Community
Wiki Posts
Search

REEDY .21 Nitro Engine

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-14-2010 | 12:34 PM
  #991  
Brandon Melton's Avatar
Tech Elite
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,506
From: NC
Default

Originally Posted by xxxtcr
quick question because I cant find the info anywhere, Anyone know the rear bearing size in this motor? I thought its the same size as the vspec, but that one doesnt fit. Anyone use an aftermarket ceramic bearing in this motor? I bought the tko bearing 25.4 outer diameter, and it doesnt fit, using a digital mic, the reedy bearing is about a half mm smaller
OD is 25mm. I have read TKO's 25mm bearing didn't fit, but also read where some people have used Boca replacements OK.
Brandon Melton is offline  
Old 06-14-2010 | 01:42 PM
  #992  
xxxtcr's Avatar
Tech Addict
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 747
Default

Originally Posted by Brandon Melton
OD is 25mm. I have read TKO's 25mm bearing didn't fit, but also read where some people have used Boca replacements OK.
Yep, I did some reasearch, and the tko is 25.4 mm, where as the motor calls for exactly 25mm bearing, no biggie, I will send the bearing back, and get the reedy one.
xxxtcr is offline  
Old 06-14-2010 | 03:05 PM
  #993  
R/C Tech Elite Member
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,583
Default

Originally Posted by xxxtcr
I broke my motors in according to the manual, Run an rt4 or p4 plug(really the same thing) Seal the carb, In the CE, I would recommend going up to a 52 tooth spur, it will help with top end for the first gallon, after that, it wakes up and really screams, Any other questions just ask.

What did you use to seal the carb?
Sylvain is offline  
Old 06-14-2010 | 07:58 PM
  #994  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (32)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 430
Default nitro percentage

what nitro percent do you guys recommend for the roar gas nats in colorado springs. the elevation is 6200 asl i think.

i use 30% now but was told to use 40% for that race???
thanks lads
sider662 is offline  
Old 06-14-2010 | 11:46 PM
  #995  
xxxtcr's Avatar
Tech Addict
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 747
Default

Originally Posted by Sylvain
What did you use to seal the carb?
I use black grease to seal the carb, but I have recently used some 90 percent silicon grease which works great, and is thicker than the black grease..

Originally Posted by sider662
what nitro percent do you guys recommend for the roar gas nats in colorado springs. the elevation is 6200 asl i think.

i use 30% now but was told to use 40% for that race???
thanks lads



I heard from jessie robinson they will be running 40% byrons at the roar nats to make power, so I will go with the 40% idea
xxxtcr is offline  
Old 06-15-2010 | 02:53 PM
  #996  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (32)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 430
Default ty

thanks lad
sider662 is offline  
Old 06-17-2010 | 08:01 PM
  #997  
davidfast's Avatar
Tech Master
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,149
From: Iowa
Default

Anyone have some advice for getting the 121 rear bearing out. I have an ofna puller and I can't get the dumb thing out to save my life.

Tried without heat
tried with localized heat

Heated it up in the oven at 300 few times 10 min intervals (should i go longer?)
Heated in the oven at 350 a few times and the damn thing won't budge
tried to freeze it and pull it out hoping the bearing would shrink around the ofna puller better..

anyone have any other tries ideas or anything

I'm rather frustrated

Last edited by davidfast; 06-17-2010 at 09:26 PM.
davidfast is offline  
Old 06-17-2010 | 11:29 PM
  #998  
Tech Master
iTrader: (153)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,550
From: Saugus, CA
Default

I have an extra Reedy 21 BRAND NEW Piston, Sleeve, Rod, Front/Rear Bearings...

Send me PM if anyone is interested!!
bluebon88 is offline  
Old 06-19-2010 | 06:29 PM
  #999  
RJSI's Avatar
Tech Adept
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 218
From: Tampa, Florida - from Clay Country
Default

This is perhaps the best engine I've ever owned. The power is great, very linear. I have it with a RE10 pipe and I am really impressed so far. The power is progressively and not like a light switch. I had a couple of JPX's and the power was either on or off. This power is more controllable.
RJSI is offline  
Old 06-20-2010 | 11:40 AM
  #1000  
Charles Godwin's Avatar
Tech Master
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,136
From: UK (England)
Default

Damn, sadly the rear bearing was getting notchy today and wouldn't hold a tune with it. After 6.5-7 gallons of hard running i gotta say its been pretty damn good. Used a mates RB C6 USA..........never again. No powerband, it's like a light switch! It is faster than the 121VR in a straight line but what's power with no control Just aswell i ordered another Reedy Before it did start acting up i tried the 2039 combo, very nice! Lots better top end and smoother pick-up.
Charles Godwin is offline  
Old 06-23-2010 | 01:40 AM
  #1001  
RUNNINONMT's Avatar
Tech Regular
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 345
From: YOUR MOMS HOUSE
Default

how Are the boca ceramics anyone running them. ive heard good things about the tko bearings but they dont make a bearing for the reedy. are there any other bearing companies worth taking a look at?
RUNNINONMT is offline  
Old 06-23-2010 | 06:57 AM
  #1002  
Tech Initiate
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 22
From: Poland
Default

My boca ceramics set last only 3 and half galon
Kubson is offline  
Old 06-24-2010 | 01:28 PM
  #1003  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 327
From: Colorado
Default

Yeah my reedy lasted me about 4 gallons at the most, but i had a blast with it. When i was practing at a track agaist a guy with a RB C6 I could see him almost crwal out of a trun as for the reedy I could slowly power through it. And for a beginer its great getting to know the power band. Now im in the same boat trying to replace engine bearings. My friend gave me some great advice of getting them out, and going to try it this weekend when ( hopefully I get my package)
Beenbreto is offline  
Old 06-24-2010 | 06:16 PM
  #1004  
Mugen racer123's Avatar
Tech Adept
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 219
From: Pheonix,Arizona
Default

I was really thinking about getting one of these engines after i saw ryan mayfield running his but it turns out mayfield has an O.S speed but it has the REEDY cooling head i was really disapointed
Mugen racer123 is offline  
Old 06-24-2010 | 07:24 PM
  #1005  
Shane Racer's Avatar
Tech Master
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,103
From: Marysville, Oh
Default

Originally Posted by Mugen racer123
I was really thinking about getting one of these engines after i saw ryan mayfield running his but it turns out mayfield has an O.S speed but it has the REEDY cooling head i was really disapointed
He runs the reedy. Go find pics that are posted of his car at different races. Look at the engine block. It will be black if it's a speed.
Shane Racer is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.