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  1. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    I appreciate any and all brain storming! On the last flight of the day yesterday I inverted the tank in the plane at the suggestion of a club mate. So in that configuration the vent line would be plugged with fuel when the plane was upright. Yet the motor ran fine upright. And then I went...
  2. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    At the field yesterday my club mates brought up an interesting point that I don't fully understand. When I fly inverted the vent line is covered with fuel and therefore not venting. So the carb will pump fuel but a vacuum will build up in the tank. Is the answer to this just that the pump will...
  3. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    It does seem as though there isn't a common solution to this issue. Which leads me to suspect that the manufacturing tolerances on these engines is not great. I'm not generally opposed to replacing parts until I find something that fixes the problem. But also, like most people, my hobby budget...
  4. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    Is that baffle you're talking about the one that mounts in front of the diaphragm pump plate to help equalize the atmospheric pressure? If so, that goofy fitting I have on my carb pump plate is supposed to fix the same problem. Marc
  5. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    I saw that video in the Aerobeez thread. Want to trade straight across? I'll pay for shipping! ;) Marc
  6. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    Another guy suggested I get rid of the three line tank and go with two lines and a tee (like everyone else in my club). He thought maybe the fill clunk was getting in the way of the pickup clunk. He also suggested getting rid of the felt clunk and going with a regular clunk. I went with the...
  7. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    :D I thought that carb equalization thing was funny too. But I'd be willing to wear a clown nose if I thought it would allow me to fly inverted. I've got a call into Troy-Built to see if there is anything they can do for me under warranty. Thanks, Marc
  8. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted *FIXED* Edit: The problem was fixed with a new carb. See post #51. Thanks. Hey Guys. My DLE-30 dies when inverted. I'm hoping someone might see something that is causing my problem. The Facts: -This is my first gasser. I bought the DLE-30 new a couple months...
  9. AtomicFlyer

    3DHS Planes Picture Thread

    Purty! Marc
  10. AtomicFlyer

    Fortitude 8 oz Tank w/mount

    It's sold. Marc
  11. AtomicFlyer

    Lipo vs Li-Ion

    I'm using a Li-Ion on my first gasser and I've been putting it back to "storage charge" after I fly based on this reference: http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_store_batteries I didn't search the forums, but is it generally considered OK to leave a Li-Ion at a higher than...
  12. AtomicFlyer

    MPI Miracle Switch MKII Voltage Regulator and Switch

    For sale is an MPI Miracle Switch MKII Voltage Regulator and Switch. This is used to provide regulated voltage to your radio system. And the switch is a "fail safe" type. The photo is the actual unit I'm selling. Here is a link to a description: http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/MPIRM6N.html...
  13. AtomicFlyer

    Fortitude 8 oz Tank w/mount

    For sale is a Fortitude 8 oz tank with mount. It is unopened in the original packaging. The photo shows the actual tank I'm selling. Here is a link to a description: http://www.3dhobbyshop.com/Fourtitude-8-OZ-SQUARE-TANK-W-line-mount_p_16016.html My price is $16 which includes shipping via...
  14. AtomicFlyer

    Show off your 3DRCForums swag

    3DRCForums Swag is cool. :cool: Marc
  15. AtomicFlyer

    Aerobeez 30cc 71" Extra 330SC

    Nice video and nice flight Gary. I like to see how the mere mortals fly. :D Marc
  16. AtomicFlyer

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    I got 5 flights in today. Winds were 7-10 mph direct crosswind. But it was the 35dF temps that kept most pilots in their cars. :) Marc
  17. AtomicFlyer

    3DHS Planes Picture Thread

    I was visiting a neighboring field today and a guy was flying the same 74" Edge that I have, except he had the SFGs installed. I took these photos (not my plane). Marc
  18. AtomicFlyer

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Thanks Gary. Lowering the pump helped. I could see the fuel get to the top of the can. But I just realized that I have to crank VERY fast for 10 revs or so to get the gas to the pump. Then once I feel the gas in the gears of the pump I can slow down. One more problem solved. I appreciate it. No...
  19. AtomicFlyer

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    My wife's reply to a request for a field delivery would not be repeatable here. Consider yourself lucky. ;) I bought this MPI hand pump shown in the photo. I can't get the thing to self-prime. So I need to suck fuel into the pump, then I can pump gas. Is that just normal for this type of hand...
  20. AtomicFlyer

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Looks like a nice 3D slope soaring site. ;) Marc
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