On Wed, 2 Jul 2008 07:31:07 -0400, "Ed Cregger" <ecregger@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:
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>Many folks, because of previous exposure to OS "no break-in" engines,
>attempt to fine tune and fly a Super Tigre engine long before it is ready
to
>be put into service. These are the folks that end up complaining about
those
>miserable ST carburetors.
>
>Marketing will not mention just how long an ST engine needs to be
broken-in
>because of a possible loss of sales, so they let their customers bumble
>around making confetti of their models because of an improper break-in
>regime. All marketing cares about is profit. Not their customers' well
being
>or enjoyment of their purchase.
>
>Super Tigre engines are fine engines, but none of them come ready to fly
>right out of the box, like OS. Trying to break-in an ST engine in the
air,
>unless it is ABC, is pretty much a waste of time and nearly a sure bet to
>destroy your model, unless you are very experienced and are accustomed to
>deadsticks and their requisite landings.
>
>This does not make ST engines a bad buy. It simply means that one has to
>learn something new and employ a test stand for break-in. Once
accomplished,
>an ST engine will last many decades of fairly rigorous use. Not done
>properly, the engine can be ruined in no time flat.
>
>Once the engine is broken-in, the carb that comes with ST engines
suddenly
>changes into a *****cat to adjust and operate. Surprise!
>
>Ed Cregger
Ed:
In your estimation,
Does this apply equally to the new oriental ST engines as to the older
ones
Italian manufacture?
bob
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