OS 1.40 bearings

[W. Eddie Batchelor]

I just searched the RC Universe forum for "bearing wear". I saw 1 post by Mark Novack dated 8-02. It had only 2 individual responses. curious ??

I'm a "newbie" to pattern -just joined NSRCA last month. I've always been a OS fan. I've been hearing of you guys bearing probs and it seems to be not receiving much attention. I agree -someone needs to stir this pot :-)

Eddie Batchelor
DeQuincy, La. 

AMA 80330
NSRCA 3584
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Keith Hoard 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 6:28 PM
  Subject: Re: OS 1.40 bearings


      Well, I haven't operated my OS 1.40 yet.  It's still in the garage awaiting the completion of my Titan.  I'm not sure it would be fair for me to pose a question with third-hand knowledge.


  Keith L. Hoard
  Cordova, TN
  khoard at midsouth.rr.com

   While President Bush was ...[at the G-8 summit in Evian, France], a lot of protesting. People throwing rocks, breaking windows. Great, now the French start fighting. ....   - Jay Leno


    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Dave Smith 
    To: discussion at nsrca.org 
    Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 4:56 PM
    Subject: Re: OS 1.40 bearings


    Keith:    Why not pose this question to Bill Baxter,head of the O.S.Service department?
    You can reach him via RC Universe,in the O.S.Engine portion where various manufacturer's reps answer questions about their particular product.
    This will also ensure a fair bit of worldwide publicity.

    Dave
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Keith Hoard 
      To: discussion at nsrca.org 
      Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 1:04 PM
      Subject: Re: OS 1.40 bearings


      Has anyone, especially someone who is sponsored by OS, talked to them about the rear bearing problems with the OS 1.40?  Is there anything they can or will do?  Is O.S. working on a solution?  


      Keith L. Hoard
      Cordova, TN
      khoard at midsouth.rr.com

       While President Bush was ...[at the G-8 summit in Evian, France], a lot of protesting. People throwing rocks, breaking windows. Great, now the French start fighting. ....   - Jay Leno


        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: Dave Smith 
        To: discussion at nsrca.org 
        Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 10:19 AM
        Subject: Re: OS 1.40 bearings


        Wayne:  I have run .61's,with both seals in, and only one seal in,and it made no difference.
        I suspect it would be the same with the 1.40, BUT if a seal should let go,it would be hard on the piston/cylinder assembly.
        I never removed any grease.  It will be gone after a run or three.

        Dave


          ----- Original Message ----- 
          From: Wayne Galligan 
          To: discussion at nsrca.org 
          Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 11:49 AM
          Subject: OS 1.40 bearings



          After extracating the bearing last night my suspicions where confiremed.
          The bearing was rusty and was rather rough.   New bearings from Purvis going
          in tonight..  BTW $14.95 ea for bearings by Bearings liimited #61904-2RS.

          Do you guys remove the seal or leave it in?  I have heard of doing it both
          ways.

          Wayne

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