Hi I was wondering if someone could help me on a Diesel Engine that I bought. It is the first one that owned. I have no idea how to start it or what fuel to...
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Fred Krueger
fkpampa9
Mar 28, 2008 8:27 pm
I have quite a few diesels. Please state the manufacturer, the displacement, ball-bearing or plain bearing. Diesel fuel and instructions can be obtained from...
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timothy soukup
trsoukup1
Mar 28, 2008 8:54 pm
Friend, My first reference has ALWAYS been Mr. Eric Clutton, Importer of PAW Diesels and Author of "Dr. Diesels' Diary".........Just about everything you would...
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F2CRACER@...
f2cracer
Mar 28, 2008 9:26 pm
if you are flying in windy conditions dont be afraid to put some extra weight in the outboard wing tip .it will do wonders .it will really help on take offs...
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Bob Riegl
rriegl11550
Mar 28, 2008 9:26 pm
I would #1 avoid buying diesel fuel in anything larger than quart cans, the gallons tend to lose too much ether unless you are flying a lot of diesels. #2...
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mole21401
Mar 28, 2008 10:58 pm
... since they command the big bucks and glow head are expensive. I would go with a Flight STreak ARF and LA 25 combo ... 18:33:04 +0000Subject: [Control Line...
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Bob Riegl
rriegl11550
Apr 1, 2008 9:05 pm
I would make sure to add some weight to the outboard wing on the Clown---as for the COX why net get a Galbreath Head and use Nelson glo-plugs. The Galbreath...
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Howard Shenton
panzer4hs2001
Apr 4, 2008 9:14 pm
Please excuse the delay of this post but some things had to be worked out with the Parks Dept. Field repairs are done at the Huntersville Flying Site, Looks...
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Colin Sharpe
colinmeister
Apr 8, 2008 6:13 pm
... Gas engine? I didn't know anybody had run these since the 1950s! The advantage of diesel over gas would be that you don't need a battery or a coil in...
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Fred Pearson
fred_p52
Apr 9, 2008 10:53 am
Hi Guys This SAM web site has everything about diesels, fuel, and starting them. http://www.antiquemodeler.org/Engines/diesels.htm Fred Pearson ... ...
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rscombat
Apr 9, 2008 7:52 pm
... Greeetings! A diesel engine presents a few special problems not common to glo engines. A few tips, Keep your fuel in a tightly sealed metal can. This is...
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stevekientz
Apr 19, 2008 6:52 pm
hello all I'm a second generation C/Ler, although my father stopped flying in the early '70s. I've been back at it for a couple of years. Spend more time...
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timothy soukup
trsoukup1
Apr 19, 2008 7:08 pm
Welcome aboard, Steve? You didn't say What "Neck of the Woods" you're in? (City?State?) I'm a bit of a Nostalgia man myself, mostly Combat too. I'm in the DFW...
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swautomotive
Apr 20, 2008 12:31 am
I had my first succesful flight Thursday after a two year break. It felt great, I have the feel back. I also finished a new kit today. It's a Skyray 35 with a...
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stevekientz@...
stevekientz
Apr 20, 2008 12:25 pm
I live on the outskirts of Indy, I fly @ the Plainfield Screaming Eagles R/C club. I'm their only "C/L ONLY" member there. We have a grass circle that is...
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Kiwi
original_kiwi
Apr 20, 2008 12:45 pm
... You might enjoy reading the traffic at another Yahoo page that is oriented toward combat, Combat-L: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/combat-l/?yguid=90575949 ...
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timothy soukup
trsoukup1
Apr 20, 2008 2:01 pm
Hi Steve, Thanks for the offer of some plans, but I have to tell you, combat has really changed over the last several years. In some aspects, it's almost...
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stevekientz
Apr 20, 2008 6:46 pm
Tim I've travelled to the NATS the last three years.Try to take in as much as possible. There is a group of C/Lers on the east side of town,Jack Sheeks leads...
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Colin Sharpe
colinmeister
Apr 21, 2008 3:44 pm
You could look at this: http://www3.bc.sympatico.ca/dieselcombat/vintage_diesel.htm To see how some Canadians are having fun with vintage combat. Colin. ... ...
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Howard Shenton
panzer4hs2001
Apr 28, 2008 10:49 pm
The Jacksonville Rebels hosted a great, triple elimination, F2D contest at the Herlong Airport in Jacksonville, Fl. Sixteen flyers from 7 states and Mexico...
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John
ghost123uk
May 8, 2008 10:10 am
Just to let you all know that the famous "Barton Bash" is just around the corner on May the 17th and 18th. This is the ever popular Control Line comp with...
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matthew ratcliffe
ratcliffe_ma...
May 10, 2008 11:27 pm
HI all can some one help me i put some photos in matt's pics as i do not no what engine it and brand and what is the best way to start it. thanks Mathew...
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muggygpaw
May 11, 2008 12:58 pm
... Mat, Thats a cox engine circa the 1960's it probly came off one of their plastic planes. Muggy...
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stevekientz
May 11, 2008 1:06 pm
... Mattew I believe that is a Cox Sure Start .049. The problem I see is the fuel tank is missing. Hopefully someone can post a picture of a complete engine. I...
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muggygpaw
May 11, 2008 1:53 pm
... do not no what engine it and brand and what is the best way to start it. thanks Mathew Ratcliffe Mattew I believe that is a Cox Sure Start .049. The...
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stevekientz
May 11, 2008 8:43 pm
... ratcliffe" ... i ... start ... is ... a ... a ... not ... Skyray.35 ... quits. ... the ... still ... I converted mine to an attached tank, without it you...
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Kiwi
original_kiwi
May 12, 2008 2:50 am
... Now that the Cox engines aren't being produced, parts availability will be poor, and the support situation for the engines used for plastic models was...
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Robert Furr
robear1053
May 12, 2008 5:03 am
... no ... As much as I love the little cox motors I have to agree with others that they are a fussy and now that they are no longer in production becoming...
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pajaro1966
May 12, 2008 3:44 pm
... bought. It is the first one that owned. I have no idea how to start it or what fuel to use for it? How well do they run and are they better then a gas...
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Fred Pearson
fred_p52
May 13, 2008 9:51 pm
... that I ... it ... better ... read ... engines. If ... Hello Pajaro Thses 2 sites have complete operating instructions for deisel engines ... ...
