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Old 07-07-2009, 03:04 PM
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Nelson is not taking orders for new engines. Are they closing or maybe being sold? Does anyone know?[]
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Old 07-07-2009, 03:06 PM
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I do not know but the economy may be a factor...
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Old 07-07-2009, 03:15 PM
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Henry's retiring. There's a thread or two in the racing forums about it.
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Old 07-16-2009, 08:41 PM
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I got a brand new Nelson 50 looking for a good home 50% of what I paid for it, 3 extra plugs
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Are you sure it is a 50? I didn't know Nelson made a 50.

Anyway, How much?

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Old 07-16-2009, 10:51 PM
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I was fortunate to stumble upon one recently, its a Q500 motor ... wonder how much better it performs than then Jett Q500?
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yes nelson made .50 engines...
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Old 07-17-2009, 10:30 AM
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I was fortunate to stumble upon one recently, its a Q500 motor
If it is a .50 it is not a Q500 engine. Q500 engnes are max .40 cu in.

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Ed ... yeah, I know, the Q500s are only .40 sized.
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sorry guys, the motor is sold

Yes it is a sport .50 Nelson with Super Tigre carb.
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