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Annealing, tempering, hardening, etc... I always thought annealing meant softening metal (so you could bend it easier, etc.) and the way you did that was to heat the metal cherry red and let it cool S | Jim Duda | Dec-25-00 05:29 AM by Jake | 6 | 387 |
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PAMPA RULES or AMA,FIA This could be part of the discution in another post BUT, HOWEVER, COMMA, It seam to me that PAMPA and the AMA should TALK and get an idea on how to proceed with | Scott Riese | Dec-24-00 08:59 AM by Bigiron13 | 6 | 295 |
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Controls I've been flying stunt now for the past FOUR years and now that I'm flying in the expert class I would like to know if any one has tryed to put ADJUSTABLE linka | Scott Riese | Dec-21-00 07:09 PM by Randy | 16 | 756 |
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Tongue Mufflers Gang --
Some dumb tongue muffler questions from the resident doofus:
1. The exhaust holes go towards the outside of the circle on a profile, otherwise gunk wo | Larry F | Dec-20-00 08:43 PM by LNeumann | 3 | 419 |
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Is it CL-stunt.Com's server where the slowdown is? LAST EDITED ON Dec-02-00 AT 11:29 AM (EST)Or is it the links between South Texas and Indiana that are at fault? F | The Kiwi | Dec-19-00 03:48 PM by Scott Riese | 18 | 354 |
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Sig Mustang Stunter I have just bought this kit.I have a question.
I have 2 engines which I think will work well in it.
A NIB K&B40 and a Super tigre C35 ( the stunt version )
I ha | jacobite | Dec-19-00 09:58 AM by FKrueger | 18 | 813 |
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Prize winner for the 1500 Post I was going to give away a prize for the person who made the 1500 post on this board. Then just as I put up this notice (at 3:23 in the morning) I noticed that | LNeumann | Dec-18-00 12:43 PM by LNeumann | 6 | 333 |
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INTRO Pilots This is a program that our AMA began several years ago. It allows the "Intro Pilot" to monitor students/interested folks without the requirement that they have | peabody | Dec-18-00 12:01 PM by Brett Buck | 1 | 257 |
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Fox 35 Backplate Gasket Leak Gang --
The Fox 35 is still on the portable break-in plywood, and coming in nicely with about half a gallon of 29/5 through her.
She's got swimmer's ear, thou | Larry F | Dec-16-00 07:15 AM by Larry F | 16 | 461 |
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New Legacy Kit Brodak's new Legacy kits are finally out and I got two of them in today. This is Allen Brickhaus' 687 square inch pipe ship, although it says on the lable: "F | LNeumann | Dec-15-00 08:18 PM by LNeumann | 5 | 472 |
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The Definitive Answer As a follow up to a question under another thread concerning the legality of the Gieseke Nobler for Classic Stunt, I decided to call Bob Gieseke and ask him dir | LNeumann | Dec-14-00 05:10 PM by peabody | 14 | 435 |
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Nobler Vairiants -update and fresh appeal LAST EDITED ON Dec-10-00 AT 03:16 AM (EST)LAST EDITED ON Dec-10-00 AT 03:14 AM (EST | olivertiger | Dec-13-00 03:15 PM by LNeumann | 17 | 602 |
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Adjusatble leadouts A question to all you master builders out there. When making your adjustable leadout how sensitive do you make them? Since I have never seen 1 I assume (I know | SteveD | Dec-12-00 07:40 PM by LNeumann | 5 | 454 |
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Advantages of retiming an engine I have read several times of people retiming an engine. What all does this entail and how is it done? I have an OS40s and it runs a lot stronger than the fox | lsg3240 | Dec-11-00 06:14 PM by lsg3240 | 7 | 542 |
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Protective Coating For A Foam Wing I have an A. J. Walker 1/2 A Firebird with a foam wing. It is called "Aerofoam", and is claimed that it has built in protection from fuel.
This may be so, but | Currell | Dec-11-00 05:02 AM by Old Sourdough | 4 | 422 |
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Iskandar' Board Is Iskandar's Board down? I have not been able to get on it for over a week.
| Trashcan Man | Dec-10-00 10:02 AM by Bigiron13 | 10 | 472 |
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Website index I just stumbled across a pretty amazing website I have not seen mentioned anywhere before:
http://www.uoguelp h.ca/~antoon/website s/
Scroll down to <co | Kelvin | Dec-09-00 06:50 PM by Larry F | 3 | 374 |
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Hello, Hello Now I cant get rich quick anymore. I'll never get this blasted Honda fixed.
| jjrmjett | Dec-08-00 04:02 PM by Bob Reeves | 13 | 468 |
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OLD ENGINES for TROPHIES Do you have an old engine that is in a box doing NOTHING.
How about an engine that is past it's prime.
