4-stokes in the cold
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From: new oxford,
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i have a saito .65 and it's about 25 here now. does anyone have reccomendations for plugs or other set-up i should know about? this is my first four stroke. i don't mind the cold but will my engine? i know colder air is more dense resulting in more power but is there a breaking point? thanks.
mike
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I fly my Enya and OS 4-strokes in cold (20*) weather with no problems. You will have to richen the idle and igh speed needles more (from the warm weather settings).
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When living in Norther Michigan (Cheboygan) I flew both OS and Enya four strokes off Mullett lake all winter (never below zero but below 20). I took no special steps to keep the engine or fuel warm and used a transmitter blanket with hand warmer to keep the pilot somewhat comfortable. Both engines started as easy as in the warmer weather.




