46SF or 46FX ?
10-03-2002 | 10:51 AM
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From: Izmir/TURKEY
46SF or 46FX ?
someone explained 46SF as a frankenstein...right?
or do you advice 46FX...
one q more...for vmar extra 300L (60"WS) which engine i may
prefer bigger than .46 size...
thanx
or do you advice 46FX...
one q more...for vmar extra 300L (60"WS) which engine i may
prefer bigger than .46 size...
thanx
10-03-2002 | 12:02 PM
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46SF or 46FX ?
The OS 46SF is not currently being produced. It is from 10 - 15 years ago. It is a very fine - likable engine that is easy to start and adjust. It doesn't have as much all out power as the FX version. It is about 400 rpm less with the same prop.
The OS 46 FX is current production. They are a fine engine too. However, they sometimes have a quality problem with the cylinder peeling. This problem is variable. You may get one that runs forever and is the greatest engine ever built. But you could also have cylinder failure after failure.
Good luck,
Jim
The OS 46 FX is current production. They are a fine engine too. However, they sometimes have a quality problem with the cylinder peeling. This problem is variable. You may get one that runs forever and is the greatest engine ever built. But you could also have cylinder failure after failure.
Good luck,
Jim
10-03-2002 | 09:21 PM
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46SF or 46FX ?
Originally posted by w8ye
The OS 46 FX is current production. They are a fine engine too. However, they sometimes have a quality problem with the cylinder peeling. This problem is variable. You may get one that runs forever and is the greatest engine ever built. But you could also have cylinder failure after failure.
The OS 46 FX is current production. They are a fine engine too. However, they sometimes have a quality problem with the cylinder peeling. This problem is variable. You may get one that runs forever and is the greatest engine ever built. But you could also have cylinder failure after failure.
10-03-2002 | 10:58 PM
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46SF or 46FX ?
People are still having some trouble. Apparently there must be some old stock remaining out there for people to still be having trouble?
I have two and they have been perfect. Never any problem. But people are still complaining on here. They even complain about some of the replacement ones that Hobbico is sending out.
Keep your fingers crossed
Jim
I have two and they have been perfect. Never any problem. But people are still complaining on here. They even complain about some of the replacement ones that Hobbico is sending out.
Keep your fingers crossed
Jim
