Thermal Hopper questions

rsv1cox Fri Oct 24, 2014 10:34 am

I found a TH on ebay for not to much money only to find that the tip of the needle valve is broken off and lodged in the spray bar. Anybody know where I can find both the bar and needle? I checked Cox International. I tried to tap out the broken end using a small punch to no luck, then tried to clip off the end of a pin and try that with the same result.

Also, does the housing for the reed just pop off? It looks like it is staked on and I don't want to damage it further, it doesn't look to heathly as is.

Also, I bought one of CI's mounts for it, however 2/56 machine screws don't seem to fit?

It seems like I saw Kim flying an airplane with this set-up.......An oldie but a goodie.

JPvelo Fri Oct 24, 2014 11:31 am

Are you going to run it or restore it for display? If it's a runner you can use Tee Dee fine thread assembly from Texas timers:

http://www.texastimers.com

For that matter you can use a stock tee dee assembly. PM me your address and I'll send you one for free.

Jim

rsv1cox Fri Oct 24, 2014 2:26 pm

Thanks Jim, Let me check my spares for TD parts and I will get back to you.

I would like to run it just for grins, I can't let that nicely machined mount go to waste.

Bob

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rsv1cox Sat Oct 25, 2014 9:26 am

JPvelo wrote:Are you going to run it or restore it for display? If it's a runner you can use Tee Dee fine thread assembly from Texas timers:

http://www.texastimers.com

For that matter you can use a stock tee dee assembly. PM me your address and I'll send you one for free.

Jim

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