Or that engine that has been one that you would give to y | Scott Riese | Dec-08-00 08:23 AM by jacobite | 4 | 439 |
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Control line stunt speed! A pretty basic question I know but I often see model speeds given in secs/lap without telling us the line length - a pretty meaningless number on its own!
What | elmores | Dec-07-00 03:18 PM by LNeumann | 12 | 498 |
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Advice on a P-38 Lightning I am just doing some research. I have a Guillows Lockheed P-38L lightning kit. I am wanting to build it as a scale contender, with retracts, flaps, and thro | aphalteater1 | Dec-05-00 01:19 PM by aphalteater1 | 7 | 354 |
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Three Bladed Props Gang --
Any formulas or guidelines for relative sizes of three bladed and two bladed props? That is, if you are happy with the performance of your plane and en | Larry F | Dec-05-00 08:52 AM by Larry F | 17 | 603 |
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Pictures of your planes I had a brainstorm (after it was suggested to me by another modeler). A lot of the plans that I have listed on the Stuka Stunt website are unfamiliar to most f | LNeumann | Dec-01-00 12:12 PM by lsg3240 | 7 | 482 |
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Small Fox "Burp?" / Cold temp? I had the opportunity to fly the Akromaster and Fox .15 aluminum/ Slant plug over the weekend. The temperature was about 40 deg. I am still running 10% /25%ca | captcurt | Nov-30-00 03:22 AM by gcb | 6 | 367 |
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Fox run Got a Banshee w/ Fox 35 with Fox needle and tongue muffler. 3.5 oz unifolow 3/16 above the center of venturi. I admit to being too imptient to go through | John B. | Nov-29-00 07:21 PM by Bigiron13 | 15 | 575 |
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Next step up? Hello. I was trying to decide which airplane to build next. I have progressed to the point where my current airplane (Sig Banshee) is starting to fall apart f | lsg3240 | Nov-29-00 05:30 PM by lsg3240 | 11 | 516 |
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Big Props on Diesels ? Good Day All,
I have recently been bitten by trimming large airscrews down and mounting them on my diesel engines. My question is what are the effects on an ai | Dmacs | Nov-28-00 06:09 PM by Larry F | 3 | 329 |
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What A DAY!!! In Portland Oregon TODAY IT was one of the best days to fly, that I wish we could BOTTLE it and open at ones whim. Right now on my DECK 62 Degrees, light winds | Scott Riese | Nov-28-00 02:59 AM by Kelvin | 6 | 418 |
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planes I saw a t.v program about modle planes and they were very good.I have grown a liking to them especially the big ones and I would like if you could email me if y | eric gilroy | Nov-27-00 05:37 PM by VolvoBird | 4 | 347 |
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Tail heaviness Guys,
I am building a Shark .45 and it is coming out where the CG looks like it will be at 30-32% of the MAC. I know more modern stunt aircraft can fly with t | RocketCityJim | Nov-27-00 01:41 PM by RocketCityJim | 6 | 368 |
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Nobler variants LAST EDITED ON Oct-26-00 AT 07:20 PM (EST)I am assembling as much information as I can about the infamous (this sh | olivertiger | Nov-27-00 01:36 PM by RocketCityJim | 25 | 679 |
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Gentlemen, Start Your Engines What is your favorite battery, charger, and clip setup for sport flying?
| Larry F | Nov-25-00 10:10 PM by Currell | 22 | 573 |
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Bill Simon's P-40 Can anyone give me any documentation on Bill Simon's P-40 that was powered by an OS 35S? I need documentation for when it was first built or flown or plans pub | LNeumann | Nov-25-00 01:54 PM by Larry F | 8 | 619 |
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Thinner Does anyone have a recommendation for an thinner other than Brodak's that can be used ONLY for cleaning brushes and spray equipment that have been used to apply | VolvoBird | Nov-23-00 03:48 PM by olivertiger | 8 | 454 |
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Walt Musciano 1/2A Scientific Commerative Meet This is a reminder that on September 23, 2000 at the Gunston Flying Site in Lorton VA, the Northern Virginia Control Liners is hosting the 4th Walt Musciano 1/2 | Tom McClain | Nov-22-00 10:27 PM by Currell | 2 | 308 |
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Breaking In a New Engine You guys can do this in your sleep. Here we go. General guidelines and Fox .35 specific guidelines are needed.
Do you break it in with muffler on or off? Prop | Larry F | Nov-20-00 09:09 AM by Alan Hahn | 17 | 528 |
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Help with RCOline I have just loaded WIN 2000 on my machine at work. Now it won't post to RCOnline, says I'm not registered. Try to re-register and it say already registered. Eve | wyrflyr | Nov-20-00 07:12 AM by LNeumann | 1 | 306 |
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Adjustable tip weight boxes and adjustable leadouts I have got back into contol line flying after a 35 year lapse. So much has changed.
