OS 15 ? How good is it ?
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OS 15 ? How good is it ?
I´m looking for a .15 engine, so I found an used OS .15 engine in the local e-bay at a good price and I want to know if it´s a good engine or I have to save my $$$ for better stuff. Thanks in advance.
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RE: OS 15 ? How good is it ?
I have several of them: OS.15FP - stout, dependable power AND very quiet. Older OS MAX 15 - Not sure what it's designation is but it's the one that has a baffled piston (loop scavenged) with strap on muffler. Strong runner, a little less power and somewhat noisier than the FP. It has an airbleed carb but idles well. Great little engines!
Matter of fact, I've accumulated and stored 2 extra of each of both types that will someday be on twin-engine aircraft.
Matter of fact, I've accumulated and stored 2 extra of each of both types that will someday be on twin-engine aircraft.
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RE: OS 15 ? How good is it ?
Well, it seems to be what I´m looking for. Reliable and easy to set up. Because I lost my patience very easily... but I recover it at the next day ha ha ha ...
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RE: OS 15 ? How good is it ?
My LA 15 in my Lazy Bee is a sweet sweet motor.... I wouldnt say so if it wasnt true!
I wouldny hesistate to buy another at all. Just dont pay too much for a used engine...
Any sign of the packages I sent you yet? I havent any idea how long it will take to get from Canada to Argentina...
Andrew
I wouldny hesistate to buy another at all. Just dont pay too much for a used engine...
Any sign of the packages I sent you yet? I havent any idea how long it will take to get from Canada to Argentina...
Andrew
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AJ: No signs yet. I asked at the PO and they told me that the package goes first to the Customs and then to the PO. I have to wait.
About the prices here an used OS .15 LA u$s 34 and a new .25 fp u$s 85 and a .46 fx new u$s 165. The price of the .15 is reasonable? ...
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About the prices here an used OS .15 LA u$s 34 and a new .25 fp u$s 85 and a .46 fx new u$s 165. The price of the .15 is reasonable? ...
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RE: OS 15 ? How good is it ?
ORIGINAL: Strykaas
Are they that old ?
I have a 10 year old .15 LA.
Are they that old ?
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RE: OS 15 ? How good is it ?
IMHO, FP are the fathers of the LA ... FP engines were also bushing ones, but not made of plastic, and front needle valve. My first engine was an OS.20FP that I got when I was 11 years old !