[NSRCA-dist8] Redmond

Tue Jun 21 15:44:36 AKDT 2011

Are you using the little red tubing?  I tried fuel tubing and that doesn't work.. it pulses and depletes diaphragm action.  I bet a new tube fixes the problem.

J N Hiller <jnhiller at earthlink.net> wrote:

>I've blown through the system from the tank vent line and fuel flows freely
>everywhere. I've got one more thing to try and it's a long shot. The pump
>activating tube is partially kinked near one end where it bends. It seams
>logical to me that this partial restriction could dampen the operating
>pressure pulsation at high frequency / RPM leaving it unaffected at low
>through mid RPM. I need to drop the header and pull the motor to attach the
>pressure tube to the backplate screw nipple. I almost did it yesterday but
>though I'd just do one thing at a time.
>The pressure tube needs to be changed anyway as it has hardened and doesn't
>grip the ends well, probably an incompatibility with the synthetic oil in
>the fuel. It stays on but how long is uncertain and I don't like having
>problems in the starting box. E-power seams more compatible with a fuel-it
>and fly-it concept. When an airplane leaves my shop it shouldn't need
>anything more than a battery replacement in 4 or 5 years. Anything less is
>only tolerable.
>Later
>Jim
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
>[mailto:nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Rex
>Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 9:26 PM
>To: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY
>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-dist8] Redmond
>
>Hmmmm... sounds like it may be a little deeper problem.  Same fuel as last
>used in that engine?  Sounds like an obstruction.  I'm thinking it might
>have something in the high speed jet....like a really small sliver of grass.
>I've seen that before...backflush the spray bar with both jets out.
>
>J N Hiller <jnhiller at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>>Hay Rex, no joy on the pump change, acted the same. Running the needle 2
>>turns open is acceptable , for now but 3 turns results in no perceptible
>>change. An F plug tolerates the rich transition better than a #8 but runs
>>about 150 RPM less on the ground. Removing the extra head shim didn't
>change
>>it noticeably. The #8 with the same needle setting and extra head shim
>>really gets with it but runs hotter than I like, but you don't have these
>>problems or compromises. All you need is a Honda generator and a couple
>>extra batteries. Sounds simple to me and I like simple.
>>Jim
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
>>[mailto:nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Rex
>>Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 5:52 PM
>>To: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY
>>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-dist8] Redmond
>>
>>Now you're getting it!  :-)
>>
>>J N Hiller <jnhiller at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>>>I'm liking not having to mess with stuff. Just plug in the battery and
>>>throttle up.
>>>
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
>>>[mailto:nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Tim Stebbins
>>>Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 11:27 AM
>>>To: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY
>>>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-dist8] Redmond
>>>
>>>Hiller going electric?   I never thought I would live to see it !
>>>On Jun 20, 2011 9:08 AM, "astropuppy" < astropuppy at gmail.com
>>><mailto:astropuppy at gmail.com> > wrote:
>>>> "May need to explore the possibilities of an E-160 next winter." is this
>>a
>>>> Hiller Epiphany?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ****
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 9:45 AM, J N Hiller < jnhiller at earthlink.net
>>><mailto:jnhiller at earthlink.net> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Talked to Wayne yesterday and he plans to be there. I'm still ironing
>>>>> MonoKote here. Blue wing tips remaining and then I can add numbers and
>>>>> letters. I'm looking forward to getting covered weight to see just how
>>>much
>>>>> gets added.****
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm still trying to figure out the lean top end on my #1 160. Can't get
>>>it
>>>>> to run sloppy rich and it seams to go lean on a hard vertical. I'm
>>>beginning
>>>>> to suspect the pump and may change it today. You know the more I fly
>the
>>>>> E-55 the more I like E-Power. May need to explore the possibilities of
>>an
>>>>> E-160 next winter.****
>>>>>
>>>>> See you in Redmond.****
>>>>>
>>>>> Jim****
>>>>>
>>>>> ** ******
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> *From:* nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
>>><mailto:nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org>  [mailto:
>>>>> nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
>>><mailto:nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org> ]*On Behalf Of *astropuppy
>>>>> *Sent:* Monday, June 20, 2011 6:41 AM
>>>>> *To:* AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY
>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-dist8] Redmond
>>>>>
>>>>> ** ******
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks Tim, I'm sure Wayne will be available for harassment.****
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 7:17 AM, Tim < tstebbins at gmail.com
>>><mailto:tstebbins at gmail.com> > wrote:****
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Who am I going to harass and who is going to harass me ? Sorry to hear
>>>>> you can't make it. You will be missed. ****
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Jun 19, 2011, at 9:15 AM, astropuppy wrote:****
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm not going to make the Redmond contest. Model airplane wise 2011 has
>>>not
>>>>> been the best of years for me.
>>>>>
>>>>> Let me just say, the realities of life have really put a damper on my
>>>hobby
>>>>> this year. My family and I wish everybody a good time in Redmond! I
>look
>>>>> forward to seeing lots of pictures.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike Riggs****
>>>>>
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