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Old 06-09-2003 | 10:37 PM
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I have heard that it is best to attach your engine to something. Can someone please give me some info on this and some photos would be greatly appreciated if avalible. I have a 91fx that I would hate to lose.
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Old 06-10-2003 | 07:08 AM
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Yes, someone just lost 2 OS 1.08's this week at a float fly. They are on the bottom somewhere!
Old 06-10-2003 | 10:25 AM
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I used a small rope fixed to one float and the other end fixed to the engine. I used a landing gear strap (one with two hole) to make a tie point on the motor by just removing one of the back plate bolts and putting it on there. I tied to the floats because I figure what ever happens the float will still float.

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Old 06-11-2003 | 06:15 PM
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Maybe a bit off the subject... But one thing I have done is use the Foam-in-a-can insulation spray in cavities in the fuse. Below the fuel tank behind the fire wall etc.. Adds a bit of weight but worth the insurance...You can then attach a cable to something in the foam..If she goes in its bound to float someway...

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