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Old 08-23-2016 | 04:33 PM
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Eivind E
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Originally Posted by JatoMan_72
Good Afternoon,

I have a Rex Legend 7 and noticed recently I've been getting a lot of flame outs and the engine wouldn't hold a tune. It felt like the pinch is completely gone and probably needs a pinch but wanted to confirm this is worth pinching or just get a new engine. here are some internal pics, also wondering why there is a golden hey on all the internals and if the piston is still good, it's slightly rough.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-C...821_095008.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2...821_095028.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O...821_095031.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-i...821_095039.jpg
Looks fine for a repinch. Send it to Rayaracing and ask for the firm/international pinch, it lasts the longest, it'll be just like a new engine.
But remember to replace both front and rear bearing, if you want it to last.
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