RX-800 Engine What's the Deal

[Thruster87]

Anyone know what happened to the RX-800 80hp engine ? Is it still under development for aircraft use?Cheers

 

 

[Guest danda]

Have a look at this http://www.mcp.com.au/engine/rx-800/

 

Although don't ecpect to many answers from Michael Coates I tried and didn't receive a reply maybe this site may give you at least some info.

 

Don

 

 

[alex_atm]

hi Thruster87 - did you end up finding out anything about this engine? I have one in my jet boat and am struggling to find parts and any info.

 

Thanks mate.

 

Alex

 

 

[kasper]

Ummm....this engine came out of the Invader jetboat by Ron Woodleigh

 

I would suggest you google Ron Woodleigh RX800 and/or Ron Woodleigh and make your mind up about his business practices and/or the likelihood that anything from him via Mr Coates will ever come to anything ...

 

 

[alex_atm]

Thanks Kasper,

 

I actually have one of the few jet boats that were made and am trying to find more info /manual for the engine as I am going to be re-building it soon and the guys who made it "global something or other I think" have also gone out of business. Ron built the boats but cant tell me anything about the engine as he purchased them from global I think (and yes, I googled Ron).

 

I need to find parts for the re-built, gaskets, seals, o-rings etc and would like to have them before stripping it down if possible. I am thinking I will have to strip it down and take the old parts to someone who can custom make new ones - any ideas who I could try in Sydney?