More Webra problems

[Gordon Anderson]

MattK
 
Thanks for the advice. The idea about using a perry pump is very appealing. I
have been running this pump on an OS 1.60 in my Focus for about 30 gallons of
fuel and it has been very reliable. This might be something I should try before
changing motors, its a ton of work change to a different powerplant!
 
--Gordon

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Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 2:54 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: Re: More Webra problems


Another good method we have used here in hot and muggy FLA is to do as Jim sez
with tapping the backplate of the 145, but running the separate Perry P30 pump
and stock webra 145 TN carb. Really works well since the pump is out in the
breeze and gets plenty of cooling keeping it from cavitating. 
 
The stock webra pump is suspect and has ruined many a practice session or
contest for many guys, me included. In my experience the engine itself is
excellent with outstanding handling characteristics, as long as fuel delivery to
the carb is done correctly. FWIW
 
Gordon, BTW, the Mintor has more problems than just fuel delivery, You might
want to use caution.  I recommend you get the 140RX. replace the bearing with
the stainless steel before you even run it and then enjoy a couple years of
trouble free service. Many guys run this set-up with excellent results
MattK

Gordon
I bought a regular backplate for my Webra 145,tapped for a pressure fitting, and
installed a cline regulater and a check valve which comes with the cline
regulater. You now will have the tank pressurized similar to a YS system.This
setup broadens the needle adjustments and makes the webra run well.
Just make sure you mount the regulater as close to the carburater as
possible,like 3 inches. I used this setup last summer.I also had problems with
the finnicky pump and this is the only way I could make this excellant engine to
run reliable.
You spend 70+ more and have a good setup.

Jim Ivey

> 
> From: "Gordon Anderson" <GAA at owt.com>
> Date: 2004/07/31 Sat PM 05:58:32 EDT
> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> Subject: More Webra problems
> 
> I thought I dad the Webra problems solved but this turns out not to be the
case.
> Today I had 2 more dead stick landings. In over a dozen flights I have had
only
> 3 power on landings. I'm done with this thing.
> I'm interested in recommendations for a replacement 2 stroke. I can't seem to
> find a OS 1.40RX. I have had good luck with the OS 1.60 but I don't want to
hack
> up the fuse for the wrap around header. Anyone have feedback on the Mintor?
> If you are thinking about a webra, DON'T
> 
> --Gordon

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