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does anybody know wer they make plastic dummy engines

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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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Default does anybody know wer they make plastic dummy engines

i want to try and get hold of a yb for mocking up so it is light to get in and out .any one help.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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i dont know of any,,,
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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toys r us ?
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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probably cheaper to machine out an old block
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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could u not use wood?just make it the right size?
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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id stick with a plastic yb engine,,,,,,,,,,, less chance of it melting
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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get get a shagged old pinto block and drop the internals out?
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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i know the sort of thing you're thinking of but that will cost you about as much as a real YB, buy yourrself a good crane will be a better investment
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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Just use a cardboard box...
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