OS .46fx liner peeling?
08-01-2003, 04:42 PM
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I have had this engine for awhile now,and it has always been a great running engine.I have not flown it for about a month and it was oiled on the last flight.I took it to the field the other day and it would not run more than 1/2 throttle.I could not get this engine to run right.So,I took the carb off and cleaned it,changed all the fuel lines,glow plug and a new gallon of fuel.Nothing helped,so I figured I would check the gaskets.I took the head off and I can see streaks of brass in the liner.I guess this is caused by poor quality liner coating?? It has very little power,but great compression.I checked the price on a new piston and liner Wow, OS is proud of their parts. $66 for the parts.Any ideas on repair or should I buy another? $66 for the parts and the shipping is kinda a tough call for a 2 stroker.
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08-01-2003, 05:53 PM
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OS .46fx liner peeling?
Depending upon the exact age of your engine, it may or may not be the peeling difficulty of a few years ago. O.S. changed plating about 3 years ago, or so. Engines made after that haven't had any particular difficulties.
If you think it's a bad liner, send it to us for evaluation. If we think it's non-warranty, we'd let you know.
If you think it's a bad liner, send it to us for evaluation. If we think it's non-warranty, we'd let you know.
08-01-2003, 06:12 PM
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I will not have a a receipt, does that matter? I thought it was strange that it started running bad all of a sudden.How do you determine if it is a warranty claim?
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HMMMmmm.... I also have a serious problem with a brand new 46 FX it was baught about 6 months ago new over the counter. Ive fallowed all break in procedures and am really dissapointed. Im hearing a serious rattle from the engine,poor acceleration and serious loss of RPMs .On the last flight i landed the airplane and noticed that the exhaust on the plane was black,the motor probobly only has about 20 flights. I also notice a grinding noise from the engine when free spinning by hand.NOT GOOD
anyone else have this problem before?Im shipping it soon for warrenty work.thanks JAY
anyone else have this problem before?Im shipping it soon for warrenty work.thanks JAY
08-27-2003, 01:08 AM
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Bax,
I want to commend you guys on the fast and friendly service!! You guys received my engine on the 18 th of this month and I got it back on the 26 th. Very good turn around.
I want to commend you guys on the fast and friendly service!! You guys received my engine on the 18 th of this month and I got it back on the 26 th. Very good turn around.
