thanks alot bro

Thanks Ali and Good Luck!! Thanks to you also Monty, its always appreciated.

Monty, I know I've read it in one of the threads but I cant remember which one, I have CRS..can't remember sh...tuff,what plug should I be using on the FMS for cool/cold weather,say 50's to 70's ? thanks,the FMS is running strong,over 2 gal now.

97t will still work great in those applications

Not Monty but i use the OD97T without fail...

cool, what about colder climate, stay the hell indoors?

still good or use the 77t

Thanks Monty.

What a great year Monty. Your motors put me in some great racing.
Most recently
Rcpro International Finals this past week
1rst Series Int Buggy Champion.
2nd Series Int Truggy

RCPro Texas State Series
1rst State Series Int Buggy
2nd State Series Int Truggy

On to dominate open next year.
Thanks for all your help Monty. Your the greatestest.

Awesome job Dennis !!!

Thanks for your continued support and let me know if you need anything

Monty,

I sent you a PM saturday and haven't heard back from ya. I'm sure you've just been busy but was really wanting your advice if you can find time.

Really not meaning to be pushy at all I just trust your opinion when it comes to engines.

Thanks,
Rich

houston,

there seems to be a notch at tdc with the head off and no compression on my engine. is this bad news? basically the piston reaches tdc and then i can move the crank about 15 degrees in any direction and the piston will stay stuck in the same spot. the engine is plenty broken in. but then with the head back on there is plenty of compression so you cannot feel the notch. does this make sense?

yes it makes sense and even a new engine has "some" rod slop at tdc , i usually check that at the start of the compression stroke for preliminary then take apart and measure everything . how much fuel through engine? sucked dirt? so many questions

if you are worried about it i know where you can get a rod replaced

I think this guy name Monty Houston has some rods for novarossi's for sure

thanks for the reply! i know there are thousands of different variables and to get a real answer you would have to take a look at it, but i appreciate the insight and wont hold you to anything. there are likely no fewer than 6 gallons through the engine, and the top of the piston and sleeve walls look clean which leads me to believe there is no grime or dirt in there. i have just never really felt the notch before, but honestly dont think it is something that i have ever checked for in the past either.