This V-spec is driving me insane.
12-16-2008, 11:18 AM
#16
Personally I would have challenged your warrantee claim also... theyre packed practically in an airbag, I cant see it cracking "spontaneously" nothing against you but I just dont see it happening.
Myself I've never cracked a case, I'heard of people breaking cases, carbs, HSNs and of course heads.... those must be some bad ass wrecks
Myself I've never cracked a case, I'heard of people breaking cases, carbs, HSNs and of course heads.... those must be some bad ass wrecks
Is it not possible someone at the factory dropped it?
I understand that's its very unusual, but I offered to send the engine in so they could see it was never started, and run. They told me to go to hell, NO WARANTEES on v-spec.
It was sealed in air bag, and boxed, but cracked upon arrival. Not like I wasn't pissed off enough, when the told me to F@$^ -off, that ended my dealings with OS permanently. The place I bought it from said to call OS they don't cover factory defects. I should have just canceled my credit card charge, but I actually tried to do the right thing...Lesson learned
12-16-2008, 11:24 AM
#17
Tony,
Myself and many others have also had many cracked case in past years..
OS tried to fix in 07, but the fix didn't work...
It happens in some cars more then others, i think due to different style of engine mounts. usually the crack is right down the center on the bottom of the case on the machining line.
In my 5T, i broke quite a few, till i went to the extreme rc 2 piece engine mount.
here is a pic of the attempted fix in 07
IMO this why the JX is the best OS .21 on the market..
Myself and many others have also had many cracked case in past years..
OS tried to fix in 07, but the fix didn't work...
It happens in some cars more then others, i think due to different style of engine mounts. usually the crack is right down the center on the bottom of the case on the machining line.
In my 5T, i broke quite a few, till i went to the extreme rc 2 piece engine mount.
here is a pic of the attempted fix in 07
IMO this why the JX is the best OS .21 on the market..
12-16-2008, 11:33 AM
#19
where on the case was it cracked? any photos?
12-16-2008, 11:40 AM
#21
yeah the cracks i'm talking about you can't see without a eye loop either.
12-16-2008, 11:49 AM
#24
IMHO as far as OS, the JX is the best. most reliable, identical to speed in power, and priced the best.
12-16-2008, 12:09 PM
#26
Jonro, Have you ever taken this motor apart? What your describing with the needles settings sounds like the piston is in backwards. And yes people the V-spec will run with the piston in backwards without damage. The 21j has been a great carb for me, I have taken them off V-specs and put them on my speeds cause I like the idle screw on top. Every one I have it always seems the needles end up around the same spot, around 2.75- 3 turns out on top 1 to 1.5 turns in on bottom from stock setting, and I never touch the middle needle theres no need to.
12-16-2008, 12:11 PM
#27
Tech Initiate
tune
I gave up on mine back in august and bought an MRT GRP .21 and never looked back, the GRP has run perfect for 5-6 gals straight and only needs new bearings because they are becoming a little sloppy and causing quick clutch wear and the O.s is only in there until that happens.
TY very much for the info jpalessi will definitely give that a try tomorrow.
I don't see the reason for 3 needle carbs, my grp tunes perfectly with a two needle...
TY very much for the info jpalessi will definitely give that a try tomorrow.
I don't see the reason for 3 needle carbs, my grp tunes perfectly with a two needle...
