Hi Dave;
Well, the site does work, or at least did a few months ago. It is just a bit difficult to navigate and get registered on. That is the key. I suggest making a test order or an engine or two, maybe some parts through the site, and when you get the order completed, you will get an email from Alex, and then you can see if there are any kind of discounts available for KidVenture on any larger purchases. I was looking for some spray bars, as a couple of my engines have had them tweaked a bit, and they didn't have any of those in stock. I think the company is in Russia, and doesn't seem to be affected by the war in Ukraine. With as quick as my order came in and originated in California, I'm thinking there is some stock being warehoused there, and that is where stock comes into the country. They don't show piston and cylinder sets, but maybe an inquiry sent through Alex could get some results and some engines could be freshened up. But even if you have to buy complete engines at 100 bucks a pop, you know what you are getting and can expect a long life out of them. With all the money that flows up there each year, I would figure that some one would have no trouble authorizing $800 to $1000 for some supplies, seeing as what you have been using for the 15 to 20 years has all been donated and they have reaped the benefits from that. A decent cash infusion will help make sure that the C/L activities can carry on for quite a while.. All the used engines can be used for parts, and it top end parts do become available later on, can be rebuilt and added back to your stash of operational equipment. I can make it this year. I'll be coming off of knee surgery and I don't know how quick recovery will be, but if I can help from here by doing any engine work, let me know.
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee