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mike lloyd
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by mike lloyd » Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:52 pm
hello
would any of you guys buy a uesd Rotax engine 450 hrs total that has had a prop strike broke the prop in two and bent engine mount
does the cheap cost of the motor out way what could lie beneth the skin
thanks in advance
mike
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G.Dawes
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by G.Dawes » Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:01 pm
It all depends on the gearbox type, the slipper clutch will have saved the engine but will require a shock load test itself but that isn't as bad as an engine,