ORIGINAL: w8ye
Its unlikely you'll find any parts for a FP at Tower unless they are also common with the LA series?
You could just go ahead and use the FP. If it doesn't turn out for you, Maybe, you'll be back to work by then?
Enjoy,
Jim
Jim:
Turns out there are parts available for the 40FP from TH. The 35 max and some of the 40LA parts will fit.
I went to the OS engines site and looked up the old part numbers and checked for compatability.
You can use the same con. rod for the .35--40FP and the 40LA.
TH also carries the crank, case, backplate, gaskets, wrist pin, and drive washer for the 40FP.
I was surprised that TH had that many parts available. But--as stated earlier--I did have to go to the OS site and get the OEM part numbers. Then enter them into the search at TH in order to locate them.
Best thing to do is use the FP on the front and get a ball bearing engine for the rear. I'm watching 65 engines on e*b*a*y right now. One of them has gotta go for cheap--and maybe I'll get lucky and pick up a decent .40-.46 runner with ball bearings for a good price.
Doc says I'll be back on light duty in 6--8 weeks. That is---if he didn't screw up this second surgery like he did on the first one.[
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