While reading the thread about the Twister I saw references to adjustabl | jmcconville | Nov-20-00 01:31 AM by Kelvin | 7 | 470 |
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Weight and other issues OK, I've gotten the basic airframe completed on my new world beater. Without engine or other powertrain components, flaps, elevators, cowl or gear, I'm sitting | Randy | Nov-19-00 11:39 PM by Scott Riese | 17 | 629 |
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Carbon Fibre Pushrods - Central Hobbies Central Hobbies sells carbon fibre pushrods. How to I attach these to the standard 3/32nd hole on the my control horn. There was an ad in Stunt News a while b | Buzzman | Nov-17-00 10:01 AM by Nils | 12 | 485 |
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FUN Swap Meet! The Garden State Circle Burners are hosting the largest and best Swap Meet in the area on November 19th, 2000. The site is the Wayne Firehall #1, just north of | peabody | Nov-16-00 02:13 PM by peabody | 1 | 352 |
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Mr. Neumann, how'd ya do it? I saw one of your FP 40's for the first time at a contest recently and was impressed with the consistency of the run. Very little difference in lap speed from | mrwhizkers | Nov-15-00 07:15 AM by LNeumann | 3 | 500 |
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Fiberglass Molding I've been watching one of Windy's videos about making fiberglass cowls. What are other's experiences doing this? What sort of mold material do you use? Is the l | Randy | Nov-14-00 09:38 PM by Howard Rush | 5 | 345 |
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Compressors and Sprayers You guys have been great, and I have had a much easier time getting back into this hobby than I thought possible, thanks to the great support from this forum.
| Larry F | Nov-13-00 06:17 PM by Larry F | 3 | 432 |
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To build or not to build? Here is the problem. Got back from a swap meet where I got for a song. A full kit green box Nobler,the Gieske(TopFlight)Nob ler in a box and a Sterling Ringmater | SteveD | Nov-13-00 03:59 PM by SteveD | 8 | 369 |
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Balsa Molding LAST EDITED ON Nov-05-00 AT 02:36 AM (EST)I'm trying out doing molded fuselage blocks. I've read a bit about it, b | Randy | Nov-11-00 12:49 PM by Randy | 11 | 517 |
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Logout No big deal, but I can't logout. I have tried several ways, but the little padlock says I am still in. What happens when I just shut down without logging out? D | Larry F | Nov-10-00 07:45 PM by LNeumann | 1 | 246 |
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larry cunningham's New Mexico Universal Engine Mounting System What is this and how much does it cost?
I am thinking of building a U-key 35 and would like to try it with as many different motors as possible - I was going t | the_elmores | Nov-08-00 09:25 PM by Steve Helmick | 2 | 364 |
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Thunder Tigre .46 Pro -- even close??? HI -- I was looking at a TT .46 Pro in an add for the first time the other day, and couldn't help notice the resemblance to the venerable Supertigre. Has anyone | EJV | Nov-07-00 11:28 AM by Jerry | 2 | 402 |
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Wire vs Cable Forget the rules for a moment. From a flyability, durability, safety, and ease of use point of view what would you fly (length, dia, type) on an old Plain Jane | Larry F | Nov-04-00 01:10 PM by Old Sourdough | 8 | 413 |
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4 Stoke Recommendations I had my first experience with a 4 Stoke engine the other day. Other than weight, what are the downsides. I saw a Saito 53 turning a 14x5 prop that seemed to ru | Randy | Nov-03-00 09:27 PM by Randy | 4 | 529 |
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Finishing Questions I have some finishing questions that I hope someone will help me with. The planes in question have been prepared with all and only Brodak paint products.
1) In | VolvoBird | Nov-02-00 03:48 PM by VolvoBird | 2 | 452 |
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Thunder Tiger GP.42 vs Tower .40 Tower Hobbies has the Tower .40 engine for $49.99 and the Thunder Tiger GP .42 engine for $52.99. Has anybody used the TT GP .42 engine? How does it compare t | Kurt | Nov-01-00 07:52 AM by LNeumann | 3 | 588 |
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Silkspan Trivia Let this thread die a quick and natural death. Does anyone remember when silkspan first came to the model world? And why? And what it is used for outside of our | Larry F | Nov-01-00 02:37 AM by The Kiwi | 1 | 375 |
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Solid Wing Trainer
I am putting together a trainer for my 10 year old. The plane will have a Fox 15 slant plug in the nose. The wing for the first one will be solid - e.g. just | bkruger | Oct-31-00 07:57 PM by Larry F | 4 | 357 |
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Talc for Filler I have been unable to find talc that is not medicated or scented. Does anyone have a brand name and/or source of plain talc that can be used for filler with Br | VolvoBird | Oct-31-00 03:46 PM by VolvoBird | 14 | 479 |
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Paint Compatibility Guys,
I seem to have lost my paint compatibility chart when I moved. Does anyone know if Rustoleum is compatable over Lusterkote?
