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aubej · 04-02-2003, 08:57 PM

Man,
I was going to rebuild my old trustworthy OS.32F (install new bearings) but I snapped the piston ring while inspecting it. Went on GH website to check the price for a new one.....in the immortal words of Shaggy from Scooby-Doo....zoinks!

Piston Ring - 32FH/SXH 32.49

I realize the machining process is probably expensive, but man it urks me to pay so much for a part that weighs a few grams!

Jason

Guest · 04-02-2003, 10:28 PM

Part no 22903400 I checked the hoby shop in the states and they list it as $20.99 in US funds. So they are not out of line on the price I guess when you consider the exchange.

Dennis

Guest · 04-02-2003, 10:43 PM

Thats about normal, piston rings for the YS 4-strokes will run ya about $20 USD, regardless of the size of the motor

Companies make their money on the parts not the motor

Unfortunately.

aubej · 04-02-2003, 11:31 PM

I didn't hink that Great Hobbies was quoting high, I just think that price for such small part is high!

Maybe RCCanada should start selling piston rings.. he he he

Jason

nony · 04-03-2003, 12:35 AM

..get Randy to punch them out of vinyl

Derrick · 04-03-2003, 12:57 AM

Jason,
Try Frank Bowman, The Ringmaster.
I just bought a ring for a discontinued OS .28 heli engine from him. He makes rings for almost all engines and his prices are reasonable.
I paid less than $20 cdn by the time exchange and shipping was added.

On his price sheet I received with my ring he quotes his prices as, $8.50(usd) for up to 1" regular type rings, $9.50 (usd)for regular 1" to 2" rings.
For Dykes rings his prices are $9.50 (usd)for up to 1" and $10.50(usd) for 1" to 2"

He lists the OS 32 as being an engine he stocks rings for.
He also makes rings for YS engines too.

He also will make special rings to order.

His address is:
Frank Bowman
1211 N Allen Ave.
Farmington, N.M.
87401-3568
email:
fbowman@acs-online.net

AJCoholic · 04-03-2003, 04:38 AM

Yeah, a lot of the collectors get rings from him that ar not available any more.

I can make rings, but its not an easy prosess (deceiving - it looks simple and its "is" but they have to be made just perfect and then heat treated) unless you are set up for it. Also, the fine grained cast iron is a bear to get in smaller bar sizes, let me tell you!

ANyway, you think that engine is expensive, last year for fun I priced what it would cost to buy all the parts for an OS 32 SX heli engine, that sells for $189 Canadian (at that time). It would cost over $500 to make the engine up from buying the parts!! I guess like many other industries, they nail you on replacement parts.... ouch!

For example, I was trying to repair two 4 stroke engines in the past year. One needed a crank and one a head. Both engines sell for $300 CAnadian, and the head was $100 and the crank $90!! I dont think it was worth 1/3 of the engine but hey, thats where thye make their money I guess....

aubej · 04-03-2003, 07:37 AM

Thanks for the info guys. I'll get in touch with Frank!
:P
Jason

04-02-2003, 08:57 PM	#1
aubej RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Jason A. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moncton, NB Feedback: 27 / 100% Posts: 2,725 Total Props: 5	Expensive! Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Man, I was going to rebuild my old trustworthy OS.32F (install new bearings) but I snapped the piston ring while inspecting it. Went on GH website to check the price for a new one.....in the immortal words of Shaggy from Scooby-Doo....zoinks! Piston Ring - 32FH/SXH 32.49 I realize the machining process is probably expensive, but man it urks me to pay so much for a part that weighs a few grams! Jason
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04-02-2003, 10:28 PM	#2
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	Piston ring Part no 22903400 I checked the hoby shop in the states and they list it as $20.99 in US funds. So they are not out of line on the price I guess when you consider the exchange. Dennis
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04-03-2003, 12:35 AM	#5
nony RCC Supreme Contributor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: the Park, Ab. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 4,339 Total Props: 0	..get Randy to punch them out of vinyl __________________ Wayne The sooner you fall behind, the more time you will have to catch up.
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04-03-2003, 12:57 AM	#6
Derrick RCC Expert Contributor I am: Derrick R Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ajax, Ontario Feedback: 13 / 100% Posts: 935 Total Props: 0	Frank Bowman Rings Jason, Try Frank Bowman, The Ringmaster. I just bought a ring for a discontinued OS .28 heli engine from him. He makes rings for almost all engines and his prices are reasonable. I paid less than $20 cdn by the time exchange and shipping was added. On his price sheet I received with my ring he quotes his prices as, $8.50(usd) for up to 1" regular type rings, $9.50 (usd)for regular 1" to 2" rings. For Dykes rings his prices are $9.50 (usd)for up to 1" and $10.50(usd) for 1" to 2" He lists the OS 32 as being an engine he stocks rings for. He also makes rings for YS engines too. He also will make special rings to order. His address is: Frank Bowman 1211 N Allen Ave. Farmington, N.M. 87401-3568 email: fbowman@acs-online.net __________________ MAAC #41076
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04-03-2003, 04:38 AM	#7
AJCoholic RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Andrew Coholic Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Timmins, Northern Ontario Radio of choice: JR 12X, 28X Feedback: 47 / 100% Posts: 12,277 Total Props: 61	Yeah, a lot of the collectors get rings from him that ar not available any more. I can make rings, but its not an easy prosess (deceiving - it looks simple and its "is" but they have to be made just perfect and then heat treated) unless you are set up for it. Also, the fine grained cast iron is a bear to get in smaller bar sizes, let me tell you! ANyway, you think that engine is expensive, last year for fun I priced what it would cost to buy all the parts for an OS 32 SX heli engine, that sells for $189 Canadian (at that time). It would cost over $500 to make the engine up from buying the parts!! I guess like many other industries, they nail you on replacement parts.... ouch! For example, I was trying to repair two 4 stroke engines in the past year. One needed a crank and one a head. Both engines sell for $300 CAnadian, and the head was $100 and the crank $90!! I dont think it was worth 1/3 of the engine but hey, thats where thye make their money I guess.... __________________ Andrew Coholic -MAAC #26287L 1/2A to giant scale, IMAC, SAM, R/C sport, turbine jets, Heli's... if its got a wing or two and an engine - I like it!
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04-02-2003, 10:43 PM	#3
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	Thats about normal, piston rings for the YS 4-strokes will run ya about $20 USD, regardless of the size of the motor Companies make their money on the parts not the motor Unfortunately.
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04-02-2003, 11:31 PM	#4
aubej RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Jason A. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moncton, NB Feedback: 27 / 100% Posts: 2,725 Total Props: 5	I didn't hink that Great Hobbies was quoting high, I just think that price for such small part is high! Maybe RCCanada should start selling piston rings.. he he he Jason
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04-03-2003, 07:37 AM	#8
aubej RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Jason A. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moncton, NB Feedback: 27 / 100% Posts: 2,725 Total Props: 5	Thanks for the info guys. I'll get in touch with Frank! :P Jason
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