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Forum: RC Jets
04-24-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Throttle timer set to 7 minutes which gets me...

Throttle timer set to 7 minutes which gets me back on the ground with usually at least 1/4 tank left as reserve. I figure about a total of 2-3 minutes worth of full bore throttle within those 7...
Forum: RC Jets
04-24-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

I guess I owe everyone an update. Life was a mess...

I guess I owe everyone an update. Life was a mess for a while with a new job and what not.

I finally maidened it a couple of weeks ago and couldn't be happier with it and really wished I hadn't...
Forum: RC Jets
01-13-2022, 05:38 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Fair enough. It must have been a larger map than...

Fair enough. It must have been a larger map than mine which was a 2oz feeding an x45.
Forum: RC Jets
01-12-2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

As a quick update out of an abundance of caution...

As a quick update out of an abundance of caution I burned about 3 liters of fun juice further bench testing the fuel system. From full power/idle and then simulating prolonged inverted/knife edge/...
Forum: RC Jets
01-09-2022, 08:35 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Right but at least we know in extreme conditions...

Right but at least we know in extreme conditions everything up until the pickup is sound.

I was considering connecting my fueler pump directly to the pickup but that seems more of a hassle than...
Forum: RC Jets
01-09-2022, 07:19 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Alright I was going to reply individually to...

Alright I was going to reply individually to everyone but here's videos in glorious 4k 60FPS to appease the skeptics. For what it's worth I accidentally pressurized the bejesus out of the whole...
Forum: RC Jets
01-08-2022, 02:21 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Well before I tore everything apart I decided to...

Well before I tore everything apart I decided to test the thing for grins with my new RC fueling systems can with the graylor pump and long story short as far as I can tell the way it's mounted...
Forum: RC Jets
01-08-2022, 08:50 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

I was wrongly rationalizing that it wouldn't...

I was wrongly rationalizing that it wouldn't matter but I see why now, any bubbles would just stay stuck up top instead of venting through the tank port right?

Dammit I have to redo almost...
Forum: RC Jets
01-08-2022, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1500x2000/pxl_20220108_003314926_a22d80b603977a42c6cf7a23a127d62671e2e1f6.jpg
Better?
Forum: RC Jets
01-07-2022, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

What durometer are you using? I'm assuming its...

What durometer are you using? I'm assuming its polyurethane as well?



Yeah I didn't have much of a choice. This version of the UAT only comes with 4mm nipples. I'm trying desperately to find...
Forum: RC Jets
01-07-2022, 05:49 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

​​​​​​I Figured since it's just for the fill line...

​​​​​​I Figured since it's just for the fill line it may be less risky. For ground testing I'll just leave it as it's for now but I'm trying to source nipples with a suitable tygon size.

As for...
Forum: RC Jets
01-06-2022, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Critique my fuel setup

So I'm done with plumbing finally, only missing step is installing electronics, programming radio, and CG.

Tried to keep it as simple and clean as possible. I modified a 3D printed valve holder...
Forum: RC Jets
12-30-2021, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Ohhhh I see it now. Thx

Ohhhh I see it now. Thx
Forum: RC Jets
12-30-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

So I'm almost out of hardware bags, but have...

So I'm almost out of hardware bags, but have these 2 left over. What's the brass bushing thing for? I see no mention of this in the manual. I have an ARF+ is it safe to assume these are just extras...
Forum: RC Jets
12-28-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Well I managed to coax it out with some pliers....

Well I managed to coax it out with some pliers. There's some small tears in the rubber. No idea if that was my fault or already there but now I'm hesitant to use it as is.. Its very much dry indeed....
Forum: RC Jets
12-28-2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Is there any trick to removing the fuel stopper...

Is there any trick to removing the fuel stopper on the factory OEM tank? Is it threaded or something? I took out the middle allen screw as far as I could and the tried twisting and pulling the...
Forum: RC Jets
12-26-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Much obliged. Now I gotta contend with squeezing...

Much obliged. Now I gotta contend with squeezing the DS160 servo in there, looks like im getting myself into even more servo pocket filing:rolleyes:
Forum: RC Jets
12-26-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

I was considering doing something like that but...

I was considering doing something like that but figured trying to squeeze the 160 might be more secure. But I think I've already wasted enough time widening the hole that I'll just do the filler...
Forum: RC Jets
12-26-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Also for those running promodeler servos what are...

Also for those running promodeler servos what are people putting in the stabs? My DS150s fall through the pocket and I cant get my DS160s to fit even after nearly a solid hour of VERY carefully...
Forum: RC Jets
12-26-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Any kind soul that could provide pictures of how...

Any kind soul that could provide pictures of how the nose gear servo linkage should look? Searched the thread didn't see a relevant post.
Forum: RC Jets
12-21-2021, 05:56 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Nope not there. I did take it out at some point ...

Nope not there. I did take it out at some point



Thanks. Tried the search function at first but nothing showed up
Forum: RC Jets
12-20-2021, 10:31 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Noted, thanks. Could've sworn i put it back on...

Noted, thanks. Could've sworn i put it back on when i last stored it but alas it's nowhere to be found
Forum: RC Jets
12-20-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Canopy rod disappearing act

I'm finally sitting down to build mine. But I can't find the darned canopy latch rod anywhere in the box (I know I saw it the first time I opened it a month ago and yes I turned the box upside...
Forum: RC Jets
12-15-2021, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

If anyone is in need of a CMjets fuel tank for...

If anyone is in need of a CMjets fuel tank for their rebel let me know. Have a brand new one I (foolishly) bought thinking the ARF+ factory one was easily removable. Asking $150 shipped fedex 2 day...
Forum: RC Jets
12-05-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By retiringforgood

Nice job looks clean

Nice job looks clean
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