Just got one of the new OS55AX.

I got it from TOWER. They got it to me in about 3 days. Nice service. Engine looks like a decent "almost 60". I'd say it's as strongly built as any of the previous 60s I've seen. We'll see how it runs Sunday.

One troubling detail.
The TOWER advertisement says in a number of places that the engine comes with a 90degree adapter so you can mount the muffler normally or sideways and you won't have to buy and expensive Pitts style muffler if you buy this one.

Guess what. It didn't come with any adapter. And when I called Tower's Customer Service, they said I'd have to call Hobbico about that. ???? whatever..... Called Hobbico and they basically said they'd check into the problem and call me back with more information. Seems it's clear, they didn't deliver what they said I was buying, but whatever.........





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