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Is this it?
:https://www.ebay.com/itm/DCA1820-For....c100677.m4598
On the Regular Sullivan I used a flat style:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Battery-Ada...72.m2749.l2649
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This is on the Large Sullivan starter. Cut off the projection and use the motor's thru studs to bolt on to the starter tail.
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This is the one used later, on the small Sullivan. Either one works on either starter but I actually like this one a bit better. Both have the USB output as well.
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My long time flying buddy, Tim came up with the graphics layout. Aside from the "YS" and Sig stickers, all done in MonoKote.
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Beautiful low time Saito FA 120 high compression and all moves smoothly - RCU Forums
Saito Buds, here is a 120 FatHead for sale.
Saito Buds, here is a 120 FatHead for sale.
It’s bench run only once and still has all the paperwork.
But what do with it. I need a display case for my engine’s I think.
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Oh boy.
This is so bad I just had to share. Sent to me for repairs, this was bought second hand in a plane. He cleaned it up and ran it on the test tell this happened. Hmmmmm![](https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1500x2000/12cea0d1_9e17_46fd_af12_b6a3d855cf64_ce2a6466914f35b1739895a763ecd5e9efeb9ae8.jpeg)
This is so bad I just had to share. Sent to me for repairs, this was bought second hand in a plane. He cleaned it up and ran it on the test tell this happened. Hmmmmm
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Amazon has a whole slew of adapters for battery packs. Even found one where I could use the new 20V packs on my existing 18V PC drill and sawzall. Still looking to see if I can find one I can adapt the PC batteries to for the starter.
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That engine was in a crash that cracked the cylinder. You can see the ooze from running it.
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As promised here are a few photos of Pinky sitting in his future home. The Pete N Poke isn't pretty but a little sanding and TLC along with some covering when it comes in should do the trick. The workmanship appears to be good so far. I will need to complete the build such as install a second diagonal brace for the wing struts. I'm not sure why it was omitted by the original builder. I was able to download the plans and manual so I can get a handle on what needs to be done. I hope to have the Circus Pink Monokote on hand this week. The airplane was drilled and blind/"T" nuts installed to mount a 2 cycle OS .40 so that will need correcting. For a give away airplane it is surprisingly complete it even came with the main wheels and pushrods. Great Plains recommended a .32 to .46 2 stroke or a .40 to .52 4 stroke so I think Pinky should be a great engine for this bird. The manual recommends a 2 1/2" spinner which I do have on hand but I think I'll keep the spinner nut Pinky already is wearing. I don't want anything hiding this Saito! ![Wink](https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Say Captain, you sent a 11-7 wood prop (THANK YOU!) have you ever ran a 11-6 or 11-5 on this engine? I have those sizes on hand and was wondering how they may work with the .56. Otherwise I need to pick up more 11-7 props when my covering comes in. I hate the idea of going to the field with just one prop, rates right up there with not having spare glowplugs. I know if I don't have a spare I'll find a way of breaking it.
Mike
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Say Captain, you sent a 11-7 wood prop (THANK YOU!) have you ever ran a 11-6 or 11-5 on this engine? I have those sizes on hand and was wondering how they may work with the .56. Otherwise I need to pick up more 11-7 props when my covering comes in. I hate the idea of going to the field with just one prop, rates right up there with not having spare glowplugs. I know if I don't have a spare I'll find a way of breaking it.
Mike
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the 56 will turn that 11-7 wide in the 10-1100 range.
I found that the 11-7 works the best for how I fly.
Dave or Gary would have to chime in here and say what they found.
the 56 will turn that 11-7 wide in the 10-1100 range.
I found that the 11-7 works the best for how I fly.
Dave or Gary would have to chime in here and say what they found.
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A bit behind this year with all the work on the house. Only burned 12 gallons since July 01.
Still have a fist full of vintage 11-7 props that were the setup . How many do you want?
Still have a fist full of vintage 11-7 props that were the setup . How many do you want?
