DZ fuel
09-18-2003 | 07:23 AM
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DZ fuel
Hi,
I know that the DZ is supposed to run best on low viscosity oils such as Coolpower 30. What is the reason for this? Why would it not run ok on, say, Wildcat 30 as the rest of the YS fourstroke range does? Has anyone tried it in the real world?
I'm not saying that what is recommended is wrong, I am just interested as to why it should not run properly on the higher viscosity oils?
thanks for the info.
James
I know that the DZ is supposed to run best on low viscosity oils such as Coolpower 30. What is the reason for this? Why would it not run ok on, say, Wildcat 30 as the rest of the YS fourstroke range does? Has anyone tried it in the real world?
I'm not saying that what is recommended is wrong, I am just interested as to why it should not run properly on the higher viscosity oils?
thanks for the info.
James
09-18-2003 | 09:13 AM
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RE: DZ fuel
James,
Looks like no one what's to say anything so I will give it a go. There are many theories and IMHO the following have substance.
1) Engine runs cooler because heat gets carried away easier
2) All other YS engines have fuel delivered into the crankcase after it has been metered by the carburettor and before it is forced into the head. Keeps bottom end cooler. In the DZ the fuel goes directly into the head so the engine relies on blow-by to adequately lubricate the bottom end. Other words the thinner the fuel the greater the blow-by.
3) Better fuel atomisation because of the thinner oil means you get a better combustion.
I have tried both thick and thin oils in this engine and I can tell you that the thinner oil is much better. Engine runs smoother, more power and more fuel efficient.
Wildcat I believe supply a DZ mix with uses low viscosity oil from Klotz. Give that a try.
I mix my own DZ fuel by mixing Klotz KL-198 LV with some Klotz KL-200 HV to increase the fuel viscosity slightly. I do believe KL-198 LV is a little too low in viscosity to give my engine the protection it needs. I swear by this mix at it is cheap compared to other alternatives. 25% nitro and a squirt of Armour-all completes the cocktail.
Peter
Looks like no one what's to say anything so I will give it a go. There are many theories and IMHO the following have substance.
1) Engine runs cooler because heat gets carried away easier
2) All other YS engines have fuel delivered into the crankcase after it has been metered by the carburettor and before it is forced into the head. Keeps bottom end cooler. In the DZ the fuel goes directly into the head so the engine relies on blow-by to adequately lubricate the bottom end. Other words the thinner the fuel the greater the blow-by.
3) Better fuel atomisation because of the thinner oil means you get a better combustion.
I have tried both thick and thin oils in this engine and I can tell you that the thinner oil is much better. Engine runs smoother, more power and more fuel efficient.
Wildcat I believe supply a DZ mix with uses low viscosity oil from Klotz. Give that a try.
I mix my own DZ fuel by mixing Klotz KL-198 LV with some Klotz KL-200 HV to increase the fuel viscosity slightly. I do believe KL-198 LV is a little too low in viscosity to give my engine the protection it needs. I swear by this mix at it is cheap compared to other alternatives. 25% nitro and a squirt of Armour-all completes the cocktail.
Peter
09-19-2003 | 09:27 AM
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RE: DZ fuel
PeterP
Please can you give a more accurate mixing receipe for your home brew fuel. I am referring to the some of this and some of that (oils). Also are you referring to the Armour All that you use on your car dash panel?
MH
Please can you give a more accurate mixing receipe for your home brew fuel. I am referring to the some of this and some of that (oils). Also are you referring to the Armour All that you use on your car dash panel?
MH
09-19-2003 | 06:23 PM
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RE: DZ fuel
Turbine,
I am currently using the following mix.
16% Klotx KL-198
7% Klotz KL-200
25-30% Nitro
Methanol
Yes, use the armourall you use on your dash. This minimises fuel foaming.
Next time you mix some fuel shake it up in a plastic bottle and look how much it foams. Then add the armourall and shake. almost no foaming. I have noticed no difference in tune or performance with this in my fuel. 1-2 squirts is all you need for a 1 gallon bottle.
Peter
