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#1 Posted : 14 December 2014 21:12:09

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I have big problem!! my piston will not go to top of cylinder; it seizes about 3.5mm from the top.Huh So' I suppose I've got to make a small hone put in my small drill. has anyone else had this problem? I thought I was getting on to well: for I don't suppose I can get a replacement.Glare [img]
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#2 Posted : 14 December 2014 21:20:48

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BigGrin Hi Ted
The motor provided is what is known as an abc engine and has a tapered cylinder liner thus the piston will stick at the top but when its run in its fine, please see the link below to help you answer your question.

http://forum.model-space...spx?g=posts&t=12278

http://www.mecoa.com/faq/abc/abc.htm

Hope this helps.

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