Thanks all,
Rocket City Ji | RocketCityJim | Oct-31-00 05:38 AM by Zuriel | 5 | 362 |
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Slobbering Rich to Full Bore What would cause an engine to be running so rich on the ground it barely makes it into the air but once it gets airborne it almost immediately goes to full bore | Crap Shoot | Oct-30-00 08:14 PM by The Kiwi | 11 | 553 |
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asemmetrical question I was reading the last tip weight posts and have a question . Was the asemmetrical wing thing a bad idea or overkill at the time? it seems like you are using ve | Carlton | Oct-30-00 10:29 AM by Ken | 26 | 772 |
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SuperTiger G21 .35 I have had for some time a G21 .35 that came in a box labled to identify it as a combat engine. It has a small venturi I.D. (approximately .152 or .153) and th | KF5R | Oct-30-00 10:03 AM by Ken | 12 | 511 |
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Adhesives Hate to keep bothering you guys with old-timer questions, but another thing is nagging me. What are your modern adhesives of choice? A local guy (a radio flyer) | Larry Fulwider | Oct-27-00 07:03 AM by LNeumann | 14 | 438 |
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Landing gear How do you properly solder a washer close to a plasic wheel or nylon bellcrank without melting the plastic?
| John Bocksnick | Oct-27-00 03:43 AM by LNeumann | 1 | 349 |
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Crankshafts Len,
Or any other engine guru out there. Is there an easy way to determine if a crankshaft is bent????? Just wondering!
Rocket City Jim
| RocketCityJim | Oct-26-00 06:38 PM by Steve Helmick | 8 | 465 |
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Koverall for Hinges? Even though they present some construction and finishing difficulties, I have a preference for cloth hinges applied nearly full span on both flaps and elevators | VolvoBird | Oct-25-00 06:18 PM by Steve Helmick | 9 | 386 |
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Inboard engine, inboard tank I just bought a "project" modified Magician, with a nicely blended tripler on the outboard side of the nose. So it's inboard engine and tank, unless I cut the t | Currell | Oct-25-00 11:36 AM by LNeumann | 29 | 638 |
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How do you run your club? Guys, we're putting together a CL club here in northern Indiana, and it will be AMA chartered. We're looking for some ideas on the things your club does...or ha | DJMalott | Oct-24-00 05:47 PM by Steve Helmick | 3 | 267 |
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Expanded Help Section I have expanded the "Help" section on the Board. If there is a particular question not answered here that you think I should include (even if you know the answ | LNeumann | Oct-24-00 03:23 PM by LNeumann | 0 | 295 |
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Forum Structure Questions Hi folks, it's your trusty wrench in the works specialist again.
I was talking to Leonard about possibly threading the board a bit differently and he suggested | Randy | Oct-23-00 09:49 AM by Randy | 9 | 306 |
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Hip, Hip, Hurray for Leonard!!! I just wanted to note that I really appreciate Leonard putting up this board. I've just recently realized just how much. It is run at his expense with NO ADVERT | Randy | Oct-22-00 01:24 PM by LNeumann | 6 | 338 |
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Dyeing Silkspan When I use RIT on silkspan, do I just dye it like fabric in hot water then hang it to dry?? Does it shrink again like normal after it drys?
Thanks
Curt
| captcurt | Oct-21-00 08:09 AM by Steve Helmick | 7 | 608 |
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O. S. LA .40 venturi Leonard,
What would be a good starting point for a venturi on a LA.40?
I made one that is .250 using a K&B NVA. Looking at some of the other posts, .25 seems t | bighow | Oct-20-00 06:03 PM by LNeumann | 5 | 518 |
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Fuel Systems Gang --
Help an old-timer out. What are good setups for backyard and casual stunt? How about competitive stunt?
Let me date myself a little. In combat and | Larry Fulwider | Oct-20-00 05:42 PM by Jim T. | 1 | 471 |
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Rabble Rousing (more painting stuff) ;-) Well, I guess it's time to shake the tree a bit. I'm just getting ready to start finishing my latest creation. Now, I've been known to do a foolish thing or two | Randy | Oct-20-00 01:34 PM by Mark Gerber | 7 | 568 |
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Engine cleaning with antifreeze I just used the antifreeze method for the first time, and it does a very nice job. If that's all you want to know, surf on. If you want the details, stay tune | DJMalott | Oct-18-00 05:12 AM by DJMalott | 12 | 574 |
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OS LA 40 Hi
While visiting my local hobby shop I came across a LA 40 plain bushing, It was only $89.95 (canadian) thats about $60.00 U.S., dirt cheap, I was also told it | DW | Oct-17-00 02:50 PM by LNeumann | 2 | 409 |
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