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cleaning an .020 - 11/15/2004 2:42:26 AM   
1/2alover


 

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Status: offline 		I know you guys can help,I was given a cox pee wee .020 by a friend and its pretty gummed up.Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to get it in running condition.He said it was only ran a couple of times,but the piston and needle are gummed up.It looks fairly new.If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.Thank you
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RE: cleaning an .020 - 11/15/2004 3:11:18 AM   
Larry Driskill



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Status: offline 		I would remove the tank and glow plug and soak it all in kerosene for a couple of days and then wash in hot soapy water, dry quickly and oil it all before reassembly.


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RE: cleaning an .020 - 11/15/2004 4:13:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		I got me a can of MEK from home depot and it rocks for freeing up the gummies. I hasn't hurt any plastic on my medallions or tee dees or reedies.. Gotta use it outside tho. whew!


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RE: cleaning an .020 - 11/15/2004 4:21:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		Denatured alcohol works fine and it's one pof the constituents of the fuel so you won't have to worry about disolving anything. Dry parts well and oil generously.

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RE: cleaning an .020 - 11/15/2004 4:52:08 AM   
1/2alover


 

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Status: offline 		Thank's guys for the advice,now I just have to try and find the tool set that comes with the pee wee .020.If anybody has an extra set and wants to sell them let me know

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RE: cleaning an .020 - 11/15/2004 1:39:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		Remove the needle and glow plug if you can and remove the tank assembly. Immerse the whole engine in fuel for a few minutes or squirt fuel on the parts. An old toothbrush is good for brushing the parts. Take care around the reed assembly.

Wash parts with soap and water. Dry thoroughly. Oil parts and reassemble.

DO NOT leave it sitting in fuel for a long time. Bad things can happen.

George

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RE: cleaning an .020 - 11/15/2004 2:18:07 PM   
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You can order them at towerhobbies, very cheap stuff (www.towerhobbies.com)

Only con is that I have to pay 30 bucks shipment :P So i probably order a complete Cox PT-19 control line trainer with accessories. Have to give that a try, CL flying

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