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05-10-2003 | 11:20 PM

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strato911

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From: West Jordan, UT

Poulan 25cc update

I ran my gas engine again today. The first time since rotating the carb 180°, mounting the engine to my fuselage, and installing the new Seeker II from Polk's Hobbies. Ground based range checks actually improved?!?!? Must be because I was at a different location.

I AM IMPRESSED!!

The RPM readings were better than I expected or even hoped for...

25 cc WeedEater® engine (Poulan),
Master Airscrew 15 X 8 prop (for break-in),
no muffler (not uncomfortably loud, but my muffler isn't done yet),
running slightly rich (4-stroking 80% of the time),
ESSO Synthetic oil mixed 40:1

RMP readings fluctuated at 9640 - 11040 !!!!!!

:boxing:

(Before anyone asks, yes, my tach is properly calibrated.)

With that kind of power, what prop do you recommend next?

P.S. More good news - my old starter (standard size sullivan) was able to start it repeatedly with ease.

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