Howdy all! Been awhile since I’ve been on the forums, but there may be one or two that remember me !
I’ve been away from the hobby for awhile, but as we approach the New Year, a house empty of kids, a wife strongly suggesting I find something to do and a nice little project begging for some attention, hoping I can get some suggestions as I am sure technology has surpassed what I‘m used to working on.
Anyway, doing a rebuild/restoration of a vintage Kyosho USA-1 Nitro. This will be my second USA-1 rig, so luckily I still have the original manual, but would like to ask for suggestions on the engine.
This thing came with what I believe is, an older OS .21 RF-B. Started tearing it down, but this thing is beyond restorable. It had sat for so long gummed up I can’t even get the bearings out after soaking in cleaner, hitting with heat, etc. The carb is shot as well. Barely got the piston and sleeve out and the crankshaft is a hot mess.
So, seeing as I’ve been away from the hobby for awhile, asking for suggestions for a mid-range .21 nitro engine. I know OS is still out there and I dropped a Dynamite Big Red .28 into my Savage 4.6 a few years back, but curious if anyone has suggestions. More in learning mode at this point and not looking to drop a ton of cash as this will be a bashed.
Glad to be back, hope to contribute and reconnect with some other old farts and make some new friends as well!
I’ve been away from the hobby for awhile, but as we approach the New Year, a house empty of kids, a wife strongly suggesting I find something to do and a nice little project begging for some attention, hoping I can get some suggestions as I am sure technology has surpassed what I‘m used to working on.
Anyway, doing a rebuild/restoration of a vintage Kyosho USA-1 Nitro. This will be my second USA-1 rig, so luckily I still have the original manual, but would like to ask for suggestions on the engine.
This thing came with what I believe is, an older OS .21 RF-B. Started tearing it down, but this thing is beyond restorable. It had sat for so long gummed up I can’t even get the bearings out after soaking in cleaner, hitting with heat, etc. The carb is shot as well. Barely got the piston and sleeve out and the crankshaft is a hot mess.
So, seeing as I’ve been away from the hobby for awhile, asking for suggestions for a mid-range .21 nitro engine. I know OS is still out there and I dropped a Dynamite Big Red .28 into my Savage 4.6 a few years back, but curious if anyone has suggestions. More in learning mode at this point and not looking to drop a ton of cash as this will be a bashed.
Glad to be back, hope to contribute and reconnect with some other old farts and make some new friends as well!