"Bob Cowell" <bobc@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:3i7n6456b9efo38dr7o4m351aefkesfi5i@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Wed, 2 Jul 2008 07:31:07 -0400, "Ed Cregger" <ecregger@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> 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
I'm not Ed but I concur with what he said and I have a newer ST45 and it
took some breaking in and now is much better.
mk
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