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Old 06-25-2009 | 09:42 PM
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From: Brandon, MB, CANADA
Default RE: why after run oil should be used

The engine is junk. The bearings arent just rusted, the front bearing is in little tiny pieces and there were balls just floating around in there. I have a webra 40 for 3 years now, and always used an after run oil of some sort. In winter, I plug the exhaust and carb after a good healthy dose of oil, and it has no corrosion. This is just unacceptable. I could see a bit of rust forming, but not to that extent. In manitoba, it is really humid.
I am also aware of Omega having after run oil (actually just rust inhibitors) that is what i run in my engines.
I bet that the engine was just run all season, then stashed away in a closet or shed for the winter.
Pilotfighter: The engine came with the plane, and two servos. I bought it for $20.00 (the guy really wanted to get rid of it) The way i see it, is im still ahead. I have a ST GS 40 that i got for xmas in it now. Its actually a pretty good combo.