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Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
04-09-2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By timjs

Cool beans. I usually don't glue mine, I find...

Cool beans. I usually don't glue mine, I find they're a very tight fit, basically an interference fit and the plastic stretches over the carb. Maybe some are more loose and I'd probably end up gluing...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
04-07-2024, 06:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By timjs

All my stuff is old, man! They're all crumbling. ...

All my stuff is old, man! They're all crumbling.

Also I tried ordering the insulator for my 11K carb three times from 3 different vendors. Each of them said "in stock" but eventually refunded the...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
03-24-2024, 06:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By timjs

Thanks for reminding me. We'll find out soon...

Thanks for reminding me.
We'll find out soon enough.
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Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
03-17-2024, 04:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By timjs

Looks like you're correct, it's probably one of...

Looks like you're correct, it's probably one of those two. They look very similar to the part.

I only have white, but come to think of it I also have acetal which might work.
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
03-09-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By timjs

I have some PTFE bar stock and that was my plan...

I have some PTFE bar stock and that was my plan first, but at this wall thickness, it doesnt have any strength. (thinking about the pinch bolt)
Whatever material the original parts are made of, is...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
03-09-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By timjs

carburetor heat insulators

Can anyone tell me exactly what this material is? I'd like to get some bar stock of it and just make my own insulators from now on. Thanks...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
10-15-2023, 03:36 AM
Replies: 2,205
Views: 613,726
Posted By timjs

Nice build man! Can you upload some video to...

Nice build man! Can you upload some video to youtube? It would be awesome to see it running!
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
09-16-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 2,205
Views: 613,726
Posted By timjs

Awesome man! Can't wait. If you want, post...

Awesome man! Can't wait. If you want, post something up on YouTube and just link it here. Looking forward to this!
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
08-30-2023, 03:39 AM
Replies: 2,205
Views: 613,726
Posted By timjs

Hey man I got your PM prior to your post being...

Hey man I got your PM prior to your post being approved. You mentioned using a lathe? If you can, that's the best method so you can make your stuff exactly how you like it. That's how I do mine. As...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
08-26-2023, 04:37 AM
Replies: 2,205
Views: 613,726
Posted By timjs

Hey man, where ya at? How serious are you about...

Hey man, where ya at? How serious are you about getting this project going?
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
08-21-2023, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2,205
Views: 613,726
Posted By timjs

Hey man. @fyrstormer...

Hey man. @fyrstormer (https://www.rctech.net/forum/members/fyrstormer-187997.html) this is the route you took if I remember correctly. Got any input here?

Buku's website is still up, although no...
Forum: R/C Items: Wanted to Buy
12-21-2022, 05:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 172
Posted By timjs

WTB Hipex 2095 Low Noise exhaust

Can't find one in the states. Just curious how they work, so looking to buy one. I don't even race, just curiosity.
Thanks
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
12-21-2022, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2,205
Views: 613,726
Posted By timjs

It's a mount, bolts the engine to the chassis....

It's a mount, bolts the engine to the chassis. Spacing isn't critical with the shaft system, the engine just needs to be sitting on the chassis somewhere. I'm currently on vacation away from the rc...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
12-16-2022, 03:59 AM
Replies: 2,205
Views: 613,726
Posted By timjs

I'll have to check out that Tamiya with shaft...

I'll have to check out that Tamiya with shaft drive. And yeah, plastic might not work but I'll give it a shot. The fasteners are through bolts, holding it together like rebar in concrete... so we'll...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
12-11-2022, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2,205
Views: 613,726
Posted By timjs

I bought stand offs specifically to make mounts,...

I bought stand offs specifically to make mounts, just figured I'd give 3d printing a mount an honest shot first. Getting a new nylon-capable printer for Christmas (hopefully lol) so I'll be testing...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
12-10-2022, 04:58 AM
Replies: 2,205
Views: 613,726
Posted By timjs

Good idea. I did design the engine mount and 3d...

Good idea. I did design the engine mount and 3d printed it out of PLA. As suspected, it does not hold up to heat. I'll try nylon.
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Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
12-09-2022, 03:36 AM
Replies: 2,205
Views: 613,726
Posted By timjs

The engine is the fs26 so it's decently light....

The engine is the fs26 so it's decently light. For heat isolation on the chassis I'm considering phenolic material.
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
12-04-2022, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2,205
Views: 613,726
Posted By timjs

Hey guys! Anyone still doing the thumper thing? I...

Hey guys! Anyone still doing the thumper thing? I recently got the bug again, working on a 4 stroke powered Tamiya TT-02. As far as I can tell, it'll be the first nitro converted one, let alone 4...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
09-28-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,042
Posted By timjs

I gave you solid advice there. Take it easy, will...

I gave you solid advice there. Take it easy, will ya?
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
09-27-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,042
Posted By timjs

Again, I agree. The biggest trap for newbies is...

Again, I agree. The biggest trap for newbies is tuning to a temp.. temp is almost meaningless.
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
09-27-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,042
Posted By timjs

While I hate how Roelof always replies with the...

While I hate how Roelof always replies with the same "learn how to tune" response, I must admit he is right. The best thing you can do is find someone local to help that is experienced. Short of...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
08-02-2021, 03:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,745
Posted By timjs

Someone will probably produce all the parts...

Someone will probably produce all the parts again. There's a demand for the product, and someone owns the molds and tooling.. seems like a no brainer.
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
07-28-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 848
Posted By timjs

TIG is definitely an option. Maybe this is a good...

TIG is definitely an option. Maybe this is a good excuse to get another tank of argon.. I've been putting it off for a while.
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
07-28-2021, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 848
Posted By timjs

That's the thing, I need to figure out the proper...

That's the thing, I need to figure out the proper stick. I'm good soldering and brazing steel, brass, etc but aluminum is a pain in the butt. Tried the AL3 sticks this morning, can't get it to flow...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
07-27-2021, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 848
Posted By timjs

I picked up some Bernzomatic AL3 sticks, I...

I picked up some Bernzomatic AL3 sticks, I suppose I'll give that a try. Whatever the factory used, it melts near the temp of the base metal. By the time the solder melts, the aluminum parts are like...
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