Engine test run: K&B .40 R/C (
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Warning: I have totally stopped to use this chair now. It is not a very safe stand and may even fly away with stronger engines and can cause injuries. I will leave the videos up, but please don't do it that way yourself.
Finally running the new K&B 40RC I got a while ago. Unfortunately, my camera system was acting up again.
Runs nice, but I have some slight leak at the needle valve (or idle disc) which seems to make the setting somewhat inconsistent. I have to rectify that before using it for real.
Now it's well oiled back in its box. Still looking for some engine test for this engine.
#nitromotors #rcplane
My 3 year old starts engines better
Brand new engine with not yet broken in Dykes ring, just didn't have the compression with hand starting. Started easier after some run time.
Uhnn.. almost !!
I ran a K&B .40 in my Super Kaos RC plane back in 1978. Good engine. Also ran it in Quickee 500 R/C pylon racing.
What are all of the parts and tools you need for it as a beginner
Depends what you want to do with it.
Just run it?
A teststand. The one I have is quite sophisticated and was made by PSP in the US. Unfortunately, the stopped making them and the accessories a while ago. I have it because it's easy to strap various engines onto it. If you have a single engine, you can just take a sturdy board of plywood (would NOT go under at least 10mm, more is better), make a notch in it, drill the hole pattern for the engine and mount it SECURELY to a bench. My chair here is not an ideal solution AT ALL.
A fuel tank. Just use a readily available RC airplane tank, it's centerline should be at the height of the carburetor jet.
A glowplug source. I use the classic lead-acid battery with a resistor and cable, but a power panel is fine, too.
And, for safety and convinience, an electric starter. A well run in engine can usually be started by hand quite easily, but some risk remains.
And of course various wrenches and screwdrivers.
Your prop. needs to be on compression when horizontal - when flying, if motor stops, prop. vertical, you might damage the crankshaft. Glad you got it running. Chris.
Loos like you have a large air bubble in the line. After 5 mins of no starts he uses an electric start. LOL.
Love this engine!
I have a new one!
Well .. I HAD one ;) Now I have a very slightly used one in my display case.