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Old 03-21-2013 | 07:02 AM
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Does anyone know how to get in touch with Frank Bowman? I'd like to get some of his rings.
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Old 03-21-2013 | 07:13 AM
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Try his email [email protected]

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Thats the best way
Old 03-21-2013 | 07:34 AM
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Thats the only way unless some has his phone number, like me.
Old 03-21-2013 | 08:37 AM
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He he he he
Old 03-21-2013 | 08:49 AM
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don't talk to long,he has said that he is swamp with ordres and can't keep up and is thinking of getting out of it.
Old 03-21-2013 | 08:57 AM
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It sure would be nice if he expanded his operation. Hire some people and grow.
Old 03-21-2013 | 09:36 AM
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Sure don't want to lose him. I'll keep it so short he'll wonder if I actually called.
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what is a bowman ring?
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Frank Bowman makes extremely high quality piston rings for just about any model engine but they are especially beneficial when replacing stock engines on most chineese gas engines.

If he doesn't have what you need, you send him the piston and jug and he creates the ring and you get a ring or set for free so he can stock them for future orders.
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what is a bowman ring?
Frank Bowman is a gentleman that makes very high quality replacement piston rings for model engines of all sizes. He also makes rings for other applications. His rings are noted for their excellent fit, quick break in and in general an increase in engine performance.

He can be reached at [email protected]
Old 03-21-2013 | 11:11 AM
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Frank Bowman is world renowned for his piston rings, literally. If he is seriously thinking of getting out of his work, better buy 2 or 3 sets.
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Don't worry closet guy, I don't and won't call him. I use the email address, that way he can respond when HE is available and has the time.
Old 03-21-2013 | 07:28 PM
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Ibought a Bowman ring and it worked perfect and I would buy again ,had no problems be patient though. A+ service. Found out about him here on RCU.
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I received a letter from his wife, stating that he has some health problems and is now taking a short break. She said he will be back asap. Good luck, red
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No wonder I haven't heard back from him.
Old 03-22-2013 | 06:24 AM
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I received a letter from his wife, stating that he has some health problems and is now taking a short break. She said he will be back asap. Good luck, red
I am really sorry to hear that......

I toohad excellent service from Frank. His ring in my DLE35RA. I only have one tank full through the engine in a bench run (maybe 10 minutes), and I do believe the sealand compression arebetter than expected after only one run....

I hope he is back to good health soon. I've had my share of poor health in 2012 and early 2013 and it's no picnic
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don't talk to long,he has said that he is swamp with ordres and can't keep up and is thinking of getting out of it.
Yes the last time I talked to him he was getting a little burned out building rings,He has created a monster.He doesn't want to work on engines does not have time.He likes to go fishing once in a while.He is a wonderful gentleman.
Let's give him a break and do not take up his time on the phone.He is too nice to tell you he is busy and does not have time to talk.
God bless you Frank .
BCCHI
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The quality of his work is incredible! I installed one of his rings in a DLE 55, shot a little oil in the cylinder and hand-flipped the engine in my hand. The ring seated enough from that first few flips that it developed enough compression to pop like an ABC-type engine. Now mounted on a P-47 and test-run, it pulls like a mule. Incredible!
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!!!.... T-u Frank B.,...!!!

Another v.happy customer (DLE 55) 4-years old, runs better than a new one...!!!

Chris

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