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Old 07-09-2018, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by hcmbanjo
It seems Estes is no longer using spring steel engine hooks in their kits.
This might be why the engine is extended farther out the back end of the model.
The newer engine hooks will not spring back after an engine is slid in place, they bend!

I order spring steel hooks without the finger tab from BMS
FWIW, besides piano wire, I use the metal strips from discarded windshield wipers. One blade has 2 strips, about enough metal for 10 or so rockets.

The metal is a tad thicker and wider than the old, stock hooks, but it's springy enough to make good retainers.

Not that I want to advocate dumpster diving, but there's usually a few spent wipers in the trash can at the front door of auto parts stores, especially on rainy days

I think I picked up a lifetime supply at O-Reilly's a few years ago

Doug

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