head-cylinder joint...have removed the head/cylinder assembly from the engine, BUT...
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the head is very tight on the cylinder - i cannot easily get it loose with my...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-14-2016, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

all, ... i have been running-in my 7-77 on a...

all,
... i have been running-in my 7-77 on a stand, nad have just noticed that the #1 cylinder has a leak between the head and cylinder. it is bubbling and leaking oil on the rear facing part where...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-16-2016, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

speaking of glow plugs... . im having a bit...

speaking of glow plugs...
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im having a bit of trouble getting this new 777 running correctly. looking like a couple cylinders are not firing (staying cold, spark plug clean/shiny). SO...i am...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-11-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

lol.... at last and just after I typed a response...

lol.... at last and just after I typed a response to timd. :confused: thx pondus, that manual describes the screw in the photo that timd label "air bleed adjustment" as the LS adjustment. great. this...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-11-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

strange, when I try to 'adjust' the LS screw...

strange, when I try to 'adjust' the LS screw (according to this notated pic) the allen screw was tightened down pretty tight to begin with. when it loosened, it felt immediately very loose as if it...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-09-2016, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

understanding the os carb... . can one of you...

understanding the os carb...
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can one of you guys that understand this kindly explain what these parts are on the OS carb... there are 3 scews (2 slotted and 1 allen) that are uncertain to me.......
Forum: Glow Engines
06-03-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

thx for the warning Adrian! but im a little...

thx for the warning Adrian! but im a little confused (this engine is new to me)....what kind of "grease" - like axle or wheel bearing grease? isn't the cam sitting in the crankcase where the fuel/oil...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-03-2016, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

im about to start this thing up and need some...

im about to start this thing up and need some guidance on tuning the carb...
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I know the HS needle is the big knurled one, but that's all I know. I don't know where the LS needle is or the idle...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-13-2016, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

so, no need to add fuel tank pressure from...

so, no need to add fuel tank pressure from exhaust pipe on 777 with os carb?
Forum: Glow Engines
01-21-2016, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

thx chorner. wow, that's a lot more rpm than I...

thx chorner. wow, that's a lot more rpm than I thought would be good for this engine. the manual says the rpm range is 1000-6000 with 6300 being max. I figured they are probably over-rating it, since...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-20-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

. wouldn't this be bad for break-in? I always...

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wouldn't this be bad for break-in? I always heard it is better to have an oil that is less effective to beak-in, so the parts WOULD wear together?
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btw, what RPM does the 777 like to run at? is...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-19-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

redline is quite expensive - wont the synth's in...

redline is quite expensive - wont the synth's in the mix be sufficient? sea foam...heh heh...just gave me an idea...leave out the sea foam for a few dozen flights, then add it and, vualah, you have a...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-18-2016, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

...I guess I don't have to mention that needing...

...I guess I don't have to mention that needing to enlarge the hole in a prop is not as easy as it sounds. all the reamers I can find only go to 10mm (stock evo 777 shaft size). besides that, there...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-15-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

so the "extender bolt and special washer" screws...

so the "extender bolt and special washer" screws onto the crankshaft and requires that the prop center hole be enlarged?
Forum: Glow Engines
01-13-2016, 10:07 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

my application requires extending the prop by...

my application requires extending the prop by about 15mm but, when I do this, the shaft is too short to secure the nut except for a few threads. certainly cant use the clip-ring. this is holding me...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-25-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

and regarding carbs... . don't know if...

and regarding carbs...
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don't know if anyone has converted to gas on this thread, but it sure does interest me. not sure if there are some valid concerns (like temps). ive seen a couple/few...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-25-2015, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

questions: . fitting this to a...

questions:
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fitting this to a cowl/firewall,...
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considering the Pegasus carb, does this carb require more distance from the firewall (similar to adrain's gas carb)? <-- never mind...im...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-22-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,712
Posted By Pretendpilot

are any of you guys using a prop extension with...

are any of you guys using a prop extension with one of these engines? wondering if it would work ok or if there is advice against it (extending the prop whether by HH/evo extension or any other...
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