First time outboard user
08-19-2005, 04:46 AM
#1
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First time outboard user
I have just received my TT outboard. I'll be using this on a Top speed 2 tunnel when it arrives. This is my first outboard motor but not my first nitro motor. Is there any advise you guys can give me? What nitro % should I use? I'm not going racing so outright power is not a concern, reliability is. What glo plug should I use? How is the standard prop? If it's rubbish what should I replace it with? What grease should I use to grease the prop shaft? There are no model boat shops around here so I won't be able to get a special boat shaft grease so is there a readily available alternative? Will say car grease be ok?
Cheers guys.
Cheers guys.
08-19-2005, 06:41 AM
#2
RE: First time outboard user
I'd use 30% or more nitro. McCoy MC-9 plug. I know that they run a larger prop than most .21's because of the gear reduction. Grease, a thousand that you can use. A 50/50 mix of 20w50 racing oil and STP works well or use a waterproof wheel bearing grease for boat trailers.
