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Title: What does Randy Smith do to a OS LA .46??
Post by: Paul Taylor on February 17, 2012, 08:16:32 PM: Anyone running the OS LA .46 from Randy.

I see that the OS LA .46 is listed as Bal. & Blueprinted.

What does that include?
Title: Re: What does Randy Smith do to a OS LA .46??
Post by: Joseph Patterson on March 01, 2012, 08:09:25 PM: I don't think anyone wants to give away Randy's "mojo" secrets or maybe they they don't know what his blueprinting involves. If I had one I'd tell you via email, but I don't own one, but do have an RSM LA 46 that was slightly reworked by Larry Foster. If you are interested I can tell you about it privately, but out of respect for his livelyhood at providing us with his excellent products I would not feel comfortable publicizing it.
Doug
Title: Re: What does Randy Smith do to a OS LA .46??
Post by: Paul Taylor on March 01, 2012, 08:29:03 PM: Thanks Joe,

I did not think there were any secrets when it comes to sharing stuff in our hobby.

I would not want to know how to do it, just what is it? The last thing I want to do is take a file to the inside of my engine. I will leave it to the experts.

Just more or less want to know what is done to see if it is work the $$$ to me.
Title: Re: What does Randy Smith do to a OS LA .46??
Post by: Dave Holtsclaw on March 01, 2012, 08:49:00 PM: I have one of Randys Super Tigre 51s that is bal&blueprinted and it is the best running engine I have. Do what is on the instruction sheet and it will run great. Definatly worth the extra money.
Title: Re: What does Randy Smith do to a OS LA .46??
Post by: Mike Callas on March 02, 2012, 12:14:53 AM: http://www.clstunt.com/htdocs/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=106&topic_id=1414&mesg_id=1414&listing_type=&page=

Its probably filled with all that tribal knowledge that comes with years of experience. Its not so much what's in there, it's what you don't have to fuss with out at the field. Think of the time you'll save trying to get the setup right.

I move Paul buy one of Randy's LA 46 and tell us what's in it!
Anyone second the motion?
Title: Re: What does Randy Smith do to a OS LA .46??
Post by: Bill Little on March 02, 2012, 07:53:24 AM: I don't know the specifics, but the balancing deal is self explanatory. As to Blue Printing, I suspect Randy has a sheet he develops for each engine as to the timing, etc., that will give the best run. With manufacturing differences (tolerances), no two engines will be exactly the same out of the box. Also there will probably be a heat dam cut around the glo plug hole.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM
Title: Re: What does Randy Smith do to a OS LA .46??
Post by: Paul Taylor on March 02, 2012, 10:02:10 AM: Hey Mike.... send me the $$$ and I will be happy to buy one of his engines. I think anything that has Randy's finger prints on it is worth the $$$. H^^

As for my skill set today -the LA .46 is the best bang for the buck. I will agree that at times a different NVA or Backplate might be needed. The stock engine is very user friendly and you can get parts and fuel for it at almost any LHS.

It was not real clear what Randy does to the engines, but the info above kind of helps. I might sometime in the future send him one of my blue engines to rework.

Thanks Guys! ;D
Title: Re: What does Randy Smith do to a OS LA .46??
Post by: Ward Van Duzer on March 03, 2012, 11:14:30 AM: I spent about eight years in Randy's shop. This is what I have to say...

You need one of whatever! 8)

(And do what he tells you)!

W.
Title: Re: What does Randy Smith do to a OS LA .46??
Post by: Bill Little on March 03, 2012, 01:09:47 PM: Quote from: Paul Taylor on March 02, 2012, 10:02:10 AM
Hey Mike.... send me the $$$ and I will be happy to buy one of his engines. I think anything that has Randy's finger prints on it is worth the $$$. H^^

As for my skill set today -the LA .46 is the best bang for the buck. I will agree that at times a different NVA or Backplate might be needed. The stock engine is very user friendly and you can get parts and fuel for it at almost any LHS.

It was not real clear what Randy does to the engines, but the info above kind of helps. I might sometime in the future send him one of my blue engines to rework.

Thanks Guys! ;D

Hi Paul,

If all Randy did was simply balance the engine correctly, that would be a big boost!
Bill
Title: Re: What does Randy Smith do to a OS LA .46??
Post by: YakNine on March 03, 2012, 07:34:13 PM: That info is stored in the same vault as the extra keys to the bat cave and the colonels list of 11 herbs and spices !
Title: Re: What does Randy Smith do to a OS LA .46??
Post by: Bill Little on March 04, 2012, 09:46:07 AM: Quote from: YakNine on March 03, 2012, 07:34:13 PM
That info is stored in the same vault as the extra keys to the bat cave and the colonels list of 11 herbs and spices !

And the formula for Coca-Cola..................
Title: Re: What does Randy Smith do to a OS LA .46??
Post by: Joseph Patterson on March 04, 2012, 09:12:06 PM: Bill and Yak yawl is rton!
Doug
Title: Re: What does Randy Smith do to a OS LA .46??
Post by: Bill Little on March 05, 2012, 11:28:32 AM: Quote from: Joseph Patterson on March 04, 2012, 09:12:06 PM
Bill and Yak yawl is rton!
Doug

LL~ LL~ LL~ LL~ ;D H^^
Title: Re: What does Randy Smith do to a OS LA .46??
Post by: proparc on March 05, 2012, 11:37:44 AM: I know precisely what Randy Smith does to all his motors.
First off, he proceeds to $%^&^. And then he %^%$#
Darn stinking piece of crap keyboard!!
Title: Re: What does Randy Smith do to a OS LA .46??
Post by: Joseph Patterson on March 05, 2012, 01:29:00 PM: Milton could you pleeze repeat that, I do no get it the 1st time. I lost you at the ^**&^31#!#$% I believe!!
Doug