Hello:
I am about to mix some fuel for my HP .40 that is equipped with the BG piston and cylinder. I plan to dump 1 quart of Klotz Techniplate Oil into a 5 quart jug, shake well and go flying. No nitro or castor oil added. Is this as simple as it can get when mixing fuels? In the past, the engine ran perfectly on this mix but I am curious if anybody else is running this mix. If so, how do you like it. Oh yes, Mr. Gardner suggested this mix and who else would know what his P&C desires.
I have learned that the chip muffler that I tried was perhaps a bit too restrictive as I failed to get a good engine run in either a wet 2 cycle or a 4-2-4 run. The large DuBro muffler from the 70's gave a great engine run but was very loud and heavy. I will try the original tube muffler and see if it is a good match. If so, problem solved!
The engine may be running too hot as it is not broken in yet. It is very difficult to turn over slowly when choking the engine. Oh yes, as per the starting instructions for my OS go like this:
Get the fuel to spray bar.
Turn engine over for 1-2 seconds without the glow plug being energized.
Energize the glow plug and touch the starter to the engine. INSTART START! No hand flipping required.
I have used this on other engines and it has worked very well. No sore muscles, fingers and joints the following day! Lol
What mufflers, props and fuels are you using in your BG engines?
Tia,
Frank McCune