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billlvrcs 05-12-2024 05:50 PM

Extra Beanol Castor
 
Plenty of glows here, 2 and 4 cycles. I run them juicy, more compression, cooler running and they seem to last longer. Haven't had to change a glow plug in years. I use S&W 15% in both with outstanding results. I also add a few ounces of Beanol Racing Castor to each gallon. Running them on the rich side yields a thin smoke trail and a cooler run. Any tips how to get a better "smoke trail" without using a dedicated smoke system. I used S&W Fuels glow fuel, standard 2 cycle 15%. Stan in Easton, Pa. produces an excellent fuel at an excellent price. Check him out, you'll like the fuel. Bill

jaka54 05-13-2024 12:13 PM

You probably know that modern ABC and ABN two stroke engines should not run slobbering rich , as you then might destroy the piston to cylinder fit.

the Wasp 05-13-2024 07:36 PM

I have a Saito 100 I bought used to rebuild. the owner was very happy to tell me he always ran it slobbering rich. I question that to myself. when I took it apart I found the valves were thickly cacked fuzzy black. the cam too, but not as bad. the cylinder liner was stained black.
the piston skirt was blistered a bit and the ring look to be eaten by acid. I considered this to be caused by setting too long in burnt oil.

billlvrcs 06-03-2024 02:29 PM

A little rich. A click or two. Not as dramatic as slobbering, obviously.

Jesse Open 07-05-2024 12:48 PM


Originally Posted by the Wasp (Post 12800259)
I have a Saito 100 I bought used to rebuild. the owner was very happy to tell me he always ran it slobbering rich. I question that to myself. when I took it apart I found the valves were thickly cacked fuzzy black. the cam too, but not as bad. the cylinder liner was stained black.
the piston skirt was blistered a bit and the ring look to be eaten by acid. I considered this to be caused by setting too long in burnt oil.

When run slobbering rich the excessive, unburned fuel actually displaces and flushes the oil away from the sliding surfaces,

the Wasp 07-06-2024 06:40 PM


Originally Posted by Jesse Open (Post 12803089)
When run slobbering rich the excessive, unburned fuel actually displaces and flushes the oil away from the sliding surfaces,

so you are saying he ran it too lean. I can believe that. been there on a Heli engine LOL.I will try to get pics tomorrow. but I will tell you now, even the cam is black.

the Wasp 07-07-2024 01:09 PM

Fuzzy valves and cam.
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