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  1. jhelber08

    Basic engine tuning.

    All good tips! I only got to play with this for about 10 minutes before leaving to go out of town that day so I still have some things to look at when I eventually get back. - Jitter was only on left elevator. Jitter went away when I disconnected ibec from ignition and plugged in life battery...
  2. jhelber08

    Basic engine tuning.

    Will definitely share the findings. I more or less wanted to get it out there, not so much for advice, but for somebody else to see a list of symptoms and how it was troubleshot and what the cure ends up being. Although it is reassuring that my initial thoughts are the same as everybody's...
  3. jhelber08

    Basic engine tuning.

    I suspect ignition is culprit, braided cable is a little worn in spots and it probably needs new caps. The ignition came out of my slick which was the first big plane I ever put together and I used zipties wrapped in tygon and that started eating through the case. I have a brand new ignition...
  4. jhelber08

    2015 13th ANNUAL XFC!! JUNE 12 - 14th

    Can't wait for the videos to start popping up for this one! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  5. jhelber08

    MKS Servo "Selfie" Contest WINNER!!!!

    Here's some MKS servos in action, that's what you see in my background. I'll take a selfy when I get some servos and I'll try not to break anybody's computer or the internet :)
  6. jhelber08

    Basic engine tuning.

    My take on it is troubleshooting guides are rarely worth using. For example look in one that comes with a DVD/blu ray player, way too basic and rarely will it solve an issue. I like the fact the we can either come here for engine advice or better yet (don't want to start a brand war) but for...
  7. jhelber08

    Basic engine tuning.

    I think this covers it.
  8. jhelber08

    Terminology

    When I tried it <---------------------------------- happened...(see avatar)
  9. jhelber08

    Basic engine tuning.

    I did do that :) I guess my southern accent threw you off :)
  10. jhelber08

    Basic engine tuning.

    Yup...tried that. Engine still doesn't run right but the twitching goes away and the Ibec light stays on (even though I wasn't running through the ibec)...that's why I'm leaning towards ignition.
  11. jhelber08

    Basic engine tuning.

    Techaero Ibec. I do have a spare twin da ignition and that is the first thing I plan to try when I get back from offshore...just didn't have time to do it as it was the morning I was leaving for work :( I also have a few brand new Ibecs as well since I was planning to convert all my planes...
  12. jhelber08

    Terminology

    Means 0 points of an 8 point roll....or flying straight and level....my planes won't do that...lol
  13. jhelber08

    Basic engine tuning.

    From that description it sounds maybe just a smidge rich on the low but I don't think that's anything to worry about. Sounds like you've pretty much looked at everything and then some. As for the reeds you want to make sure they are laying nice and flat on the reed block and maybe sand the...
  14. jhelber08

    3D Viper build log (maybe)

    I wouldn't think so. All systems are going to have some sort of deadband. I would think as long as your somewhere between 4-8" you should be good, hopefully @Terryscustom can chime in.
  15. jhelber08

    3D Shop Construction

    Lookin awesome sweetpea!
  16. jhelber08

    3D Viper build log (maybe)

    Sub'd...I was just checking out the joe woodworker site yesterday and making a list of all the goodies I want to order for bagging. Curious to see your results as I plan to build a vac system in a few months to use on a viper next year.
  17. jhelber08

    Giant Scale RC Why do this? Seriously??

    If I had a dollar for all the hot chicks that come around our field I might be able to afford a soda pop (or coke for us southerners)!
  18. jhelber08

    Terminology

    My radio smoked from trying that.
  19. jhelber08

    Basic engine tuning.

    Have you checked the reeds to ensure they are laying flat on the sealing surface? Also is this with a good and warm engine or when you first start that it will not idle that low?
  20. jhelber08

    Basic engine tuning.

    I'm kinda going through similar issues with the 120 on my 540t. I just put a new kit in the carb as the engine has sat for the past 7 months. Starts fine however when running, I notice the ibec light going on and off and some of my servos twitching and it won't go past 1/2 throttle and dies...
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