RE: OS change to Nickel Plating instead of Chrome?
I have several OS engines that run great. I am not in the least displeased with any of them. Except my 46 FX.
I got the 46 FX when we heard every week of another 20-30 OS engines shelling their liners. OS insisted there was nothing wrong, (they still have not admitted any problem) it was owner abuse that caused the problem.
I bought the 46 FX to run myself, see how long it took to fail, I knew I wouldn't mistreat it. Put it on a Modeltech "Magic" and flew the pooh out of it. Didn't shell. Started running it harder. Kept going. Even now really mistreating it by keeping the throttle open on the down lines with an APC 12.25x3.75 prop. Must be getting 18-19K rpm. Still going.
Blasted thing wont blow up. Really disappointing.
But I still will not pay their price as a regular thing when other engines of equal or better quality can be had for a lower price.
Bill.