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But, 7/32" reamers are much cheaper!! Dougie

Yes, but 5.25mm reamers don't come cheap Either way I have to decide if its worth it I bought it as broken, knowing that the crank pin was snapped but it was also missing the piston and liner, pushrod, conrod and gudgeon pin that I wasn't told Dougie

Hi So I finally got to the 30 with the broken crank pin I made a little jig to push it out, lined it up in the vice and bingo Now the issue is making a new pin It's a stepped pin, 5.25mm in the rear and 5mm for the con rod end My other thoughts are to remove the bronze bush from the con rod and make a new one 5.25mm dia then I don't need to make a stepped pin Any thoughts Dougie

Hi Yeah, it was a scam Accepted first offer, PayPal to his son, payment in $, send as gift I just thought it was too good to be true Dougie

Hi Anyone familiar with robertonugget on this site IV been contacted via a wanted ad but I think it may be a scam Dougie

Thanks for the replies The plane old bargain people have one on ebay at the minute but it's going for funny money Dougie

I've been watching that one Too rich for me I think Thanks Dougie

Hi I'm looking for an unmade kit of this trainer Anybody got one they won't get round to building Thanks Dougie

Did it take much force to get it done Dougie

Thanks for the replies How lucky am I, a long time ago I rebuilt another 30fs and while looking for an old carb I came across the old crankshaft so I have a replacement On the subject of replacing the crank pin I had a good look and if it is pressed in then it must be into a blind hole That might mean drilling from the back to punch the old one out I will keep you updated Dougie

Thanks for that John Yes, that's what happened If it's pressed in then I can probably machine a new pin and do it myself Regards Dougie

Hi Can anyone help with a crankshaft for either of the above engines? Anyone got a scrap engine lying about Thanks Dougie

Thanks for the help Dougie

Hi When a plan only shows one wing and states "to build opposite wing use reverse of plan", what is the best way to get the details to show through the paper Dougie

Thanks for all the replies I've ordered the parts I need from just engines Dougie