3M 1.40

[mdarr00 at comcast.net]

  True Turn part # TT-0814-A.  8x1.0mm Double Jam nut kit.  I do not know
the thread size in the adaptor that comes with the engine.

Mike Darr


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Uhler" <juhler at jfmolloy.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 11:06 PM
Subject: RE: 3M 1.40


> Does any one know what Tru Turn adapter is needed for the 3M?
>
> Mine has a adapter looking piece on it, but a tru turn screw does not fit.
>
> Anyone with a 3M know what screw fits this adapter?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jon
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wgalligan [mailto:wgalligan at cnbcom.net]
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 6:49 PM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: Re: 3M 1.40
>
>
> www.aeroslave.com  is also carring them.
>
> Lance is about to make a new order.  I am going for the 1.70
> ARRRGGHHHHH!!!!
>
> WG
>
> >     Eric, try http://www.buyrc.com/
> >
> > Mike Darr
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Henderson,Eric" <Eric.Henderson at gartner.com>
> > To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 7:20 PM
> > Subject: RE: 3M 1.40
> >
> >
> > I'd like to know more about the 1.70. Can someone repeat who the
importer
> is
> > please..
> >
> > Eric.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
> > [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of mdarr00 at comcast.net
> > Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 7:15 PM
> > To: discussion at nsrca.org
> > Subject: Re: 3M 1.40
> >
> >
> >     I disassembled my 3M 170, and found metal shavings in the grease for
> the
> > rear bearing.  There were other small metal shavings in various places
in
> > the engine.  I completely cleaned every part and reassembled it.
> >
> >     The connecting rod does not use bearings, it uses bushings just like
> all
> > other connecting rods.  I have not ran my engine as of yet, but it is
> > definitely a beautiful work of art, the tolerances in the engine are
nice
> > and tight, a very good sign of high quality.  The rear bearing on the
170
> > has the same i.d. and o.d. of the 140, except that it has a double row
of
> > rollers.  Boca Bearing measured the bearing on my 170 at the Toledo
show,
> > and they told me they should have the bearings available in a couple of
> > weeks.
> >
> > Mike Darr
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Woodward James R Civ 412 TW/DRP (Test Ops)"
> > <James.Woodward2 at edwards.af.mil>
> > To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 3:11 PM
> > Subject: RE: 3M 1.40
> >
> >
> > > Before running my 170, I did take off the head and backplate and look
> > > inside.  They use ball-bearings on the connecting rod If I remember
> > > correctly.  Then, I put it back together and checked all the other
bolts
> > for
> > > tightness and ran it.
> > > Jim
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: AAbdu at aol.com [mailto:AAbdu at aol.com]
> > > Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 12:08 PM
> > > To: discussion at nsrca.org
> > > Subject: Re: 3M 1.40
> > >
> > > I wouldn't necessarily suggest taking it apart, unless you just like
> doing
> > > that sort of thing. Just give it a very thourough visual inspection
and
> > keep
> > > an eye out for anything that seems to be a little "weird". At the very
> > most
> > > I might take off the head or the back plate (probably not with the
pump
> > back
> > > there)and give it a look. Mike Darr is the owner of the engine I
looked
> at
> > > and he is on the list so he would probably be able to tell you much
> better
> > > that I could what to look for. Overall I was very impressed with it.
It
> is
> > > possible but unlikely that 3M would go through the trouble of
> > manufacturing
> > > such an obviously high quality premium engine, then shoot themselves
in
> > the
> > > foot by not paying attention to an important detail like clearing all
> > milled
> > > material before final assembly.
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