Older G-38
Hi all,
I bought my first gasoline model engine recently.
It is an older model Zenoah G-38. It looks like it is fine condition, the guy even included the instructions for the motor (they are a bit brief), and it has a few options without instructions.
First, the prop hub is an older model. It has a center bolt but the hub is also tapped for 6 smaller screws and the prop washer is similarly drilled. IN ADDITION to all of that, there are 2 smooth studs that are in the hub. I'm assuming that the 6 bolt hub is optional and if I want to use the single center bolt and drill 2 additional holes in the prop, that I can mount the prop in that fashion. Do you agree? One last item, it didn't come with the 6 bolts for the prop hub/washer, just the single main one.
It came with a spring starter. It is loaded with grease and looks to be in good condition. Does anyone know what a sensible periodic maintenance schedule for this item would be?
I took off the cup mount and muffler. It looks like they were put together with lock-tite of some sort. Do you have a suggestion as to what color or type of lock-tite I should use before I run it?
If anyone has the flat mounting plate for a G-38 that they don't plan to use, contact me and lets make a deal. I don't know if I'll be using the cup mount with the plane I plan to build.
What 2-cycle oil would you suggest during the break-in. In the past, I've heard to stay away from synth's and stick with a petroleom based ashless oil (for the break-in). Is that still suggested?
Thanks a bunch,
Kevin