The Engine Ofactory Factor
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The Engine Ofactory Factor
Ok I bet I'm going to get pounded for this one. I have myself convinced that even running on the same fuel some engines smell different from others. For example I think older Enyas have a certain odor. I also think four strokes smell much different compared to two strokes. What do you think am I just sniffing too much Co?
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Ok I bet I'm going to get pounded for this one. I have myself convinced that even running on the same fuel some engines smell different from others. For example I think older Enyas have a certain odor. I also think four strokes smell much different compared to two strokes. What do you think am I just sniffing too much Co?
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Obviously I can't apply any hard science here but I bet if the cynics reading this fired up one of their old Enyas etc they'd be saying to themselves: "Man the crazy old fart is right!"
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They also sell assorted additives that can add a nice smell to your exhaust too.
Cherry, Apple, Banana, Tropical Fruit, etc.
I bought some, but I haven't tried it out yet.
Cherry, Apple, Banana, Tropical Fruit, etc.
I bought some, but I haven't tried it out yet.
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PS Earl , Nice review I saw you do on the A38 .
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I'm a weirdo and use all castor goo in my fuel so most of my engines smell the same. 2-strokes smell different than 4-strokes but that's the only difference I smell.
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I like the new engine smell, when you run that first fuel tank of fuel through them. The engines all have that unique new engine smell to them.
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Maybe I'm weird, maybe not. Both of my 4-cycles have a distinct smell that seems very different than the 2-strokes. Granted, I don't run much nitro in most of my engines so I don't know if that may be why I notice such a difference. I know the combustion process is hotter in a 4-stroke so it would make sense that the oil coming from the exhaust is hotter is more of it is burning versus a 2-stroke that tends to spit more unburned fuel out the exhaust. I am curious to hear what you find out.
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try putting your after shave in a tank of fuel it will smell good
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My buddy and I frankensteined an engine together - I wonder if it'll smell differently. We may very well call it an FDX, - Fox case, crank, rod, carb, and MDS .40 piston/liner, cylinder head, and a homemade wristpin and retainer. It may end up smelling like a mix of cheeseburgers and pizza, and Guinness flavored vodka. Had to shim the outside of the liner .005" for a snug fit and it so happened a Guinness beer can is .005". Half of it made in the USA and the other half in Russia with a dash of Ireland. LOL.
No Guinness beer was sacrificed in the production of this high quality model engine.
No Guinness beer was sacrificed in the production of this high quality model engine.
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My buddy and I frankensteined an engine together - I wonder if it'll smell differently. We may very well call it an FDX, - Fox case, crank, rod, carb, and MDS .40 piston/liner, cylinder head, and a homemade wristpin and retainer. It may end up smelling like a mix of cheeseburgers and pizza, and Guinness flavored vodka. Had to shim the outside of the liner .005" for a snug fit and it so happened a Guinness beer can is .005". Half of it made in the USA and the other half in Russia with a dash of Ireland. LOL.
No Guinness beer was sacrificed in the production of this high quality model engine.
No Guinness beer was sacrificed in the production of this high quality model engine.