OS 160 FX ???

[W. Eddie Batchelor]

I have a friend with one on a H-9 Taylorcraft. He put a V30 Perry Pump with
a crankcase tap. It runs great. I think he's using 15% Powermaster fuel and
I will have to verify the prop size.
Eddie
SWLARCHAM (rcuniverse)
AMA 80330
NSRCA 3584
KD5RJQ

----- Original Message -----
From: <vicenterc at comcast.net>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: OS 160 FX ???


> I flew the same set up using 17x10N APC prop on a DP Extra.  I was getting
> around 8250 rpm.  I tried 17x12 and was too much load for the engine.  I
have
> only one problem flew trough the sun and lost the plane.  I agree likes to
run
> rich. Don't try to adjust for peak RPM on ground and fly.  You need to
open at
> least 1/4 of the turn from peak on ground if you don't use a pump.  I
think the
> 17x10W could be better but never had chance to try.  I used 20% nitro.
>
> Vicente Bortone
> > First, make sure it isn't running too lean.  I recommend the Iron Bay
> > Regulator, and have it installed in my Petrel.  Second - my GP Wagstaff
> > Extra flies VERY well with 15%, with it's OS 1.60FX, no regulator
(because
> > the tank is so close), a Bisson Pitts muffler and a Bambula 18 x 10 wood
> > prop.  Those are available from RC Showcase, and that makes this combo
come
> > alive.
> >     Sure ain't unlimited vertical, but it flies VERY well for a 14lb
> > airframe.  Your friend's DP Extra should do even better.
> >     Should be turning upper 7's to low 8's on that combo, after broken
in.
> >
> > Bob Pastorello, Oklahoma
> > NSRCA 199, AMA 46373
> > rcaerobob at cox.net
> > www.rcaerobats.net
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Larry Krutz" <lkrutz89503 at yahoo.com>
> > To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> > Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 10:35 AM
> > Subject: OS 160 FX ???
> >
> >
> > > A friend has a new non pumped 160 FX that is not
> > > performing as well as expected. It is installed in a
> > > Dave Patrick Extra. He is running Cool Power 15% and
>
> > > has tried several props so far with limited success.
> > > We fly at 5000 feet. What have others used to make
> > > this engine perform?? TIA Larry
> > >
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