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I came up with a budget idea on the decoration. Since I plan on a red/white checkerboard fin and rudder I was thinking a red Cub style lightening bolt cut from a trim sheet might look quite nice on the fuselage. I'm still thinking on the wings. I would like something to indicate the top of the wing verses the bottom of the wing. Les my buddy who donated the plane suggested poke-a-dots for the bottom.
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I will take whatever you can spare, thank you!
I came up with a budget idea on the decoration. Since I plan on a red/white checkerboard fin and rudder I was thinking a red Cub style lightening bolt cut from a trim sheet might look quite nice on the fuselage. I'm still thinking on the wings. I would like something to indicate the top of the wing verses the bottom of the wing. Les my buddy who donated the plane suggested poke-a-dots for the bottom.
I came up with a budget idea on the decoration. Since I plan on a red/white checkerboard fin and rudder I was thinking a red Cub style lightening bolt cut from a trim sheet might look quite nice on the fuselage. I'm still thinking on the wings. I would like something to indicate the top of the wing verses the bottom of the wing. Les my buddy who donated the plane suggested poke-a-dots for the bottom.
pink with white poke a dots. Hmmmm
that might make people think you were in the sauce a bit too far when you covered the airplane. Lol
red checkers on the bottom might be the way to go.
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They will probably already think that when they see the color of engine and the airplane! Lol! What if I used red instead of white for the pok-a-dots? I might have enough for checkerboard stripes I'll see when I cover it. One thing you got to say you won't see another one like this airplane at the field EVER.
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FlyerInOKC, I've started to like black invasion stripes on the bottom for high vis and orientation.
I haven't flown much either in the last 20 years. Working on that, 3 trainers being prepped right now. found a local club that is only 40$ a year.
My Sig Kadet Sr is on the short list after the 3 trainers. Has a Saito .65 in the nose. drastically down on power. Enough so that I don't feel it is enough margin to safely fly the plane. I have a new ring, just need purchase some bearings from Boca bearings and then work up the nerve to open the engine and perform surgery ( at least it sorta seems it). Maybe strange coming from some one who grew doing major (even rebuild) repairs to his ride to just so he had a ride.
Ken
I haven't flown much either in the last 20 years. Working on that, 3 trainers being prepped right now. found a local club that is only 40$ a year.
My Sig Kadet Sr is on the short list after the 3 trainers. Has a Saito .65 in the nose. drastically down on power. Enough so that I don't feel it is enough margin to safely fly the plane. I have a new ring, just need purchase some bearings from Boca bearings and then work up the nerve to open the engine and perform surgery ( at least it sorta seems it). Maybe strange coming from some one who grew doing major (even rebuild) repairs to his ride to just so he had a ride.
Ken
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FlyerInOKC, I've started to like black invasion stripes on the bottom for high vis and orientation.
I haven't flown much either in the last 20 years. Working on that, 3 trainers being prepped right now. found a local club that is only 40$ a year.
My Sig Kadet Sr is on the short list after the 3 trainers. Has a Saito .65 in the nose. drastically down on power. Enough so that I don't feel it is enough margin to safely fly the plane. I have a new ring, just need purchase some bearings from Boca bearings and then work up the nerve to open the engine and perform surgery ( at least it sorta seems it). Maybe strange coming from some one who grew doing major (even rebuild) repairs to his ride to just so he had a ride.
Ken
I haven't flown much either in the last 20 years. Working on that, 3 trainers being prepped right now. found a local club that is only 40$ a year.
My Sig Kadet Sr is on the short list after the 3 trainers. Has a Saito .65 in the nose. drastically down on power. Enough so that I don't feel it is enough margin to safely fly the plane. I have a new ring, just need purchase some bearings from Boca bearings and then work up the nerve to open the engine and perform surgery ( at least it sorta seems it). Maybe strange coming from some one who grew doing major (even rebuild) repairs to his ride to just so he had a ride.
Ken