[NSRCA-discussion] OS160 Longevity

[Bob Harden]

Hello Brian,

I had approximately 50 flights on my OS 1.60 before it lost power (also had a warbling sound) and I had to replace the rear bearing.  I installed a stainless steel bearing for longevity.  The engine again has good performance.

Bob 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Brian Billings 
  To: 'NSRCA Mailing List' 
  Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 7:22 PM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] OS160 Longevity


  Mike, have you already come back from the dark side? Is the OS160 in the Black Magic? I ask because I am on the DZ160 OS160 fence and am running out of time to decide! 

   


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  Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] OS160 Longevity

   

  I know this may sound like a smart a-- remark, 'but I'm still waiting for the dreaded OS160 rear bearing failure.  I know it will probably happen when I least want it to, but I've got about a hundred flights on 'mine with the stock bearing and it just keeps on running like new.  I have had a once in a while stutter when it went vertical, but got so much power it just keeps going anyway.  I run OMEGA 15% and OS type F plug, Perry pump.  I flew 6 rounds today, set the ATV to 80%, way too much power on cool days:-) Thanks to Jon and Bob for all their tips, oh and Art too. Noe that I've said this it'll probably croak the next time I fly.

   

   

  Mike H.

   

   

   



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