Orakal-1

I am refurbishing an old FS91S and found the bigend bush is worn oval and needs to be replaced. The best way I suppose is to buy a new con-rod but as its a discontinued model here in Australia, none are avilable, even through the suppliers, Model Engines.
Can anyone tell me if there is a scource in the US where I can get one please?. The parts listing from OS engines indicates that the con-rod from an OSFS61 will also fit as they are apparently the same part.

Many thanks

RangaDad

Bax

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It's not discontinued. Here are the stock numbers and list prices of the parts you asked about:

OSMG4012 45605000 CON ROD FS61/91 US$24.99

These parts can be ordered through any hobby retailer who sells O.S. Max engines and accessories.

Orakal-1

Hi Bill,
Many thanks for the quick reply and conrod info.
Could you recommend a hobby shop in the US which might sell me this item 'off the shelf' please, or be able to place an order with a delivery in a reasonable time frame.
Here in Australia, ordering through a local model shop with the only one importer it could take several months to arrive!

Bax

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http://www.towerhobbies.com

Orakal-1

Hi Bill,

Thanks for the link to the Tower Hobbies web site. I have ordered a con-rod through their spares dept,
which should arrive in OZ in 2 weeks. Fantastic!! and cost only US$28 including postage. WOW.

Orakal-1

Hi Bax,
Received the conrod today from Tower Hobbies, 12may09, only 12 days to get to Brisbane in Oz. fantastic! Thanks T.H.
Rebuilt the engine already, total cost for new bearings and conrod including postage is US$48. Unbelievable!
Found the timing blog on the engines forum, page 20. No worries mate. I'll run it up tomoz arvo.(tomorrow afternoon)
Many thanks again, just can't get over the service and help.
O

Bax

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We're glad to hear you got things sorted-out.