Hughes, a crarefull check of my post reveals that nowhere did I label anyone as "incompetent". It follows, then that I was unfairly labeled "unfair". My relief is unbounded!

Actually if you reread both posts you will find that we are in agreement-proper engine selection is key. Obviously the beginner or one with no interest in the internal combustion engine should put simplicity, ease of break-in and reliability at the top of the list. Competence or the lack thereof should not be a factor. Gearheads on the other hand derive great satisfaction from obtaining superior performance from dificult subjects, or simply engines that are not identical to most others on the field. My Fox engines are an example (they are not realy that hard to set up).

In any event, we are not discussing issues of great moral import or life threatening matters here. Just a hobby. I am frequently amazed at the amount of emotion some of our members express relative to their choice in engines, synthetic vs castor etc.

PS If one must use the term incompetent, apply it to me and radio equipment. I just want to plug it in and turn it on. My daughter says I can fix anything that runs on gasoline or gunpowder, but I need to stay away from electronics