OS 70 Surpass - Crankcase, Repair or New?
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OS 70 Surpass - Crankcase, Repair or New?
I had a Phoenix Models Giles that went through a tree...long story.... anyway, believe it or not I didn't break the prop but managed to bend both the pushrod tubes and pushrods. That wasn't too bad until I noticed after I got the new pushrod tubes and pushrods that one of the crankcase housing has cracked where the pushrod tube goes into the crankcase, and unfortunately I don't have the peice that broke off. Tower wants about $60 for the crankcase....a little pricey I think.
However, it seems to me that there used to be a place that could repair that kind of damage to crank cases and carburator housings. Does anyone know a company that would do this?
Any suggestions and information are greatly apprecaited.
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However, it seems to me that there used to be a place that could repair that kind of damage to crank cases and carburator housings. Does anyone know a company that would do this?
Any suggestions and information are greatly apprecaited.
Thanks!
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RE: OS 70 Surpass - Crankcase, Repair or New?
hi
i think if you try to repair it it might cost you a lot. try to find a used engine from ebay. that way you will have more spare parts. if you are lucky you could find an engine with other problems but with good cranckcase really cheap.
i think if you try to repair it it might cost you a lot. try to find a used engine from ebay. that way you will have more spare parts. if you are lucky you could find an engine with other problems but with good cranckcase really cheap.
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RE: OS 70 Surpass - Crankcase, Repair or New?
Guitardude,
Here is another option. [link]http://www.durafix.com/[/link] Check out the video. I haven't tried it yet but I am going to order some just to keep in the shop.
Here is another option. [link]http://www.durafix.com/[/link] Check out the video. I haven't tried it yet but I am going to order some just to keep in the shop.
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RE: OS 70 Surpass - Crankcase, Repair or New?
Don, Thanks a bunch for the link that looks like pretty amazing stuff. it appears you get quite a few rods for the price. That's cheaper than the crankcase!
Thanks again, gotta go E-mail that link to my buddies!
Thanks again, gotta go E-mail that link to my buddies!
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RE: OS 70 Surpass - Crankcase, Repair or New?
Hi guys, Don, thanks again for the link to Durafix, got a hold of them and they let me order a 1/2 pound kit of Durafix for $22.00 shipped to my door. I'll try to remeber to post some before and after pictures of the repair. I actually sent the guy at Durafix an E-mail with a couple of pictures of the crank case, he said it should be no problem at all to repair the crankcase with Durafix. I guess I'll find out. I also found out that he had been to our Robin Blythe Fly In a couple of years ago. Really nice guy, full of information and tips.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!