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Old 04-20-2009, 01:42 PM
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Hopefully he's only on between coats of my paint.... lol
 
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Old 04-20-2009, 09:52 PM
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Looking good so far. Awesome to see someone tearing into the engine.
 
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Old 12-08-2009, 07:10 PM
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So whats the verdict, how'd the engine rebuild turn out? I already have mine pulled apart ready to split. Sure could use some words of wisdom and advice.

Thanks - Eric
 
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Old 03-07-2010, 11:48 AM
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Sorry everybody, I've been making slow progress for a long time now but I am finally putting the hammer down and trying to get it finished.

I'll do a thorough update when it is complete, but for now here is a little teaser: (PS, that's an F3 engine)






 
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Old 03-07-2010, 05:53 PM
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wowwww, looks very nice
 
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Old 03-07-2010, 06:44 PM
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not bad. where you gonna paint the maple leaf?
 
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Old 03-07-2010, 08:39 PM
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Looks like it's finally coming together. Could be a ROTM contender. The head looks great.

 
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Old 03-07-2010, 09:16 PM
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Hah, that's the head from my F2 motor... it's nasty! :P
 
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Old 03-09-2010, 06:11 PM
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You had the parts powder coated or spray painted?? I am looking to do a quick rebuild on my and the budget is tight, just looking for some hints. Also, the tubing for the wire harness came blue like that or you painted that as well??
 
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Old 03-09-2010, 06:19 PM
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Everything is powder coated, I ordered the blue tubing for the harness online... My project had no budget in mind, so if you want to stay on the cheap I wouldn't copy me lol.
 


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