Magnum XL 28 RNV Engine leaking fuel from the propeller
03-04-2008, 07:55 PM
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Magnum XL 28 RNV Engine leaking fuel from the propeller
I've just recently bought a Magnum .28 engine and i've noticed that little droplets of fuel dribble down the nose of the engine from the prop shaft. And the engine doesn't transition from idle to half throttle. I could hear the engine slowly dieing out or losing rpm when i give it more throttle
03-04-2008, 08:36 PM
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RE: Magnum XL 28 RNV Engine leaking fuel from the propeller
A small amount of oil is normal and some would say a good thing as it means the front bearing is getting oil.
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03-04-2008, 10:22 PM
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RE: Magnum XL 28 RNV Engine leaking fuel from the propeller
Hi ReKLiS
I assume you are seeing this fuel leak when the engine is not running. There is no seal at the front of the engine, just a close running fit. Sounds like your low speed mixture is too rich. Follow the engine tuning instructions a little closer.
I assume you are seeing this fuel leak when the engine is not running. There is no seal at the front of the engine, just a close running fit. Sounds like your low speed mixture is too rich. Follow the engine tuning instructions a little closer.
03-05-2008, 12:28 AM
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RE: Magnum XL 28 RNV Engine leaking fuel from the propeller
Thanks for the info guys. But now i have another problem. When i was tightening the screw to the throttle arm and carburator the sleeve broke off!. Now i need to find a new barrel thing. Either that or buy a whole new carburator.
