I can't find my tool!
 

Where do I turn in times of need? Why to youse-all of course.

I was thinking it was about time for me to start fine tuning my incredibly powerful and high revving Reedie engines in order to get ready for yet another triumph in th upcoming Carolina 1/2A Crew's Reedie Race Extravaganza (and Tractor Pull). But alas, I can't find my .049/.051 conrod/socket/smashing tool. I found one for an .020 but it don't fit my Golden Bee/Black Widows very well. Kittingittogether doesn't list 'em. And now I'm not even sure it "was" a Cox item but maybe just from the aftermarket? Oh help me, help me my trusted ethernet conmrades? I know I can always count on youse.

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Raymond, I've got the stuff to make one. Haven't actually done it, but I'd certainly be willing to try!

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Faililng that Davis Diesel Development has them part # PCM-5 at $12.95

http://davisdieseldevelopment.com/orderform.htm download their price list ( a .PDF file ) on page 2 under Engine Maintenance Items

so there is another option.


cheers, Graham in Embrun near Ottawa Canada

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I'll have to look buty I may have a spare from the "batch" I made up a while back.

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Raymond,

No worries my friend. One is on it's way to you!

LAter,
Tim

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You guys are too easy........I'd make him squirm!!!!!!![>:]

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Son of a gun!!! To paraphrase Jacky Gleason, "youse guys are the greatest!"

Tim, you make me feel humble - I owe you so much already!

Yes, I am humbled beyond even my renowned reputation for not blowing my own substantial horn. I, whose photo is beside the New Merriam Webster definition of modesty. I, whom youse-all think of as Mr. Meek. But now I say to you that I’m coming out of the closet! No more wimpy, namby-pamby Raymond Le-Flyer! I shan’t cower in the shadows anymore! I stand tall and shout to the screen in front of me, “I thank you!” (But just so you know, I’m still gonna try and whip your butt in the race. Hey, waddya expect, its still ME we’re dealing with here.)

CP, I just did a little "squirm" for you - but now my wife is giving me a funny look and shaking her head (like that's never happened before). Well, I know better than to try and explain. I hope you're satisfied.

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As I read that I pictured that phone TV commercial (Vonix ?) where the wife is explaining the phone while her husband is dancing around in the background. She looks back and sees him and makes an incredibly appropriately embarrassed look. :D

George

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Yes George, that's the look. My wife has been practicing it for four decades now and I haven't developed an antidote yet.

Does anyone know if there is an effective countermeasure or phrase that one can destroy the "enemy" with? I've tried, "yes, my dear" and "you're right again as always my sweet" but somehow I "don't get no sa-tis-fac-shun".

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Wink,;) Smile, :DNOD your head(yes),Clack your tongue twice(click, click),:) and point at her, with your index finger,all at the same time.You`ll get a reaction,maybe some action too..

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I wink at her and remind her that SHE chose me out of all humankind.[8D]

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Youse guys must have more powerful 'winks' than I do - either that or I've worn mine out.

But all this 'wink' talk reminds me of one of my favorite Monty Python routines; "nudge, nudge, wink, wink, you're wife a goer huh, nudge, nudge, candid photos, wink, wink, say no more, say no more."

Actually, that rivals the fish dance and the marathon footrace for incontinents. Oh, the Norwegian Blue Parrot that's pining for the fiords. . . "I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK. . ."

Oh stop, I can't type anymore my sides hurt and there are tears in my eyes.

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Pain,,YEAH YEAH,,Ya Gotsta ,Love ,,The PAIN,,It`s a Good indication,That.,your still,ALIVE !!

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Is THAT why Cox invented those bloody spring starters - to inflict pain and build self-awareness? Well, I'll be diddley, durned. Who knew? Nudge, nudge.

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Every time I see this thread, I want to go drink till I can't find my tool and end up wetting my leg...

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PT, I personally know you can't drink till you wet you leg due to the severe case of hiccups that come first thus preventing any intake of oxyegen to allow self defication.[>:]

Spring Starter Blood!!? Paid in full! [sm=bananahead.gif]And witnessed with a small giggle by Raymond. Pit Chief Skully was much more sympathetic.:eek:

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That wasn't hiccups, I was just happy to see you...[sm=sunsmiley.gif] ;)

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note manly tape on the thumb to prevent fuel contamination and keeping the crew from noticing blood.

Thanks for the rise.[X(]

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You know you`ve got it made,when the women start asking "is That, a COX in your Pocket, or, Are you just happy to see me?"LOL

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Stop youse guys! You're gonna bring back those side pains and tears (but no dampness - yet).

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Tim,

Your package arrived yesterday. Thank you! Thank you! Now where did I put that five pound sledge?

One last question; olde tyme wisdom indicates that one should always lubricate both ends of the con rod before the first run. In fact Boca Bearings sells a fancy lubricant (read that, expensive) for the purpose. Anyway, my instinct is to use that or sewing machine oil on the ball joint before striking with the sledge (OK, the first light tap. Youse guys are SO picky). Here's the question, do youse-all tap dry or wet?

("Is that a Cox in your pocket..." Jeeze Louise.)

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Raymond,

Glad it made it there. Just dip everything in some fuel and call it good enough and start wacken'.

LAter,
Tim