Saito FA 180 Part 1/3. Disassembly. Cam Problem and Service.

[@rickwentworth6842]

do you have a trick to remove stuck cylinder bolts? And my throttle barrel is seized. Was going to try some heat, but not sure if there are any o-rings on the throttle barrel.

[@rickwentworth6842]

Finally got the cylinder bolts out, thought the hex heads were going to be stripped, but seems ok. I also heated up the carb and the gummed gunk melted and the throttle barrel came out.

[@rcaeroenginerepair]

Hi. Yes, the best and only way to get everything loosened up is heat. Use a heat gun going hotter a bit at a time until it loosens. I use some penetrating oil while heating it, especially on the bolts 👍

[@rickwentworth6842]

Also, how do I determine what series I have? It looks the same as this one. I bought it used in 2002, but it was supposedly "brand new with low time".

[@rickwentworth6842]

I think I found it, a small letter is stamped on the engine mount, mine is an “A”.

[@rcaeroenginerepair]

Hi. I am not sure how many models there are. At some point, I will have to make time to do the research for every model. There are just so many 😁

[@chickiepetry3423]

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