[imatt88]

Hey all,

Need some help

It seems that while rebuilding my Geeps, I misplaced on of the weights that attatch to the bottom of the engine...
its this style..

If anyone can help me find a replacement, it would be most appreciated:thumbsup:

Cheers, Ian

 

[dozer]

I've used the stick on lead weights alot. I get them at any auto parts store.

 

[tjcruiser]

A craft store (like Michaels) or hobby store would have a selection of stick-on lead in various sizes in their Cub Scout Pinewood Derby section. Lots of flat weights that might work.

TJ

 

[imatt88]

Unfortunately, the only craft store around here is Wally World

 

[tjcruiser]

Something online, like this, maybe?

http://www.ehobbies.com/rmxy9605.ht...m_medium=shopping+engine&utm_campaign=froogle

Can be trimmed to size needed.

TJ

 

[imatt88]

TJ,

Yeah, I suppose it could be used, but aligning the screw hole could be a challenge:laugh:

 

[Big Ed]

TJ,

Yeah, I suppose it could be used, but aligning the screw hole could be a challenge:laugh:

Drilling through lead is not that hard? Drill a hole?

 

[imatt88]

True, a definate possiblity

 

[sstlaure]

Use adhesive wheel weights. You should be able to get them at any autoparts store. (It's the kind they stick on the inside diameter of rims to balance them. Just stick them to the inside of the belly tank.

 

[tooter]

If you wanted to get fancy, you could make a weight.

Take the weight you have and make a plaster impression of it.

Cook the plaster mold in your oven for a while to drive all the water out of it.

Melt some fishing weights and pour the liquid into the mold.

Let it cool.

Break it out.

File to fit.

Drill a hole in it.

 

[tankist]

Cook the plaster mold in your oven for a while to drive all the water out of it.

Melt some fishing weights and pour the liquid into the mold.

Let it cool.

Break it out.

File to fit.

Drill a hole in it.

EXACTLY!!!
it is fun and not that hard.



off-topic
we actually make our own fishing weights with special 2 piece mold. the usual waters we fish in are full of junk at the bottom, so when reeling the line in it is not a good idea to drag our contraption at the bottom as it might catch an old branch. our weights are shaped as self aligning airfoil, when dragged in water they are forced upwards puling our equipment out, clearing any bottom junk. as result we loose significantly less tackle since our tackle is also custom made this means less time to tinker with it (or build repalcement), more time to fish

 

[tjcruiser]

our weights are shaped as self aligning airfoil, when dragged in water they are forced upwards puling our equipment out, clearing any bottom junk.

:thumbsup: I like it!