Recent content by Chuck Sturgis

Hi Does anyone know where I can get 1/8 scale Smokinjoes decals. Thanks Chuck

Hey Guy,s I have a couple dumb newbie questions. I have an RC marine design Bud T5 hull that I am almost done building. I have a S3305 high torque,daul ball bearing metal gear Futaba servo. Its rated at 124 ozs of torque at 6 V Will this servo be strong enough to steer this boat? My second...

Hey guys...... I have another newbie question..... I have been running gas boats for awhile but this is my first go with a 1/8 scale nitro boat that I am just about finished it and getting it ready to go...... I have an OPS 67 with a slide carb...The engine is new and it is tight at TDC...

Hey Guys Can someone tell me the difference between the Odonnel Blue Glow plugs (which are used for high nitro) and the O donnel #89 glow plug which are for boats using high nitro. The #89 plugs are $2.00 more each. Do they hold up better? Are they worth the extra money? Will they work...

Hi Ian Thanks for that info it looks like the low speed needle is about flush with the end of the barrel and I will set the high at 3 turns. Chuck

I have a new Prather 260 Sharpened Balanced Polished for a 3/16 shaft looking to trade for an Octura X457/2 new or in very good condition. Thanks Chuck

Hi I purchased an OPS 67 with the slide carb setup and did not get any paperwork with the engine. Does anyone know what the recommended factory starting needle settings are ? Are the slide type carbs anygood? I am new to nitro so any info would be great. Thanks Chuck

Hey thanks for that reply. What glow plug would you suggest trying with the 50% Do the OPS 67 like a particular glow plug ? Chuck

Hey guys I am kind of new to nitro and good use some help seting up and running a scale hydro. I have a Bud T5 with an OPS 67 engine and pipe that I am puting together . It has the slide type carb and I need some ideas on carb needle settings , what glow plugs, what nitro% what props will...

Hi Thanks for posting the pics I have better pics if anyone wants them in there email Thanks Chuck

I have a Phil Thomas 1/8 T5 epoxy Hull and hardware for sale. The hull is completey finished and built. It is Painted Bud red with Pacific Graphics Budwieser decal set. All The hardware is mounted and is Speedmaster The turn fin is A custom dick Tyndl I am having trouble uploading pics...

Hi I am new to nitro. I have a 1/8 scale hydro I am building and I would like to know the difference between the Cmb 67 Goldhead and the Green head engine. Also what pipe works well with these motors. Thanks Chuck

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I have for sale a brand new never seen fuel OPS 90 and OPS muffled tuned pipe. It has a remote needle valve and comes with Aeromarine mounts and collet. I have the box and paperwork. Asking $400.00 shiped in US will consider reasonable offers. I tried uploading pics but the files were to big I...

Hi Here are a couple pics of the hydro. I will post some more when its done. Chuck