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Forum: Glow Engines
07-21-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

Could probably make the ring out of 1/8 inch...

Could probably make the ring out of 1/8 inch aluminum?
Forum: Glow Engines
07-15-2015, 05:13 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

Well, that's a "character-building" moment. ...

Well, that's a "character-building" moment. Perhaps you can use the engine for a parts motor?
Forum: Glow Engines
07-15-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

They exist for many carbs. It's a split aluminum...

They exist for many carbs. It's a split aluminum cylinder with holes for the spray bar. For example, Super Tigre calls it a carb adapter ring, p/n 2202201;. $2.49 at Tower...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-02-2015, 07:12 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

Radials don't cool well on the ground. I...

Radials don't cool well on the ground. I wouldn't run it more than 5 minutes between cool downs for the first hour.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-07-2015, 06:03 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

Good point ...

Good point ...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-05-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

Shouldn't take but 5-10 seconds max. Depends on...

Shouldn't take but 5-10 seconds max. Depends on tank height relative to carb, of course, and any restrictions in the line (filters, etc).
Forum: Glow Engines
03-05-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

Fuel coming out the exhaust pipes is a good sign...

Fuel coming out the exhaust pipes is a good sign the cylinders are getting wet. Did you mean 80/20, or 90/10 for the fuel mix?
Forum: Glow Engines
03-02-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

No worries, Bob.

No worries, Bob.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-02-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

Energy isn't everything - the rate at which...

Energy isn't everything - the rate at which you're able to access that energy is power, and usually folks are after power.

Alcohol fuels have lower specific energy content (Btu/lb), but they run...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-15-2015, 06:23 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

I thought Wheelspinmodels...

I thought Wheelspinmodels (http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/c/606/?s=777&x=5&y=14) in the UK carried parts - no? Or is it just a lot of shadow stock that is never really available?
Forum: Glow Engines
12-18-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

Tank height? Raising it will give more fuel...

Tank height? Raising it will give more fuel flow, all other things constant.
Forum: Glow Engines
12-15-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

Code for 10 percent off is RUSHGIFTS14. Good...

Code for 10 percent off is RUSHGIFTS14. Good until the 17th.
Forum: Glow Engines
12-14-2014, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

Sent you a PM, Speedy.

Sent you a PM, Speedy.
Forum: Glow Engines
12-13-2014, 06:10 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

Glad you came to that conclusion, Speedy. Hate...

Glad you came to that conclusion, Speedy. Hate to see you take a chance on them!
Forum: Glow Engines
12-10-2014, 06:27 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

That's right, Gary.

That's right, Gary.
Forum: Glow Engines
12-09-2014, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

There was a fellow a few years back that had...

There was a fellow a few years back that had ordered all kings of stuff, something like a $13,000 order, and he had many conversations with the "company", even mentioned several individuals with whom...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-09-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

There was a website like this a few years back. ...

There was a website like this a few years back. Key is the payment terms, ie non-recourse payment. They don't have any stock - they'll just take your money, and good luck trying to get it back. ...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-08-2014, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

Sure does - thanks, Gary! For some reason I...

Sure does - thanks, Gary! For some reason I couldn't find it this afternoon ...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-08-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

Anybody have a collector ring for a 999?

Anybody have a collector ring for a 999?
Forum: Glow Engines
11-09-2014, 05:23 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

Something to consider is the "load factor". ...

Something to consider is the "load factor". That's diameter x pitch x # of blades - D x P x N. For example, a 22x10 three-bladed prop has a load factor of 3,513,840, whereas a 23x10 two-bladed prop...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-09-2014, 05:05 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

I find a lower pitch works better, but then I'm...

I find a lower pitch works better, but then I'm flying draggy aircraft from a smallish (300') field. 23x8 on a 770 in a Gee Bee Y, and 26x8 on a 990 in a Giant Telemaster. I have put a 24x12 on the...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-03-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

And a 24 oz tank is plenty once it's broken in ...

And a 24 oz tank is plenty once it's broken in ...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-13-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

[QUOTE=Pull Up Now!;11898938]I One of the...

[QUOTE=Pull Up Now!;11898938]I One of the reasons race cars use it is because it's safer in an accident. I could be wrong, as I'm not an expert ...

Gasoline was used at the Indianapolis 500...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-13-2014, 06:05 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

i've always wondered about that. Given the same...

i've always wondered about that. Given the same displacement (say 70cc) and cycle (say four-stroke), wouldn't you get the same power? Yes, methanol has stoichiometric ratio of about 4 with air, vs...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-08-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,751
Posted By redball8

Not sure about old fuel - it doesn't really...

Not sure about old fuel - it doesn't really spoil. Perhaps tank position is too low? And wonder what prop you're using?
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