ORIGINAL: nedyob
Hello Krproton,
After you replaced the bearings in your DL50, did you go right back to the 80:1 mix or do you have to start over and run your mix at 32:1. I got my DL50 used and I think its the first version that DL came out with because it has the smaller mounting lugs on the engine.
I was installing my Pitts muffler on my DL50 to night and was able to look at the top of my piston and theres deffinately carbon on the top of the piston.
I am also planning to run Amzoil Saber, so I take that it will be okay to run it 80:1
The guy I bought the engine/plane from broke it in on Lawn Boy at 42:1. He's had the DL50 for about two yrs. and has over 3 to 4 gallons through it. The compression seems to be good and strong. Should I look into sending the DL50 it to get it updated or wait until it needs work done on it?
I haven't had the chance to start it up because Im still i the procees to building the plane and haven't got all the servo's bought and installed.
Also how do I program the throttle servo while the engine is on the plane, I can't see the butterfly valve to make sure where Im at as fare as full throttle and idle. I will be installing a opto kill on the igition, and may program a throttle cut on my 10C to work with the opiti kill switch.
Thanks for you help.
NEDYOB
Hey Nedyob - gotta get to work!
Since I didn't repalce the piston, rings or cylinder, no need to go through break-in procedure. Just went back to 80:1.
I don't know if you need to update or what. I'd find out what problems (if any) the version has. I mean, the thing isn't going to fall apart or explode or anything, right?
Don't know anything about the kill switch. The way I program the endpoints is to disconnect the pushrod from the carb arm. Set your eneponits so the pushrod will be in the same position the carb arm is when the carb is fully open and closed.
Can add more to my response later if needed.