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Could be wrong but is the top cylinder skirt, it looks like a bit of it snapped off? Or is that just shite rovan casting ?I took the engine of the Rovan and after nine years, at least four of which were of heavy abuse. The piston and ring was also in bad shape, the ring was worn were the cylinder was damaged (the rectangle).View attachment 56291
I would say of that nine years, maybe 1.5 years was lightly used or was sitting due to other parts damaged.9 years of regular use? Or did it sit some of that time? If used thats not to shabby.
Would a zenoah piston fit? It should no? That could be a cheap option for those with rovan motors.I've gone through 3 Rovan/King motor engines during last summer alone. They were always the same issue. Piston shattered due to poor castings. Everything else seemed to be pretty decent. The head rebuild kits are super cheap, I just wish their pistons were better quality. Maybe their older stuff was better?
9 years is amazing, even for a more expensive brand name engine.
Might aswell just buy a zenoah for the, what $100 more? Not fek around with these things and just buy good ole reliable zens ? least that's me.Would a zenoah piston fit? It should no? That could be a cheap option for those with rovan motors.
Might aswell just buy a zenoah for the, what $100 more? Not fek around with these things and just buy good ole reliable zens ? least that's me.
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