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Pilot RC 107" Extra 330SC

Joe Hunt

Joe Hunt

150cc
Joe Hunt said:
As has been discussed here and there, cutting the vent openings takes patience. Last time I cut them long and ironed them over. I've read about soldering irons and hot blades, but haven't seen any pictures of the results. So, I tried a different way this time. I real quickly cut the slots out with a new blade. I quickly ironed down the covering, and I quickly poured thin CA all over the thing. haha Then I used the amazing Hot Stuff Super Solvent and wiped off the covering, also real quick like. It was fast and easy to do, I don't know how it will hold up as of yet.
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I'm replying to myself. haha

After 50 flights, IMO, this IS the way to handle these vent openings. Fast, easy, stiffens the wood (no naughty, don't do it! haha), and LASTS.
 

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Joe Hunt

Joe Hunt

150cc
I'd thought I'd check on my motor breakin'... after 12 gallons of fuel. Looks real good. The one piston has zero blow-by... the other had some blow-by on one side. I wiped it off with Super Clean and a paper towel.
 

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Tavis

Tavis

50cc
I just hope you know how to put all that $hit back together! Haha

Hey I torque my cylinder bolts to 90 in lb. With a dab of blue loctite.

Is that what you do?
 
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