sseeker Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 Hi, Does anyone know anywhere in Australia that stocks Cuyuna 430R parts? I know of a few places in the states that stock the parts however shipping is almost $40 for two piston heads (rings circlips etc.. included) If it's gonna cost me $40 for those, who knows what it's gonna cost me for all the other things I may need. Don't mind paying for quality products, but the shipping from the states is ridiculous! Also, what is the best place to buy aircraft aluminium from in Australia (preferably WA)? I know Aircraft Spruce has it significantly cheaper than some places in Aus. but the shipping of tubing (uncut) would be very very expensive. -Andrew
Guest ozzie Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 After shopping around for engine parts similar to above i have found that if they are available in Australia they are usually twice the price in the USA. found this out when recently shopping for ign coil for kohler engine. here it is $167. plus shipping. i found a company in Texas, same factory part $52.us plus extra 8 bucks for international post. No brainer as to were i bought it from. With shipping from the US best to buy everything at once and send in one box. Cuyuna Engines were not marketed in Australia during the 70's/80's. Robin engines were the main player then. Also you may find that some parts like pistons rings ect may be the same between the robin, kawasaki and Cuyuna engines. Robin and Kawasaki were made on the same production line. What is the engine from? Ozzie
sseeker Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 Engine is from my Pterodactyl Ascender, needs to be overhauled. I have emailed the US supplier to see what postage would cost for an overhaul kit so I can see what I'm looking to pay for postage. I've noticed that stuff is generally cheaper to buy from the US however postage is a real deal killer. -Andrew
fly_tornado Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 You need to find suppliers that ship with USPS. Its usually 1/2 of the cost of Fedex and UPS.
sseeker Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 Tornado, Yup, I asked the supplier to quote a USPS price and courier price to see what was best. I've received items via UPS (not USPS) that were much cheaper than the USPS alternative, and delivered in 3 days! We'll see what he gets back to me with. Anyone know what the best approach to purchasing aircraft Aluminium tubing in Australia is? -Andrew
fly_tornado Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 I started a thread a while back about buying alloy. the deal UPS and Fedex work is they give a 50% discount to shippers. Some shippers keep the cash and some ship for cost price, hence the variation in pricing.
Guest ozzie Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 I shipped my airventure goodies home in boxes supplied by USPS free. The postage was around 50 dollars for the box up to the 20lb limit. Ifound UPS/Fed Ex to be expensive especially on anything that the USPS could not post to heavy or oversize. Then slug you up for GST on the value. Aus post will only charge GST over $1000.00. Anything under that value and they don't consider it cost effective. So consider the value when shipping via post. sometimes better to split the shipment. tracking UPS/Fed Ex i have watched in awe as my stuff clocked up more flying miles than i have as it went around the northern hemisphere twice before heading south.
Guest ozzie Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 Might be a bum lead but have you tried Wiseco pistons in NSW?
sseeker Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 Negative, I haven't tried them ozzie -Andrew
pudestcon Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 Hi,Also, what is the best place to buy aircraft aluminium from in Australia (preferably WA)? I know Aircraft Spruce has it significantly cheaper than some places in Aus. but the shipping of tubing (uncut) would be very very expensive. -Andrew G'day Andrew, In my experience getting aircraft alum in WA is well night impossible. I'm pretty sure Western Airmotive at Jandakot will get it in for you but, as usual, you pay a premium for freight. I ended up buying a wing spar from Wade Marlo and still paid a premium for freight. In the end, if you need it then you just have to 'suck it up' mate. It hurts but that's the price you have to pay for living in our little patch of paradise. Glad to hear you have a project underway. Pud
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