3M Mintor 170 questions

[GW]

I am finished painting the CA Eclipse and now need to make an Engine choice. I have it setup for the OS140, but the 3M 170 looks promising. Just want to make sure parts will be available if needed. Hope to fly the CA Models Eclipse soon .


I only need to purchase some new digital servos, receiver, motor, etc.
Geez!! Bank account is going to take another hit soon.

Still Flying the Scott Dunphy designed Titan 140  I built this winter. Its a sweet plane, and the Eclipse will have a hard time winning the #1 slot from the Titan. Time will tell.

GW
Gerald









  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Anthony Abdullah 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 3:42 PM
  Subject: Re: 3M Mintor 170 questions


  GW, how is that eclipse coming?

  GW <gw at gwair.com> wrote: 
    For those in the know regarding the 3M 170::


    1: I notice the rear bearing is a double back ball bearing, I do not know what this truly means, but will Boca or the US based 3M retailers  have the replacement bearings available? Any other substitutes? Don't want to be needing a bearing in the middle of the season and be waiting for a bearing from Italy!

    2. Same question as above but regarding rings? Do the retailers like BuyRC, PlanesPlus, AeroSlave, etc, have replacements in stock, or plans to?  Again, I do not want to be without use of an engine waiting on a ring or bearing from Italy!

    3. Will the 170 be a drop in replacement for the OS 140? I have heard the bolt patterns are the same, but what about the position of the nose ring, exhaust,etc? Completely interchangeable with no refitting needed?


    Many Thanks

    GW


    cc: Don Kanak, Lance at Areoslave
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