Recent content by Al Hobbs

Do what Tim suggests. That should be a rich setting. Run the engine rich for two tanks, letting the engine heat up amd cool down. As the engine heats up and cools down, the parts begin to fit together. Then you can start leaning the engine in, bit by bit as you run the boat on the water...

If you have run this engine with an inline needle valve, flow that needle valve. With the third channel servo at midpoint and the remote needle at mid point, adjust the needle to flow the same as your inline needle. This will be a good starting point.

Do you have a flow meter?

I have some with me.

Will do

Mike, I would like two sets. Al Hobbs 2402 Old US Highway 91 Cascade, MT 59421 I am attending the Spring Nats in Georgiaand will be back home the last week of April. Al

Reviewing the post, I originally said that the needle bearings would be sold at $28.00 for 100 pieces. That was a typo, the price is $38.00 for 100 pieces. I'm sorry for the mistake.

Thanks for posting this Terry. I toured the K&B factory after they moved to Arizona. John Brodbeck was a friend to all model boaters.

Going into thew mail to you on Tuesday. Thank you for the order.

If it is kept in a cool, dry and dark place, it will last a few years. But, before you use it, pour it through a fine filter to remove any coagulated oil.

Send me your mailing address and I'll get them coming to youu. Al Hobbs

I hope to be in Calgary. See you there.

The K21 small bearing is recessed 0.040". If you only press the bearing in even with the crankcase, the bearing is not fully seated.

6002 bearings should arrive in July.

I used Endura for several years. When it cures it is hard to even make a scratch in iit. But, it is scary stuff, so you have to know what you are doing. I have a spray booth with an exhaust fan. I used a full mask/hood with air supply from outside, covered my entire body and wore gloves when...