breaking in process.
06-02-2009 | 09:53 AM
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breaking in process.
Hi there everyone, i remember a good thread about breaking in the engine...right now i got a new .81 4 strokes engine and a .46, i want to lear more about it...also remember something about pitching the fuel tube.
Any help will be great.!!!
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06-02-2009 | 10:03 AM
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You won't go wrong by following the break-in instructions in the manual. Assuming that the 4-stroke is a ringed engine and the .46 is an ABC engine, they will have different break-in procedures. Before any one here can give you recommendations, we need to know what engines you have, not just their displacement.
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06-02-2009 | 10:54 AM
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RE: breaking in process.
ORIGINAL: 42etus
You won't go wrong by following the break-in instructions in the manual. Assuming that the 4-stroke is a ringed engine and the .46 is an ABC engine, they will have different break-in procedures. Before any one here can give you recommendations, we need to know what engines you have, not just their displacement.
Paul
You won't go wrong by following the break-in instructions in the manual. Assuming that the 4-stroke is a ringed engine and the .46 is an ABC engine, they will have different break-in procedures. Before any one here can give you recommendations, we need to know what engines you have, not just their displacement.
Paul
1. how long to i have to wait after i slow the engine.
2. how long i increase the max rpms period.
06-02-2009 | 12:56 PM
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F5,
Assuming your .46 engine is a tapered-bore two-stroke, you should closely follow the break-in procedure described in [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/Tapered%2DBore_Engine_Break%2Din_%2D_Upgraded/m_1850473/tm.htm]this thread[/link].
The results you will get; in terms of eventual engine performance, reliability and longevity, are at least equal to, but more likely to be better than following the manual.
Assuming your .46 engine is a tapered-bore two-stroke, you should closely follow the break-in procedure described in [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/Tapered%2DBore_Engine_Break%2Din_%2D_Upgraded/m_1850473/tm.htm]this thread[/link].
The results you will get; in terms of eventual engine performance, reliability and longevity, are at least equal to, but more likely to be better than following the manual.
06-02-2009 | 03:15 PM
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RE: breaking in process.
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I have the 110 alpha and the break in procedure is the same as your .81 alpha. First completely close the high speed needle and then open it 3 or 4 turns ( you might want to double check the manual on this) then start your motor. Let it warm up before you start leaning it, I let mine warm up 4 or 5 minutes at low rpm's (3000 to 4000). Then I did just as the manual states. I opened the throttle all the way up and leaned high speed needle for near max rpm's (for a few seconds only) then I richened 1 turn. I did this for the first 2 tanks. My motor currently has one flight its very strong transition is very smooth
I have the 110 alpha and the break in procedure is the same as your .81 alpha. First completely close the high speed needle and then open it 3 or 4 turns ( you might want to double check the manual on this) then start your motor. Let it warm up before you start leaning it, I let mine warm up 4 or 5 minutes at low rpm's (3000 to 4000). Then I did just as the manual states. I opened the throttle all the way up and leaned high speed needle for near max rpm's (for a few seconds only) then I richened 1 turn. I did this for the first 2 tanks. My motor currently has one flight its very strong transition is very smooth
06-02-2009 | 03:17 PM
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RE: breaking in process.
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F5
I have the 110 alpha and the break in procedure is the same as your .81 alpha. First completely close the high speed needle and then open it 3 or 4 turns ( you might want to double check the manual on this) then start your motor. Let it warm up before you start leaning it, I let mine warm up 4 or 5 minutes at low rpm's (3000 to 4000). Then I did just as the manual states. I opened the throttle all the way up and leaned high speed needle for near max rpm's (for a few seconds only) then I richened 1 turn. I did this for the first 2 tanks. My motor currently has one flight its very strong transition is very smooth
F5
I have the 110 alpha and the break in procedure is the same as your .81 alpha. First completely close the high speed needle and then open it 3 or 4 turns ( you might want to double check the manual on this) then start your motor. Let it warm up before you start leaning it, I let mine warm up 4 or 5 minutes at low rpm's (3000 to 4000). Then I did just as the manual states. I opened the throttle all the way up and leaned high speed needle for near max rpm's (for a few seconds only) then I richened 1 turn. I did this for the first 2 tanks. My motor currently has one flight its very strong transition is very smooth
06-02-2009 | 03:25 PM
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couple of minutes 3 or 4 probably to give the motor a chance to cool. And about an hour in between tanks again to let it cool down, Important thing is Take your time, you don't want to get hurt or ruin your investment. On about my 7th tank I lean the low speed needle about 1/8 of turn.
06-02-2009 | 03:28 PM
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RE: breaking in process.
ORIGINAL: weezle
couple of minutes 3 or 4 probably to give the motor a chance to cool. And about an hour in between tanks again to let it cool down, Important thing is Take your time, you don't want to get hurt or ruin your investment. On about my 7th tank I lean the low speed needle about 1/8 of turn.
couple of minutes 3 or 4 probably to give the motor a chance to cool. And about an hour in between tanks again to let it cool down, Important thing is Take your time, you don't want to get hurt or ruin your investment. On about my 7th tank I lean the low speed needle about 1/8 of turn.
06-02-2009 | 04:10 PM
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RE: breaking in process.
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He said richen the needle, that would mean open it, or turn it counter clockwise.</p>
then close the needle one turn....
He said richen the needle, that would mean open it, or turn it counter clockwise.</p>
06-04-2009 | 11:38 AM
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RE: breaking in process.
hi there everyone..well finally went yesterday to breake in my engine at the field......close the needle, opened 2.5 turns, and start...did the high rpms a few sec...then opened one turn...as the manual says. I bought a hobbico tach!! what a great tool.
Defnitly im happy with this new engine...i dont know why but i really feel that the last one was not making this power, right now im runnning rich at the 5th tank...like 500-600 rpms under full rpms.
Defnitly im happy with this new engine...i dont know why but i really feel that the last one was not making this power, right now im runnning rich at the 5th tank...like 500-600 rpms under full rpms.
