OS140RX Bearings

[vicenterc at comcast.net]

There is not salt air in Kansas City also.  My original bearing went out in less than two or three gallons.  I really lost track how many gallons I already used in this engine after I installed the FI bearings.  However,  I remember that I replaced it before going to the Nats in 2003.  Therefore, the bearing has been there for two seasons already.  That should be around 300-400 flights.

Vicente

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> 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, 
> > CC: "Scott Anderson" 
> > 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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