More Webra problems

[tony at radiosouthrc.com]

Jerry:

I'm not condemning the Webras, but I have seen at least 4 different pattern
pilots with virtually the same problems.  One gets about 2 gallons of fuel
through it, then cannot make it run.  Seems like the problem is in the pump.
Horizon is good about replacing them, but the owner is really getting tired
of it....

I know you can have problems with all engines... I sell lots of YS parts...

Horizon seems to know there is a problem, but Webra just has not got it
going.

Kinda reminds me of the days when you purchased an engine, then had to
purchase an after-market connecting rod, modify or replace the carb, and put
in a better rear bearing BEFORE you put the first tank of fuel in the
engine.....


Tony Stillman
Radio South
3702 N. Pace Blvd.
Pensacola, FL 32505
1-800-962-7802
www.radiosouthrc.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Budd" <jbudd at QNET.COM>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: More Webra problems


> Tony,
>
> I wouldn't suggest drawing such a conclusion about a motor based on
> observations at one contest.  I could make the exact same statement
> about the YS DZ's based on what I saw at the Nats, and I don't think
> anybody would dispute that YS has had some great motors over the
> years.
>
> Maybe I'm just extremely fortunate, but I had 6 Webra 61RE's with
> DynaMix carbs back in the 80's and they all ran very well.  The Webra
> 145's and 160's I've run the past few years have performed every bit
> as reliable if not better.  Every motor can have its problems, at the
> 02 Nats I didn't get a flight off on Monday in Masters because of
> OS140RX carb mid-range transition problems.
>
> To be honest, most of the time when I see a problem with a motor,
> it's an operator error (me included), either in not setting up the
> motor properly, or misdiagnosing a motor system problem (again me
> included).  I tend not to place blame on a motor design until there
> is a large database of credible user info that suggests a systemic
> problem.
>
> Just my $0.02 worth.
>
> Jerry
>
>
> >Based on what I saw at the Nats, Webra needs to get their act
> >together.  I used Webras for many years, but they just have not made
> >another engine that will run consistently since the .61 RE.
> >Tony Stillman
> >Radio South
> >3702 N. Pace Blvd.
> >Pensacola, FL 32505
> >1-800-962-7802
> ><http://www.radiosouthrc.com>www.radiosouthrc.com
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: <mailto:GAA at owt.com>Gordon Anderson
> >To: <mailto:discussion at nsrca.org>discussion at nsrca.org
> >Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 4:58 PM
> >Subject: More Webra problems
> >
> >I thought I dad the Webra problems solved but this turns out not to
> >be the case. Today I had 2 more dead stick landings. In over a dozen
> >flights I have had only 3 power on landings. I'm done with this
> >thing.
> >
> >I'm interested in recommendations for a replacement 2 stroke. I
> >can't seem to find a OS 1.40RX. I have had good luck with the OS
> >1.60 but I don't want to hack up the fuse for the wrap around
> >header. Anyone have feedback on the Mintor?
> >
> >If you are thinking about a webra, DON'T
> >
> >--Gordon
>
>
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