OS140RX Bearings

Jim Ivey jivey61 at bellsouth.net
Thu Jun 16 19:19:00 AKDT 2005


Vincent,
There is no salt air at Ed's altitude.hehe

Jim Ivey

> 
> From: vicenterc at comcast.net
> Date: 2005/06/16 Thu PM 10:37:49 EDT
> To: discussion at nsrca.org,  <discussion at nsrca.org>
> CC: "Scott Anderson" <scott at rcfoamy.com>
> Subject: Re: OS140RX Bearings
> 
> 
> I think Ed is very lucky.  Probably, OS run out of standard bearings and they put an FI bearing in his motor.  It is evident that the common denominator is that you can not get more than 30-50 flights from the original bearing.  My OS 140 RX has more than 300 flights after replacing the original bearing with SS bearing.  Yes, I still run dry the motor and leave the piston in top dead center.
> 
> Vicente
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> 
> 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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