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Old 10-12-2009 | 09:24 AM
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Default I broke my engine!

Trying to tighten down the rear bolt on a clamp style mount, I put a little pressure on the needle valve and the plate that holds it snapped off.
This is an OS .46LA. The plate on the back of the engine is also what holds the needle valve in place.
This is an older bush engine that I bought used. Runs great but not allot of power.

How difficult is it going to be to purchase and replace this part?
While I'm at it should I do anything else to this engine?

I used epoxy to reattach but havent started the engine.
Seems like the needle valve would still function. The only thing holding it ( if not for the epoxy ) would be the fuel lines.
I would like to fix it properly over the winter.

Thanks

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