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Old 06-11-2014 | 08:44 AM
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MTK
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Excellent!....There is a learning curve of course. Gas engines do not need the typical glow style break in. I just tune to max rpm, back off a 100 or so rpm, and just fly it in.That holds well for any given prop after break in is done. It may need slight tweeking, maybe a screwdriver blade width either way, but that's about it.

One of the better surprises will come during the off season. No maintenance required. BTW- if run rich, carbon builds up in a season inside the head. No biggie, easy to clean. If run on the sweet range, carbon build up is minimal.

After a couple gallons, take the plug off and check for mixture. If lean, the electrode will be grayish white; if rich, it will be wet and black. Just right, it is dry and brownish-amber. You will know right away when the LS needle is lean since the engine won't transition and die.Lean HS needle causes the engine to sag on verticals. And remember there is always needle interaction, the LS will affect the HS but usually not the other way around.

Good luck Mike. Oh yeah, the 19x11 will turn around 7600 on the pipe with the proper mixture. It's a good break in prop for a gallon or so, then load it down.

Last edited by MTK; 06-11-2014 at 08:51 AM.