Not sure this is the right forum but anyway here goes.

I have a O.S. .46ax that has ran fine for a couple of years. All of a sudden it wont idel and has very little compression. So, I pulled out the sleeve and checked it out. I was cleaning it when I discovered the chrome had come off the sleeve. I mean the bottom of the cleaning container was covered with thye "Stuff". I've contacted O.S. and basicly they said tough. I can buy a new sleeve and piston for anound $80. Wow, the motor only cost about $120.00. Why would I want to buy a sleeve and piston and "hope" this is all that's wrong. Seems to me this is really poor consumer relations. I've checked with my club and the internet and found this is not uncommon with this engine.

This will most likely be my last ever O.S. engine unless someone has some suggestions. I'm open for comment.

Thanks.