Does anyone have a fix for a problem I just developed with a Saito 56. The rocker arm pin on the exhaust valve worked loose. It ruined the threads in the rocker arm carrier which is aluminum. I called Horizon Hobby and they could only replace the entire cylinder at a cost of $50.00. It seems that there must be a way to fix this problem without replacing the entire cylinder.
On 19 May 2007 20:02:51 -0700, " snipped-for-privacy@aol.com" wrote in :
You could try JB Weld.
It would cost a dollar to try it.
If it doesn't work, the head won't be any worse for the wear.
Marty
You might try to track down Clarence Lee, it is my understanding that he was doing a thriving business in Helicoil work which is what you need to effect that repair. The Horizon folks offered you the only solution they officially know of. You probably need a new rocker pin also.
Good luck
Jim Branaum
Lee advertises in the back of several the model mags, in the classified section. He now writes his column in MAN, so you can definately find his ad in there.
I was gonna go dig out my Saito .56 and see what I thought of the idea of JB Welding it, but I cn't find it! Can a guy have too many engines? ;-) Or is it just not enough organisation?
Geoff
On Sun, 20 May 2007 20:52:44 -0700, Geoff Sanders wrote in :
You clearly have too many engines and need to start donating them to worthy beneficiaries.
Marty Definitely Worthy :-O
OK, Marty, if you're ever at the Jesuit Novitiate in Portland, Oregon, walk catty-corner across the street and have a look! I just might have something you want that I'm willing to donate to a worthy cause. :-P Also, you can help me find my Saito .56!
On Mon, 21 May 2007 19:55:11 -0700, Geoff Sanders wrote in :
I hope to be in Portland in mid-June.
Mom and I are flying out and my brother, Dominic, is driving up from Sacramento with two of his kids.
Meanwhile, I'll pray to St. Anthony and St. Joseph, two of my family's best friends, for what you need. ;o)
Marty
E-mail me and let me know when!
Are they patron saints of the scatterbrained? :-[
Geoff
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