Re: Testers Sprite engine swap

getback Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:42 am

Good start , the modified Bee looks good have you ran it ? Small Cox Logo

Greenman38633 Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:55 am

No not yet but I will be soon. Just got a engine test stand from Bernie at Cox International

Greenman38633 Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:58 am

davidll1984 wrote:I like the color trim of this engine You could call her the golden widow
And surely this engine should give good results in this plane

Yes I’m hoping so. I’m going to put a exhaust throttle sleeve on it as well powered by a Nano servo

Greenman38633 Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:19 am

Ok here is the new firewall in place. As you can see the original plastic bosses that located the old Testors engine firewall. This is being installed right behind that. I’ve got some screws for that but they might be a tad big. I look at that again tonight and see if I want to order smaller screws

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Greenman38633 Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:22 am

I’m going to need a very light weight battery to run my radio. I prefer 6 volt but I may have to settle for 4.8. Any ideas or suggestions ?? A 2 cell lipo will be too much voltage . Thanks guys

Greenman38633 Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:58 am

Good morning Gents. Been working a lot at the salt mines. Finally got a few minutes to myself so I opted to spend some time on this thing. Got the firewall installed with #2 screws and Modified Golden bee installed on it. Looks great. Pictures to follow. Next step after engine is run in on test stand to install the exhaust throttle for speed control along with a nano servo and micro receiver. Also picked up a lite weight 4.8 volt battery to power the radio for speed control. More later

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Greenman38633 Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:57 am

Notice the port side elevator. It droops downward. I do not know how this would affect its flying quality’s but I do want to fix it. Since the decals are on the top side I think I will use a heat gun from the other side. Carefully and oh so gingerly apply just enough heat so that I can prop it up back level and let it cool. If anyone has some additional suggestions I’d be willing to dance at your next wedding Lol

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