OS140RX Bearings

[Ed Hartley]

Hi All,

Ron, I guess I have been lucky! You saw the thing run at Knoxville. Makes lots of power still! When the bearings crap, I will let ya'll know if they were FI bearings! Based on what I'm hearing, I bet they are. I will certainly use the FI bearings when I have to replace these based on what you guys have been saying

I run the fuel out to get rid of the nitro, alcohol and empty the pump. No moisture to speak of this way. !

I ordered a set of BOCA bearings the day I purchased this motor because of the reports I heard. They are still in the wrappings. 

I log all the flights with each plane I own. For example, this plane is the Viper you see on my web site. (http://www.rcpattern.com) Since Dennis Hunt converted it to a Viper (FAI) it has 570 flights. He converted it to the FG model and added the latest wing and vertical fin and since then it has 272 flights. I didn't keep the original numbers on it's life as a plain Jane Viper, but you could probably add another four or five hundred flights. (This grand total would be on the fuselage and stabilizer.) You can't beat wooden planes for updating! Having the manufacturer twenty miles from your house doesn't hurt either! I suggest you do this as it sure gives you accurate information. I did this in the old, old days when I flew control line speed!

I started a page some time ago for the input of two-cycle information. http://www.rcpattern.com/2cycle.htm This page has a lot of good information from some very good pilots. If any of you care to partake, please do so!

Happy fathers day to all the Dads,
Ed Hartley
roho2 at rcpattern.com

----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Steven Maxwell 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:14 PM
  Subject: Re: OS140RX Bearings


   Funny I'm starting my second season on the RX with FI bearings and I never run fuel out. 15% Coolpower and Bolly muffler.
  Steve Maxwell


    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Scott Anderson 
    To: discussion at nsrca.org
    Sent: 6/16/2005 9:12:52 PM 
    Subject: Re: OS140RX Bearings


    Vincente,

    Ed's motor is NOT the FI..  I fly with him and it's true he just runs out the fuel after the last flight and no after run or anything.. motor still smooth... 

    Scott
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: vicenterc at comcast.net 
      To: discussion at nsrca.org ; discussion at nsrca.org 
      Cc: Ed Hartley 
      Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 9:29 PM
      Subject: Re: OS140RX Bearings


      Is your OS the FI version?  That could be te reason since that version comes already wint SS bearing.  

      Vicente

        -------------- Original message -------------- 

        > I flew flight number 220 on the original bearings today! I run the engine 
        > dry at the end of the day! Cool Power Pattern 25%. 
        > 
        > Ed Hartley 
        > roho2 at rcpattern.com 
        > 
        > ----- Original Message ----- 
        > From: "Verne Koester" 
        > To: 
        > Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 2:35 PM 
        > Subject: Re: OS140RX Bearings 
        > 
        > 
        > > Amram, 
        > > You're probably already on borrowed time. You need the rear bearing for 
        > > the EFI version of the 1.4 which is a sealed stainless bearing. The O.S. 
        > > part number is 29430010. You'll get between 300-500 flights with this 
        > > bearing. The original bearing is usually only good for 3 - 5 gallons of 
        > > fuel. 
        > > 
        > > Verne 
        > > 
        > > 
        > > ----- Original Message ----- 
        > > From: "Amram Private" 
        > > To: 
        > > Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 1:45 PM 
        > > Subject: OS140RX Bearings 
        > > 
        > > 
        > >> Hello to all 
        > >> My OS140RX already accumulated 15 hours and I am thinking of purchasing 
        > >> set of bearings to be ready for the days. 
        > >> I heard many opinions on this issue. I'll be happy if those who are 
        > >> experienced will advise... 
        > >> Thanks in advance to all answers 
        > >> Amram Leshed 
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