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Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
03-28-2024, 12:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By stephen_bess

Replacement OS insulators are cheap, and they...

Replacement OS insulators are cheap, and they shouldn’t need replacing except when they’ve gotten old and/or were messed with a lot from frequent carb changes or adjustments. DIY is always fun tho.
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
03-25-2024, 10:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 828
Posted By stephen_bess

I let ‘em cook for 2 days. Carbon inside the...

I let ‘em cook for 2 days. Carbon inside the pipes and headers just falls out with a quick wash.
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
02-03-2024, 10:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 828
Posted By stephen_bess

Clean the pipes and headers in a crock pot with...

Clean the pipes and headers in a crock pot with undiluted antifreeze. Leave the engine blocks and carbs alone.
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
09-21-2023, 12:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 547
Posted By stephen_bess

Counterweight slugs are intended to offset the...

Counterweight slugs are intended to offset the mass of the rod and piston itself. The number of slugs can affect rev up time and general powerband performance, but top manufacturers choose 1, 2, or...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
09-21-2023, 12:53 AM
Replies: 1,043
Views: 378,741
Posted By stephen_bess

Yes, 2 great pro painters in your backyard who...

Yes, 2 great pro painters in your backyard who are locals at HRH - ask around for Kevin Kasten, and Phil Fernandez. Both do great work and are local for you.
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
01-13-2023, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 890
Posted By stephen_bess

Nova and OS-style plugs have a slightly different...

Nova and OS-style plugs have a slightly different thread pitch and taper.
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
01-13-2023, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 454,894
Posted By stephen_bess

bearings are the same sizes used in AD1 and AD2...

bearings are the same sizes used in AD1 and AD2 engines, and every XZB and VZB the last 15+ yrs.

https://www.os-engines.co.jp/english/line_up/engine/car/img/manual/1CJ00.pdf
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
05-24-2022, 11:26 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 24,634
Posted By stephen_bess

‘The break in bible method still works great (I...

‘The break in bible method still works great (I might be biased, lol), as does EBIS oil bath break in if you want to avoid burning a lot of fuel.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
02-24-2022, 09:27 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 192,900
Posted By stephen_bess

Who?! Sounds like an imposter to me! 😂

Who?! Sounds like an imposter to me! 😂
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
01-05-2022, 12:36 AM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 454,894
Posted By stephen_bess

Badass engine. Still ultra competitive.

Badass engine. Still ultra competitive.
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
01-05-2022, 12:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,173
Posted By stephen_bess

:sweat: wassup wayneeeee

:sweat: wassup wayneeeee
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
08-24-2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,173
Posted By stephen_bess

Count me in to help/test/do whatever I can to...

Count me in to help/test/do whatever I can to support you. Your work has always been top notch. You & Arron (AMR) are the 2 guys I always recommend as being the best in the biz. Great to see you...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
08-24-2021, 06:41 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 89,726
Posted By stephen_bess

Ryan struggled finishing long nitro races before...

Ryan struggled finishing long nitro races before he switched to OS/Maxima. His results have been exponentially better in my opinion. "Pro" drivers depend on contingency checks from big wins to pad...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
08-14-2021, 09:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,173
Posted By stephen_bess

Ed I love it that you can’t stay out of RC, we...

Ed I love it that you can’t stay out of RC, we need more of your involvement bro!!! Hope all’s well.
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
08-14-2021, 09:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,806
Posted By stephen_bess

Klotz BeNol and be done with it. Why look for an...

Klotz BeNol and be done with it. Why look for an alternative?
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
05-19-2021, 11:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,899
Posted By stephen_bess

Arron and AMR does true pro level engine work. ...

Arron and AMR does true pro level engine work. He’s one of the few out there who truly knows what he’s doing. Money well spent.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
03-04-2021, 01:27 AM
Replies: 1,043
Views: 378,741
Posted By stephen_bess

There are only so many variables. Sounds like...

There are only so many variables. Sounds like there could be a high spot where the crown gear mates to the differential body. Although it is a pain in the butt, you can empty the diff, turn the diff...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
03-01-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 11,016
Views: 2,085,648
Posted By stephen_bess

I'm not sure what you're asking? Novarossi...

I'm not sure what you're asking? Novarossi engines are basically gone from US sources and even on eBay; your choices are limited to what your Italian shop has on hand. If you're bashing in a...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
02-25-2021, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,692
Posted By stephen_bess

It's all personal preference. I like smoother...

It's all personal preference. I like smoother power in buggy, so I'd run the AD2 in buggy (or B2101, which is my favorite), and the Type-R or a XZ-B Spec II (Tessmann 110% silver head) in truggy...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
02-25-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 473
Views: 137,769
Posted By stephen_bess

Jelin fared just fine. He was in the mix with...

Jelin fared just fine. He was in the mix with Cavalieri, he beat Rivkin, battled with Drake...and he hasn't been racing much.

Kyosho doesn't have a large "pro" team right now. Given that CJ put...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
02-25-2021, 08:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,692
Posted By stephen_bess

Yes. Compare the bore & stroke of the 2 engines...

Yes. Compare the bore & stroke of the 2 engines and you'll see what I mean.
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
02-24-2021, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,692
Posted By stephen_bess

2103 Type R -- 5 port, long stroke, 22e carb ...

2103 Type R -- 5 port, long stroke, 22e carb
Drake 2 - 3 port, semi-long stroke, 21j carb

Type R - potentially more total power though less smooth of a delivery. AD2 engine in my opinion is...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
02-14-2021, 02:03 AM
Replies: 473
Views: 137,769
Posted By stephen_bess

What would they update? There have been no new...

What would they update? There have been no new parts released for the truck since its debut.
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
02-09-2021, 03:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,502
Posted By stephen_bess

Nailed it. Heat guns produce superficial high...

Nailed it. Heat guns produce superficial high head temps but they don’t heat soak the engine.

Drop the lipo powered heaters and get a AC powered one instead. You just don’t find experienced...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
01-31-2021, 03:49 AM
Replies: 1,043
Views: 378,741
Posted By stephen_bess

just the color. Kanai loves green, it’s his...

just the color. Kanai loves green, it’s his signature color. Same oil as the blue.
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