OS 140 Bearings

[Rodney Tanner]

Steve
Thanks
R



--- flyboy422 at juno.com wrote:
> Rodney,
> 
>       If I wan't econo bearings, I get them locally
> for about $9.00. 
> These are the bearings similar to OEM.  They are
> used in dirt bikes and
> are readily available.  These bearings are the ones
> I referred to on the
> list as good for 100 flights.  Stainless bearings
> are available from Budd
> Engineering.  Always remove the shields and clean
> out the grease.
> Stainless bearings are good for as many as 250-300
> flights.
> 
>      I have three OS 140's. Each have over 250
> flights and I have almost
> never changed a ringed or piston. The only time was
> when a bearing failed
> at a contest (of course) and ate up the piston and
> sleeve.  All three
> engines are still cranking out RPM's,  so I don't
> have much experience in
> that area.  I would use the power level as the
> judge.
> 
>      Steve Miller
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