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08-22-2011 | 05:07 AM

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From: Acworth, GA

RE: is it me or is OS engines going to crap?

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ORIGINAL: Joe Dirr

I have four .46 O.S. LA's on my C-130, which was first flown in 2006.

This aircraft is typically flown once a year at my home club's annual Flying Circus event; the rest of the year the wing hangs on the wall collecting dust.

When 'show time' comes around, I service the fuel tanks, connect the external glow and the moment the fuel reaches the carbs, the engines fire; I have never experienced a flame-out or any problems with these engines.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwNr9Zik25I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f46Pn...eature=related

I also have an O.S. 1.60 2-stroke in my DP Supercub and have never had any problems with it; this is a very easy-starting strong engine primarily setup for aero-towing and aerobatics.

My experience with O.S. 2-stroke engines has been very good so far.

Joe

Even the worst engines will fire on the first flip or two. You just need to know their particular requirements. Now running consistanly at the same speed is another matter.

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