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| Stuart Turner R3M - Where do I start? |
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Mark Taylor
New member
Username: jiminy
Post Number: 3
Registered: 01-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 03:30 am: | 
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Hi, I have got a R3M, which has apparently not been run for over ten years. It is rusty and uncared for. So, where do I start to see if its a viable project? Before I start looking for and buying new bits, is there any advice for a first time engine re-builder? The block has no cracks, but the engine appears seized from its long period of standing. Also, it has an AMAL carb instead of a stuart one - has anyone got a diagram or notes about the AMAL carb fitted to the R3M? Thanks in expectation |
sax car
New member
Username: saxonac
Post Number: 2
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 02:12 am: |
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Dear Peter, I am in the same situation as you are.I am new in this area and some tips will be appriciated |
Tim Mulvey
Senior Member
Username: timmulvey
Post Number: 88
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 04:49 am: |
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Gee Whizz - where to start? I presume you guys in the UK? The first place to start is as mentioned by Mark. If you have no cracks then that's a good start, but the expensive part is replacing the big end bearing assembly as it will likely be rusted up. Myself and others have not yet identified a standard replacement from a Bearing Supply firm/Company - hence if you buy the genuine part it will be quite expensive - www.fairwaysmarine.com (Fairways Marine in UK) are the Stuart marine parts supplier.
All the other bearing and seals can be obtained from a Bearings supply. Clean out all the water passages and when reassembled fill the water jacket with fresh water to stop the corrosion - virtually eliminates the air.
Use patience in dissembling the engine - all parts will be salvageable but you will likely need new nuts. Use plenty of penetrol/very light penetrating oil and leave if nut is stubborn or else split the nut or can also use heat to help.
Good luck |
william palmer
New member
Username: palmer_boy
Post Number: 3
Registered: 07-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - 03:13 am: |
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i suggest filling it up with diesel fule and letting it soak because they have 2 thow free play through out them and if its any more or less it will vibrate and go nuts |
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