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Forum: Glow Engines
05-29-2016, 06:35 AM
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Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

I assume the are glow style plugs. All glow...

I assume the are glow style plugs. All glow plugs run at 1.2-1.5 volts. They also require in the neighborhood of 1.5 amps each so you need a pretty healthy battery.
Forum: Glow Engines
05-25-2016, 06:51 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Nice. Thats a good find.

Nice. Thats a good find.
Forum: Glow Engines
04-21-2016, 02:29 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

ARO crankcase lube instructions:cool:

ARO crankcase lube instructions:cool:
Forum: Glow Engines
04-20-2016, 05:19 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Not in the sense of goes "bad". If you kept it...

Not in the sense of goes "bad". If you kept it sealed up well then it should be fine. I have burned 20 year old fuel cans that were well sealed but I did mix it with fresh to insure quality.
...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-21-2016, 03:59 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Technically it should work just fine. To move up...

Technically it should work just fine. To move up to a three blade you need to bump one catagory or the other down one step, so, moving from a 22 to a 20 should do it.

Let the real world...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-18-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Very, very nice!

Very, very nice!
Forum: Glow Engines
02-12-2016, 09:46 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Yes......and you just answered your own "why are...

Yes......and you just answered your own "why are males on the plane" question.

Remember....1.5v is all you need......but lotsa amps.
Forum: Glow Engines
11-01-2015, 04:56 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Engines and Motors......4-Stroke...

Engines and Motors......4-Stroke Glow.......Radial


Also give us a little advanced warning here
Forum: Glow Engines
03-07-2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

If your going to hit your motor with an electric...

If your going to hit your motor with an electric starter ALWAYS "burp" the motor by rotating backwards by hand. This will open the exhaust valve and allow the bottom cylinders to rid themselves of...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-04-2015, 07:55 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Yep....all is well (castor;) )

Yep....all is well (castor;) )
Forum: Glow Engines
01-02-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

How long has it been since it last ran? What...

How long has it been since it last ran?

What formula of fuel ran through it?
Forum: Glow Engines
10-04-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

wow...so sorry Tom.

wow...so sorry Tom.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-08-2014, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Sounds like we have a problem......and will need...

Sounds like we have a problem......and will need some input from the others.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-08-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

With all information it sounds like its hitting a...

With all information it sounds like its hitting a lean spot to me (or maybe lean overall) but I will let one of the other guys chime in.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-08-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Remember to prop by hand in reverse rotation. ...

Remember to prop by hand in reverse rotation. This will open the exhaust valve first and let the (excess) oil out.

Refer to videos of B-17's before start up :) (been there done that)

...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-24-2014, 03:57 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Good call....How do you check for that IE:what...

Good call....How do you check for that IE:what would the symptoms be of a lean midrange on the ground?
Forum: Glow Engines
06-06-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Well....I didnt catch that so it seems I...

Well....I didnt catch that so it seems I mis-spoke also:D


10% of 128 is 12.8.......13 off of 128 is 115......so 10 % oil will be 13 ozs of oil in 115 ozs of methanol.
Forum: Glow Engines
06-04-2014, 02:59 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Drag racers do Nitro.... 0% nitro wont hurt...

Drag racers do Nitro....

0% nitro wont hurt but I cant comment on it....never done that.

Your math is way off. 10% of 120 is 12.......12 off of 120 is 108......so 10 % oil will be 12 ozs of...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-02-2014, 05:17 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Very true!!! You also get the advantages of any...

Very true!!! You also get the advantages of any of those nice additives they may have put in.
Forum: Glow Engines
06-01-2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

To keep it simple......Yes;) Percentage...

To keep it simple......Yes;)

Percentage relates to any given amount soooo........

Of the 100% of the given amount (be it one quart, one gallon or one hundred gallons) the breakdown is as...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-08-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Yea...I have a lot of background in fighting...

Yea...I have a lot of background in fighting adhesive:rolleyes:

Anything stronger than a general solvent will start to melt the paint itself.....ouch.

I used 6inch silicone tape, but this is a...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-06-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Most small airports have at least 100LL. ...

Most small airports have at least 100LL. Slightly larger ones still have 110LL.


(sorry Im a month behind)
Forum: Glow Engines
01-04-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Yea....thats a bit disturbing for me. Just have...

Yea....thats a bit disturbing for me. Just have to keep a close eye on mine.
Forum: Glow Engines
12-23-2013, 05:39 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

Sorry to say, no. Unfortunantly I think too much...

Sorry to say, no. Unfortunantly I think too much time lapsed between masking and removal. I used to own a powdercoating shop and this was a common problem. We usually used WD40 but you reffered to...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-04-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,735
Posted By Dad_Roman

RE: UMS Evolution Radial Care and Operation

Magnificent isnt it?;)

I did 10 days in one in 97'. Got 2hrs and 15 min stick time and ended my tour in Oshkosh on opening day.
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