Novarossi engines thread
#5027
Here's a tip I learned last night. When the Nova head bolts are too tight, it's a real pain to try to get them off without stripping the slot.
I used a Hudy off road wheel wrench that sat on top (not locked into) the handle of my flat blade screw driver and acted like a servo saver. It allowed me to add sufficient downward force and enough lock to twist, if it was too tight, the Hudy tool popped off. Simply it allowed me a good handle on the downward pressure and reduced the turning force requied because of leverage.
I used a Hudy off road wheel wrench that sat on top (not locked into) the handle of my flat blade screw driver and acted like a servo saver. It allowed me to add sufficient downward force and enough lock to twist, if it was too tight, the Hudy tool popped off. Simply it allowed me a good handle on the downward pressure and reduced the turning force requied because of leverage.
#5029
#5030
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Toronto
#5032
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Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,098
#5034
A good pre run in engine can save a lot of time, and some fuel cost to the consumer. It can also give some performance data.
#5035
I usually change the rod after a few tanks. I had one pre-run engine conrod break after 6 tanks and have seen others go. FYI
#5036
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 6,296
From: Oxnard, CA
Ive been told by a Novarossi World driver that witnessed the run-in processes at the the factory that they do install a new rod after they're done
#5038
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Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,098
From few info from the player, it show that nova didn't replace a new conrod after break in,the nova driver you mentioned may not know the actual situation in the factory



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