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JOHNS3D 06-02-2009 09:53 AM

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.!!!

Happy day.</p>

42etus 06-02-2009 10:03 AM

RE: breaking in process.
 
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

JOHNS3D 06-02-2009 10:54 AM

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
hi there Paul, both are O.S. engines...the 4 strokes is the new alpha. Iread the manual but sound confuse a little, it says that run the engine to full rpms and then reduce the speed with the needle-valve.. and repeat....how much do i have to wait after islow the engine down. The manual says repeat the process and exten the short periods but how much?...

1. how long to i have to wait after i slow the engine.
2. how long i increase the max rpms period.

DarZeelon 06-02-2009 12:56 PM

RE: breaking in process.
 
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.

JOHNS3D 06-02-2009 02:50 PM

RE: breaking in process.
 
hi there...thanks!!!i will start the breake in on my new .81 alpha first.

weezle 06-02-2009 03:15 PM

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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

JOHNS3D 06-02-2009 03:17 PM

RE: breaking in process.
 


ORIGINAL: weezle

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
thanks Weezle, and how long did you wait on every max rpms/lean process.

weezle 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.

JOHNS3D 06-02-2009 03:28 PM

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.
so its like, full tank....run the engine at max rpms for 5-6 seconds...then close the needle one turn....leave it that way....then after 4 minutes again max rpms, etc. Thanks a lor for your time and help. After a broke crankcase i just want to double check everything...i was lucky that O.S. replce it under warranty.

weezle 06-02-2009 03:42 PM

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let us know how things turn out</p>

Sport_Pilot 06-02-2009 04:00 PM

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then close the needle one turn....
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He said richen the needle, that would mean open it, or turn it counter clockwise.</p>

JOHNS3D 06-02-2009 04:10 PM

RE: breaking in process.
 


ORIGINAL: Sport_Pilot




then close the needle one turn....
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He said richen the needle, that would mean open it, or turn it counter clockwise.</p>
thanks!!! you are correct.

weezle 06-02-2009 04:12 PM

RE: breaking in process.
 
oops I didn't even see that[X(] righty tighty lefty loosy

JOHNS3D 06-04-2009 11:38 AM

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.


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