Super tiger 2300- gas
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I am still testing them and gathering data and different props . With what I have done they are top notch and will last a long time and looks to be as much power as glow if not more, I didn't run them on glow so I am going by the manufacture ratings for the glow comparison.
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Kenlambert: I have several Supertiger engines and always wanted to get a 2300. Then all of a sudden, they was no longer built in Italy but now they are made in China. I still want a 2300 and may run it on gas. What can you tell me about any experience,s you may have had converting them to gas? I am sure others are interested also. Thanks Capt,n
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5 years ago I purchased a large Super Tiger with the idea of converting it to gas. When I approached C&H I was told that:
1)I needed to replace the carb as the glow carb was not suitable for gas.
2) I would need to run 11% oil.
3) To use less oil I would need a new rod with needle bearings on the crank pin.
4) The crank pin was too soft to stand up to the needle bearings. I would need a new crankshaft.
5) I would need all this in addition to spark ignition and battery.
I sold the Super Tiger
1)I needed to replace the carb as the glow carb was not suitable for gas.
2) I would need to run 11% oil.
3) To use less oil I would need a new rod with needle bearings on the crank pin.
4) The crank pin was too soft to stand up to the needle bearings. I would need a new crankshaft.
5) I would need all this in addition to spark ignition and battery.
I sold the Super Tiger
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Have patients...Ken will give more details and maybe even a price. But this takes time to figure out... with like he says.....a lot of work...and cost of ignition ect, needed for the Gas Supertiger 2300. Best Regards Capt,n
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RE: Super tiger 2300- gas
1)I needed to replace the carb as the glow carb was not suitable for gas.
2) I would need to run 11% oil.
3) To use less oil I would need a new rod with needle bearings on the crank pin.
4) The crank pin was too soft to stand up to the needle bearings. I would need a new crankshaft.
5) I would need all this in addition to spark ignition and battery.
2) I would need to run 11% oil.
3) To use less oil I would need a new rod with needle bearings on the crank pin.
4) The crank pin was too soft to stand up to the needle bearings. I would need a new crankshaft.
5) I would need all this in addition to spark ignition and battery.
1) Correct... that's true of all conversions...
2) see below
3) actually, both ends for longevity
4) well, this IS the conversions thread.... you don't need a new crank.... just a "new" crankpin.... the crankpin is hard, but not hard enough... so you heat it up and slow cool to aneal it.... mount it up in a four-jaw or a home made jig.... turn down the crankpin to accept the pressed-on hardened inner-race accesory for your chosen roller bearing (the 4500 pin is already hard enough - no mod needed)
5) see the gas-on-glow-no-ignition thread
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OK now that you do all of that what is the price? ( assume you have a machine shop and can do the required machining yourself)
What will you sell a converted engine for?
What will you sell a converted engine for?
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Shouldn't lose too much power on gas as compared to the recommended low nitro mix for the big Super Tigers. However, I would run it on Gas/Glow myself.
You might offer that option in your sales Ken, as you could sell them much cheaper without the ignition....
So yeah, how much??
AV8TOR
You might offer that option in your sales Ken, as you could sell them much cheaper without the ignition....
So yeah, how much??
AV8TOR
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I would be interested in the gas conversion performance with 16-8, 17-6, 17-8 props. Also of course the cost for the converted 2300 including ignition. I would suggest you see if you can get CH ignition as they have top notch reputation. I would want one that can be run inverted with a wrap around muffler.
What carb are you using?
Ed Mullen
What carb are you using?
Ed Mullen
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the info for the engine will be put out there when I am finished testing the price will be in the ad section and my website
Yes I do the work myself and no I don't run a machine shop but I do have the machines and tools to do anything I want to including a CNC mill
Yes I do the work myself and no I don't run a machine shop but I do have the machines and tools to do anything I want to including a CNC mill
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KenLambert: Keep up the good work. In time something good will come of all your work. I got to hand it to you, you have the guts to try new things. I wish you well. Capt,n