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Old 12-27-2002 | 12:57 AM
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Default Buying first engine for trainer

Buy an OS.46FX, if you live here in the USA.

Forget the bushing engines. They have a niche market, but they also require a fuel with more oil than ball bearing engines and at least some castor oil in the lube mix in order to last a "normal" life time.

You don't want an engine that is limited to burning 5% nitro fuel. Most clubs buy fuel in bulk and most bulk purchased fuel is not 5% nitro fuel. Too much nitro in an engine that is not designed to handle it can cause overheating, unexpected flame-outs and, eventually, excessive wear.

Good luck.