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Old 10-11-2005 | 11:08 AM
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rcbill
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Default Breaking in DA 50

I just bought a DA50 and ran it in a motor stand for the first time. I am wondering if I should be running this engine in the stand or mount it in my new Wild Hare 540 (which arrives in November) and fly it to break the engine in. The engine starts and idles and runs good with only about 1/2 hour of time on it. It is running somewhat rich and with a 32/1 mix according to the directions. Also how much time is needed and how can you tell when the engine is broken in and also how do you tell when you have the carburetor adjusted properly. Is there any RPM that would be desirable to run the engine during break-in. Would there be any harm in running about a 22x8 or 24x8 wood Zinger on it?? I would appreciate any information.....Thank You....Bill