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Space Hopper question
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Re: Space Hopper question
Is it possible, someone swap with TD needle valve body, they are interchangeable.
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Re: Space Hopper question
I don't think so. Of course I am going off the fact that I have never seen one.
It would be real easy to swap a TD one on in place of the original. That spinner is wrong too, but you probably already knew that.
It would be real easy to swap a TD one on in place of the original. That spinner is wrong too, but you probably already knew that.
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Re: Space Hopper question
MECOA has the correct spinners Couldn't resist sorry. Does Ronald Valentine make the early spinners?
I have never seen a space hopper that had a gold needle valve body. Mine is silver in color on the Space Hopper that I have.
I have never seen a space hopper that had a gold needle valve body. Mine is silver in color on the Space Hopper that I have.
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Re: Space Hopper question
I figured this was a TD 049 NV body but wanted to make sure before I listed it.
What is wrong with the spinner? My other SH engine has a similar spinner.
What is wrong with the spinner? My other SH engine has a similar spinner.
Re: Space Hopper question
OK, I get the spinner part now.
Also, the glow head is not original but a newer version.
I bought this from a well-know seller.
The above aside it seems brand new. What is a reasonable price?
Missing one mounting screw and the wrench and the plastic box has many cracks.
Also, the glow head is not original but a newer version.
I bought this from a well-know seller.
The above aside it seems brand new. What is a reasonable price?
Missing one mounting screw and the wrench and the plastic box has many cracks.
Re: Space Hopper question
Bernie, how can you say it is brand new, many parts are changed, not correct head, not correct NV body and not correct spinner. no wrench, missing nut,
Instruction sheet still there?
Instruction sheet still there?
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Re: Space Hopper question
I took it apart and there are 3 changed parts. Head, NV body and spinner. The box is OEM as well as the instructions and mounting rails. Cylinder is stamped #1.
To be fair, it had all 4 screws until I took one out today to add to the NIB one I received today that was missing a screw.
I am quite sure it's new but am a bit peeved it was sold to me as "all original" when it is not.
To be fair, it had all 4 screws until I took one out today to add to the NIB one I received today that was missing a screw.
I am quite sure it's new but am a bit peeved it was sold to me as "all original" when it is not.
Re: Space Hopper question
Both of mine have no number on cylinder and thin wall. Cylinder number also need to check
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Re: Space Hopper question
I checked with cylinder, #1 is for black widow & 290 series,
Space hopper cylinder has no number, 2 bypass with SPI.
Space hopper cylinder has no number, 2 bypass with SPI.
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Re: Space Hopper question
You better talk to the seller!
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Re: Space Hopper question
Cox International wrote:I give up !
Time to head home for a cold beer
Bernie,
It ain't all bad and those items are easy fixes. Even trusted sellers make mistakes. My guess is he wouldn't have knowingly sold an engine that was incorrect to a guy that owns Cox International.
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Re: Space Hopper question
Here is the correct NVA for the space hopper.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NEW-VINTAGE-COX-SPACE-HOPPER-049-NEEDLE-VALVE-BODY-/151002261386?pt=US_Character_Radio_Control_Toys&hash=item23286fa78a
looks like it has been polished a bit from the looks of it. Too bright to be all original.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NEW-VINTAGE-COX-SPACE-HOPPER-049-NEEDLE-VALVE-BODY-/151002261386?pt=US_Character_Radio_Control_Toys&hash=item23286fa78a
looks like it has been polished a bit from the looks of it. Too bright to be all original.
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Re: Space Hopper question
Guys, Space Hoppers as well as late RR-1 also had #1 cylinders. It was an error that it never made the 'list' ( Joe Klause, 30+ years ago) that people copy over and over...
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Re: Space Hopper question
Jason_WI wrote:Here is the correct NVA for the space hopper.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NEW-VINTAGE-COX-SPACE-HOPPER-049-NEEDLE-VALVE-BODY-/151002261386?pt=US_Character_Radio_Control_Toys&hash=item23286fa78a
looks like it has been polished a bit from the looks of it. Too bright to be all original.
And only 10 bucks for shipping
Re: Space Hopper question
ian1954 wrote:Here is a much better one!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Cox-Space-Hopper-049-Backplate-and-Carburetor-Cox-Model-Engine-/370767620470?pt=US_Character_Radio_Control_Toys&hash=item565378e976
Customise it!
That is another of Valentine's selling accounts. Nice part but I paid $300 + shipping for this sucker and I am not spending any more money on it.
I will throw it on eBay and auction it off.
Re: Space Hopper question
Mark Boesen wrote:Guys, Space Hoppers as well as late RR-1 also had #1 cylinders. It was an error that it never made the 'list' ( Joe Klause, 30+ years ago) that people copy over and over...
Thanks Mark. So it probably has the correct cylinder and head.
Re: Space Hopper question
Cox International wrote:Jason_WI wrote:Here is the correct NVA for the space hopper.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NEW-VINTAGE-COX-SPACE-HOPPER-049-NEEDLE-VALVE-BODY-/151002261386?pt=US_Character_Radio_Control_Toys&hash=item23286fa78a
looks like it has been polished a bit from the looks of it. Too bright to be all original.
And only 10 bucks for shipping
Shipping is only $3.95 to me. Seems like the USPS increased the international rates exponentially in the latest rate increase. I shipped 2 small items overseas to the UK last week and the shipping total was $26.
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Re: Space Hopper question
a new part will alway look bright, if its been polished it will lack machine marks.
You could always dip the anodized part in a little Drain-O or a strong lye soultion and strip off the anodized/dye.
You could always dip the anodized part in a little Drain-O or a strong lye soultion and strip off the anodized/dye.
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