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Forum: Glow Engines

12-07-2007, 01:48 PM

Replies: 85

K&B .65 Sportster

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Posted By JollyPopper

RE: K&B .65 Sportster

OKguys, I got it running with the carb barrel wide open last night, but it didn't sound like it was running very fast. I didn't bother with a tach, but it sounded like it was only at 7,000 to maybe...

Forum: Glow Engines

12-06-2007, 03:34 PM

Replies: 85

K&B .65 Sportster

Views: 36,765

Posted By JollyPopper

RE: K&B .65 Sportster

Dennis, I will be happy to go with your advice if you will tell me what speed you're running this thing during the eight or so cycles.
You say to run it 2/3 minutes and then shut it down, but at...

Forum: Glow Engines

12-06-2007, 11:55 AM

Replies: 85

K&B .65 Sportster

Views: 36,765

Posted By JollyPopper

RE: K&B .65 Sportster

So does anyone know how to run this thing during break in? I am running 10% nitro, 18% oil half castor and half synthetic and I am adding castor oil to it at the rate of 4 oz/gal. Last night I got...

Forum: Glow Engines

12-02-2007, 06:25 PM

Replies: 85

K&B .65 Sportster

Views: 36,765

Posted By JollyPopper

RE: K&B .65 Sportster

OK, I still want to get this thing running reliably. Looking through the muffler port, I don't see any ring on the piston. Therefore, am I to assume it should be broken in the same way an ABC/ABN...

Forum: Glow Engines

11-25-2006, 11:42 AM

Replies: 85

K&B .65 Sportster

Views: 36,765

Posted By JollyPopper

RE: K&B .65 Sportster

Sounds like adding oil is the first thing to try. I have some Klotz Super TechniPlate (isn't that impressive?), but you guys are stressing castor. Is this the same stuff my momma used to give me...

Forum: Glow Engines

11-24-2006, 11:41 AM

Replies: 85

K&B .65 Sportster

Views: 36,765

Posted By JollyPopper

K&B .65 Sportster

I picked up a K&B .65 Sportster for next to nothing. It was new, never mounted or run. I have been attempting for several months now, off and on, to break this turkey in. It runs well for awhile...

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