O.S. 60GT
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This will replace the 55GT which was far too problematic to be considered a true O.S.
This will replace the 55GT which was far too problematic to be considered a true O.S.
Plus it's front mounted carb made installation in some cowled models quite challenging.
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Strange how they have migrated towards the more conventional gasser layout with a separate plated cylinder and rear intake. Even the cylinder fin spacing is more typical of gas engines. I suspect the intake port layout w/o boost port won't be a problem if the ports are well done. This should be a much cheaper engine for them to produce and it wouldn't surprise me if the cylinder actually comes out of China!
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Quite likely. I believe tehy ahve finally started to wake up to the requirements of LSA pilots and airframes.
Light, torquey engines that are available ate reasonable cost (O.S. will always be a price leader but that does not mean stupid expensive).
They ahve realised that theres a recession going on and that the bread and butter is now in the 30cc and 50cc classes as far as gas engines go.
Anyone likely to buy a ARF suited for 1.20 2Stroke glow to 2.202stroke and equivalent 4 stroke will likely look for a lower operating cost gasser instead.
Bread and butter in the entry level is still a .46Glow or .55 and the new 46AX being based on the 55AX platform seems to bare that out.
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RE: O.S. 60GT
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ignition problems mostly (easily solved with a RCEXL unit) but also carb issues, and then the odd user issue due to misinterpretting the aforementioned issues and leaning out the engines too much.
ignition problems mostly (easily solved with a RCEXL unit) but also carb issues, and then the odd user issue due to misinterpretting the aforementioned issues and leaning out the engines too much.
Most recent failures I've seen is broken crank pins. In one case it was the the owners 2nd unit.
It was O.S first gasser and I dont think they completely thought through how get their glow engine market become sensitive to the challenges of gassers.
The 33GT is a massively better engine so I think the 22 (although portly) will be good as well and since the 60 will follow a proven formula I'm guessing OS won't get it wrong this time.
That said, theres plenty of people who did not have issues with the 55GT.
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I've been flying the GT55 all summer, once broke in its a very powerful engine, no issues what so ever from the engine, Can't say the same by the owner. Sounds really good with the Slimline muffler, a nice low growl to it. Trust me you will like this engine, and this is from a person who actually owes one.
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That is some kind of handsome....love the look of that mill.
That is some kind of handsome....love the look of that mill.
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I hated the GT-55, I had ignition issues amongst other things. A friend is running the GT-33 and it is very smooth, good power, but likes to start in reverse sometimes. My biggest issue with OS is Tower being the importer and the lousy service of their "Hobby services" branch.
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The con rod is not bushed. I copied the photo and enlarged it to make sure. I see bearings on the rod's ends.
I'd find bushings on a gas rod's ends hard to believe from any manufacturer let alone OS. The engine may have other faults but the rod's ends are possibly not included on that list
I'd find bushings on a gas rod's ends hard to believe from any manufacturer let alone OS. The engine may have other faults but the rod's ends are possibly not included on that list
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I have been running the 55 on a Yak for two years and it runs great. It was one of the first off the lot that I picked up from Tower. I have nothing but good things to say about it, very powerful and reliable and well built. I have another one NIB also.
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The con rod is not bushed. I copied the photo and enlarged it to make sure. I see bearings on the rod's ends.
I'd find bushings on a gas rod's ends hard to believe from any manufacturer let alone OS. The engine may have other faults but the rod's ends are possibly not included on that list
The con rod is not bushed. I copied the photo and enlarged it to make sure. I see bearings on the rod's ends.
I'd find bushings on a gas rod's ends hard to believe from any manufacturer let alone OS. The engine may have other faults but the rod's ends are possibly not included on that list