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Forum: Glow Engines
04-08-2019, 04:43 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

I am interested in acquiring the 7 cylinder 90...

I am interested in acquiring the 7 cylinder 90 cc. engine. I saw one at the Toledo show at your booth and I was quite impressed. However my experience with the UMS 9-90 was so bad that I wouldn't...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-02-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

I sold my nonstarting 9-99 to a motor tinkerer...

I sold my nonstarting 9-99 to a motor tinkerer after it was returned to me by Horizon. Horizon wanted $500.00 to replace the bearings and $250.00 per cylinder to replace the eight cylinders with no...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-14-2016, 02:56 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

The engine has been sold along with all of its...

The engine has been sold along with all of its accessories to a person who likes to tinker with engines and knows the history of this one. I recovered less than a fifth of what I had invested in...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-12-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

Update on my 9-99 Today the technician at...

Update on my 9-99
Today the technician at Horizon advised mr that my engine needs new bearings. Cost $500.00. He also advises that the engine has low compression which accounts for it not...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-10-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

He uses Cool Power that is all synthetic

He uses Cool Power that is all synthetic
Forum: Glow Engines
09-10-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

Personal observation of a UMS 7-77 in a 43 lb....

Personal observation of a UMS 7-77 in a 43 lb. corsair

Today I watched a 43 lb. Corsair fly with a UMS 7-77 radial engine. It flew beautifully, performing all of the usual aerobatic maneuvers...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-18-2016, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

To all who have been following this thread;...

To all who have been following this thread; regarding shipping costs.

To send a UMS 9-99 to India via UPS from East Aurora ,NY 14052 I was quoted $625. DHL $640
To send the same via US Postal...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-18-2016, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

Tom, Don't be too hasty. Yesterday I contacted...

Tom,
Don't be too hasty. Yesterday I contacted Horizon. Thru a third party, who had returned my call, I was able to communicate with the service tech who takes care of repairing radials. The...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-17-2016, 05:29 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

Tom, I have been told that UPS and DHL maintain...

Tom,
I have been told that UPS and DHL maintain control of a package all the way to its destination. US Mail does not maintain control of a package once it reaches the destination country and it...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-16-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

My 9-99 has had about 3 gallons of fuel run thru...

My 9-99 has had about 3 gallons of fuel run thru it. A good bit of that during break in. I am considering taking the engine apart myself and trying to replace the rings and bearings. A friend...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-16-2016, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

I just got a quote from UPS to send my 9-99 to...

I just got a quote from UPS to send my 9-99 to India. $625 each way with $100 worth of insurance. The shipping costs plus the anticipated cost of parts and labor has just eliminated my enthusiasm...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-15-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

Hi Tom, Your advice has been been...

Hi Tom,

Your advice has been been invaluable. I am in the process of getting the engine ready to ship to India. UMS India responded promptly to my inquiry so I am happy with their ...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-07-2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

UMS rebuild

Chorner,

My 9-99 needs to be rebuilt. It needs new rings and bearings. I received a prompt E-mail response from UMS India and am thinking of sending the engine directly to them. I wasn't very...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-10-2016, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

Tom, I believe that I shall have to take you up...

Tom,
I believe that I shall have to take you up on your offer to test my engine. I tried to start it again after a friend adjusted the valves. No start. Ignition system lights up the plugs. Raw...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-03-2016, 05:13 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

Dear Tom, It is most gracious of you to offer. ...

Dear Tom,
It is most gracious of you to offer. A friend of mine now has the model and is in the process of resetting the valves. All of your posts been extremely helpful in trouble shooting this...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-02-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

IIn regard to my non starting UMS 9-9 9 I...

IIn regard to my non starting UMS 9-9 9

I have determined that the ignition system , including batteries and plugs , is OK. The fuel is OK. The new Pegasus carb was reset to factory manual specs...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-29-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

Thanks Bob, A friend of mine suggested the...

Thanks Bob,

A friend of mine suggested the same thing. Today we eliminated the fuel being a problem. As you can imagine my non starting engine , is a favorite topic of conversation at my...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-28-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

I am still unable to start my 9-99. Today after...

I am still unable to start my 9-99. Today after removing the engine from the model I adjusted the mixture control according to the Pegasus manual. I can blow air thru the carb with the mixture...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-18-2016, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

Maxam, Many thanks for your replies. I am...

Maxam,

Many thanks for your replies.
I am still not able to get the engine to start. I have checked all the plugs the glo system lights them all, although I had to check them individually. My...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-15-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

Hello Maxam, Thanks for your reply. I treid...

Hello Maxam,
Thanks for your reply. I treid what you suggested and got a mild glo response from the plug. I tried another plug from which I got no response.. the plugs are the original which came...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-14-2016, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

I need help, My 9-99 ran very well last year in...

I need help,
My 9-99 ran very well last year in myZiroli 87 inch Stearman. Over the winter I put in a new carb as suggested and adjusted the valves. Now it won't start. Previously it hand started...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-29-2016, 05:32 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

[QUOTE=montt00;12206087]After reading the...

[QUOTE=montt00;12206087]After reading the comments, i have decided to build the Stearman 87 inch from Ziroli.. and alspo trying to build light withpout
Hello Montoo,

I have built the Ziroli 87...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-26-2016, 05:41 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

Maxam, Great looking model. I would like to...

Maxam,

Great looking model. I would like to build one. Are kits available?

John
Forum: Glow Engines
02-09-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

My UMS 9-99 seems to have very little compression...

My UMS 9-99 seems to have very little compression when I turn the prop over. It is very smooth but offers little resistance to turning over. When I put it away last fall I went thru my usual...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-02-2016, 05:16 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By j lauria

UMS replacement carb

Maxam,
Many,many thanks !!! I knew I could count on you to keep me out of trouble.
John
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