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04-04-2021 | 02:02 PM

#6031

bboy

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I also have a similar concern about picking up another Nova engine, actually a Max engine.

My last two were Max but since they are Nova based, I am not sure if I should continue getting them as I am going to need a new one soon...

04-04-2021 | 02:52 PM

#6032

Roelof

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Max has his own full production line and does not need to rely on Novarossi.

04-04-2021 | 05:59 PM

#6033

bboy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Roelof

Max has his own full production line and does not need to rely on Novarossi.

Got it, thanks! didn't know this.

04-05-2021 | 02:31 AM

#6034

hannhann00

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Originally Posted by kawasaki161

Piston + Liner, could also be called Piston + Sleeve or Piston + Cylinder if you really feel like it, people will know what you mean.

Not quite sure if I agree on 5% driving + 95% tech statement though. Sure it's important to know your chassis + engine setup and it's easy to make gains with that early on. But quality track time where you're focusing on improving your driving is invaluable once you've run out of things you can blame on the car

Oh haha - thanks for the lingo tip... Yeah perhaps i should clarify what i mean by the 5% -not in terms of lap time but perhaps 95/5 in terms of time spent tinkering vs actually driving (at least for me) - but then again it did take me almost 40 mins to replace a front belt the other day when i'm sure others would have had it done in 5-10mins).

04-08-2021 | 02:17 PM

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Hello,

So I was servicing my Mephisto and noticed two of the crank weights were loose, one actually fell out. Has anyone had this happen before? Can I run it without the weights?

Thanks!!

04-08-2021 | 05:13 PM

#6036

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i won't use it for sure.

04-08-2021 | 10:11 PM

#6037

GeorgeCk

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sinisterRC

Hello,

So I was servicing my Mephisto and noticed two of the crank weights were loose, one actually fell out. Has anyone had this happen before? Can I run it without the weights?

Thanks!!

I have 3x mephisto and none of them have that problem.
Do you have any pictures?

04-09-2021 | 12:42 AM

#6038

Roelof

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I had it with a 35plus21 with one of the 2 inserts

I would sugest to use a glueing loctite like 648 to put it back

04-12-2021 | 06:03 AM

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R7 conrod ?

Hey Gents
Don't know if this has been ask yet if so forgive me but is there alternative conrod that can be used for a long stroke .21 ?

04-12-2021 | 06:58 AM

#6040

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i guess max is selling the same r7 alike conrod

04-12-2021 | 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by choisan

i guess max is selling the same r7 alike conrod

Thanks choisan

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04-12-2021 | 07:53 AM

#6042

Roelof

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MAX his latest engines use rods which are made by Hudy. All I know they have a 4.8mm crankpin, not sure if the length is the same.

04-12-2021 | 07:57 AM

#6043

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Roelof

MAX his latest engines use rods which are made by Hudy. All I know they have a 4.8mm crankpin, not sure if the length is the same.

Thanks Roelof

04-12-2021 | 08:34 AM

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sinisterRC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Roelof

I had it with a 35plus21 with one of the 2 inserts

I would sugest to use a glueing loctite like 648 to put it back

That's exactly what I did (plus some holy water on the heat sink lol) and it lasted through this past race weekend. Have to take it apart and inspect it.

The weights only move towards the bearing side not towards the rod because of the concave hole they are slotted into.