ORIGINAL: derrick_chi
Hi all
I've tried to find prior threads in this forum on this subject (I know there must be some) with no luck so far, so I decided to go ahead and post. What I need are detailed steps that outline the break in process for a Nitro engine, I'm sure I could find other sources for this but I though I'd ask you guys. If you can point me to posts which outline the process in detail that would be great to. I need as much detail as possible covering every aspect of the break in process. If one or more you experts want to spell it out for me please do so. Thanks again.
The best break-in meathd for a brand new engine is the heat-cycling method. The initial description was laid out in excellent detail by Fuelman, but HPI_Apollo reiterated it into a comprehensive thread in the engine forum. Check out the following thread:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5517128/tm.htm
Though the engine instructions are different from the heat-cycling method, Fuelman has provided some examples of his engines lasting to more than a dozen gallons of fuel. Many of us who have used the heat-cycling method have been able to reach 10gallons of fuel (and that is a really long time, 10gallons for the casual weekend RC fan can actually take months to wear out the engine).