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Forum: Gas Engines

12-19-2010, 11:01 AM

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Engine break-in in freezing cold

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Posted By captinjohn

RE: Engine break-in in freezing cold

No I do not think so.
1. If you used the choke first, there will be oil in engine with fuel
2. Most modern starting sprays have lube in them
3. As soon asthe enginestarts more fuel & oil will be...

Forum: Gas Engines

12-19-2010, 06:02 AM

Replies: 36

Engine break-in in freezing cold

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Posted By captinjohn

RE: Engine break-in in freezing cold

So correct there...I gave that airplane to a guy who had quite a few youngsters that kinda would hang-out with him at his place in town. So that same plane is still providing new fliers with fun. It...

Forum: Gas Engines

12-18-2010, 05:30 PM

Replies: 36

Engine break-in in freezing cold

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Posted By captinjohn

RE: Engine break-in in freezing cold

Now if your radio system had on-board temp...you could moniter the temp & have a trim tab to open & close the air flowinto the cowl. Man that would be neat!!!!...

Forum: Gas Engines

12-17-2010, 08:37 PM

Replies: 36

Engine break-in in freezing cold

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Posted By captinjohn

RE: Engine break-in in freezing cold

A cut off sock will work (using the upper part) to slip around cylinder too hold enough heat in to help your engine to warm warm up more even.. I would sure do that on a new engine. A cold breakin is...

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