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Title: Magnum 53 worn Piston & Sleeve
Post by: Tom Dugan on August 14, 2006, 07:57:29 PM

Myself and Randy P. are looking for piston and sleeve sets for Magnum 53 XL.  If anyone has a source for these, please let us know.  We have both checked the normal sources with no luck.

As a backup, I am considering rechroming the sleeve, or hardening/expanding the piston.  Anyone with experience in this area please advise.

Thomas

Title: Re: Magnum 53 worn Piston & Sleeve
Post by: Joey Mathison 9806 on August 14, 2006, 08:23:03 PM

my os 65 had a worn out piston and they are not made any more the vrdf model and billy hughes is the importer for c/s motors had some made up. good enough to win d speed at the nats the last 4 years. he is a member of this fourm and the c/s sport c/l engines work very nice i have a .061,.15,.25 and a .53

Title: Re: Magnum 53 worn Piston & Sleeve
Post by: RandySmith on August 14, 2006, 09:28:49 PM

Quote from: TJDNC on August 14, 2006, 07:57:29 PM

Myself and Randy P. are looking for piston and sleeve sets for Magnum 53 XL.  If anyone has a source for these, please let us know.  We have both checked the normal sources with no luck.

As a backup, I am considering rechroming the sleeve, or hardening/expanding the piston.  Anyone with experience in this area please advise.

Thomas

Hi Thomas

I looked at the  dealer  site  but they only show  a  52  ABC piston sleeve, They don't list the  53  any longer or show any for sale,

Randy

Title: Re: Magnum 53 worn Piston & Sleeve
Post by: Randy Powell on August 15, 2006, 03:39:09 PM

Yep. My only hope for the engine is if Just Engines has an ASP 53 sleeve hanging around somewhere, but I didn't think now was the time to ask.

I suspect that it's a no deal thing unless something shows up on E*ay. In the mean time, I may look at the new Magnum XLS 52A or just bag it for an ST 51 and call it good.

To bad, too. I liked the 53.

Title: Re: Magnum 53 worn Piston & Sleeve
Post by: Ralph Wenzel (d) on August 15, 2006, 11:06:25 PM

One other option is to have the sleeve chromed by Bob Oge. Very reasonable prices, especially since it may be the only way to return your engine to service.

Title: Re: Magnum 53 worn Piston & Sleeve
Post by: Tom Dugan on August 16, 2006, 08:39:46 PM

Thanks for the post about Bob Oge.  I have tried to look his contact info up on this forum and in Pampa but no luck.  Does anyone know how to contact him?

Thomas

Title: Re: Magnum 53 worn Piston & Sleeve
Post by: Ralph Wenzel (d) on August 16, 2006, 08:58:54 PM

http://www.clspeed.com/parts.htm  and then the second listing on the right side.

Title: Re: Magnum 53 worn Piston & Sleeve
Post by: Steve Helmick on August 23, 2006, 09:33:38 PM

Bob Oge <f2clineflyer(at)yahoo(dot)com> but no guarantee on if it works...the email addy, that is. Oge has a good rep for quality work.

Another name to look for is Don Blackburn, of Texas. I think he does sparkers, mostly. 

"Frank Bowman" <frankbowman(at)mylifeline(dot)net> probably doesn't do chrome, but may know how to contact whoever does.  :! Steve

Title: Re: Magnum 53 worn Piston & Sleeve
Post by: Bill Little on August 23, 2006, 09:54:08 PM

Quote from: Steve Helmick on August 23, 2006, 09:33:38 PM

Bob Oge <f2clineflyer(at)yahoo(dot)com> but no guarantee on if it works...the email addy, that is. Oge has a good rep for quality work.

Another name to look for is Don Blackburn, of Texas. I think he does sparkers, mostly. 

"Frank Bowman" <frankbowman(at)mylifeline(dot)net> probably doesn't do chrome, but may know how to contact whoever does.  :! Steve

Last time I talked to Don Blackburn, I believe he was moving, and I do not have a current contact on him.  He does excellent work.

Bill <><