Bore size for wing tube

clay2 at highstream.net clay2 at highstream.net
Sat Jul 31 19:22:18 AKDT 2004


Lem,

I had the same problem with the Eclipse I  am building. I took the stock sleeve that came in the kit and cut (4) 1- 1/2 inch sleeves.  I then took a small 3 shoe wheel cylinder hone and honed the sleeves until they slipped onto the PBG sleeve. I then zapped them in place.  Worked great.

Clay S.

----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Lem and Christina Stevens 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 9:14 PM
  Subject: Bore size for wing tube


  Hey Fellas,

  I have a Temptation kit that has foam cores bored for an aluminum tube with fairly thick socket.  I had planned to use a carbon fiber wing tube and the VERY thin socket.  However, the carbon wing tube socket is very loose in the foam cores.

  Anybody already solved this problem with changing over to carbon wing tube with the thin socket?

  Lem
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: mike mueller 
    To: discussion at nsrca.org 
    Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 8:03 PM
    Subject: RE: More Webra problems


     Matt I ran the Webra last year and it didn't work to my satisfaction until I added the MC carb. The engines are real stump pullers once you get the bugs worked out. Mike

    Gordon Anderson <GAA at owt.com> wrote: 
      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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      From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Rcmaster199 at aol.com
      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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