JonnyQuest Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Hey all, Just starting off in the sport and looking at a used Thor 130 w/60 hours on it. Anything I should look for or be concerned with with this particular motor? Thank you for any/all feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pugh Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I have the polini Thor 130 in a Parajet Zenith frame. Very pleased with it, great power to weight ratio. Engine seems easy to work on, there is a slight leak from exhaust gaskets, not enough to clean with a rag, but I think this is very normal as the joint is held together with springs, so that slight movement is OK. Most people seem to wire the springs together as they have a nasty option in falling off and then going through the prop. while you are flying!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I have a Polini Thor 130. In 14 months and around 60hrs it has gone through 4 flash starters and 2 cooling fans Apart from that, a cracking engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebanshee Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) Weren't the later ones redesigned with a better flash starter? I believe there is a thread on here that has a replacement pull start for a small engine, sounds like it might be a good fix. I don't have enough time on mine to give a good opinion. I did however do lots of research and Came to the conclusion that it's a good engine with good support from a known company. Doesn't have a ton of power and isn't the lightest but I'd take that over something less reliable. Edited July 17, 2018 by Bluebanshee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyQuest Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Well, knowing myself and how I will be in 6 months to a year (would uh, could uh, should uh..), I opted to just buy a brand new Monster 185 w/dual start. Hard part is telling my wife what I ‘already’ bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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