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Time again for the start or continuation
of a new flying season. So be prepared and give your engine a COMPLETE
check up. There is a lot YOU can do reduce the chance of an
engine failure. One WORD OF ADVICE (I know I
keep harping on this) but a possible 60-70% of engine failures can be
attributed to fuel related problems. Some of these include, STALE
FUEL MIX, remember once oil is added to gasoline it tends to
reduce its pump octane and hasten its degeneration. I hope the following
will be of help.
STALE. FUEL;
If left in the tank for more than a month, GET RID OF IT. Any
sign of water or dirt remove the tank and clean it OR BE SURE ITS
CLEAN. Why take a chance on old or contaminated fuel mix.
To clean
your tank a suggested method would be to go to a automotive car wash
where they have a power washer with a soap solution and clean the inside
of the tank, then wash it out with clean water without the soap
solution) and let dry thoroughly.
CHECK FUEL LINES;
for tightness at ALL CONNECTIONS, especially on the intake
side from tank to fuel pump). Remember it is easier to draw air than it
is to draw fuel. Reg's Air cooled Engines stocks a good quality fuel
line so if your in the market for fuel line give us a call.
Always use a
good quality inline fuel filter. BEWARE of some of the automotive
gasoline filters, they are as they say gasoline filters not oil filters.
and some types of two stroke oil can start the filter element to break
up and plug the fuel system.
Also some of the screw on bowl type can
cause a problem especially if you drop the seal on the ground and don't
see it or forget to tighten it. Remember always try to reduce the chance
of potential problem. KEEP IT SIMPLE.
Always use a fine mesh screen
funnel when filling your tank from an outside source e.g.; jerry can or
barrel). MAKE SURE you use the correct pump octane fuel for your
particular engine.
Its listed in you engine owners manual and if you
don't have one get one, there cheap and full of good sound information.
We stock these if you need one. If you are not sure of the octane
requirements give us a call and we'll try to help you out.
ALWAYS USE A 3O-I RATIO MIXING OIL
in the 185's; also
make sure it is for high performance - severe service operation. Don't
go cheap on oil it could cost you a lot more than the little extra you
pay for good quality oil. NUFF SAID..
We have tested Castrol
Super Two Stroke and it appears to be quite satisfactory. Be very
careful of synthetic oil, some of these tend to draw water. The plus
factor of these oil however are that they are very consistent. We have
yet to be convinced they give longer life and better fuel consumption
than a good quality petroleum base two stroke oil.
However if your not
sure on the type of oil to use give us a call. One more suggestion on fuel, BEWARE
OF ADDITIVES, some claims are really wild. Reg's Air Cooled
Engines or Rotax dose not recommend them. Snake oil and magic elixir may
be okay for the body however I have not seen much proof as to its
usefulness in a Two-Stroke Engine under U/L conditions. SO BEWARE.
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