The big down-side, IMO, to 2 strokes is the amount of oil they can put into a lake. Alistair
On 8-Sep-05, at 8:03 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: If your going to be removing the engine and laying it down for storage, transport etc, the 4 stroke is out. Even with draining the oil all the time, it will make a mess and oil getting past the rings will be problem. With the 2 stroke, just disconnect the fuel line and run it until it stops. Yes, you will have to mix the oil with the gas, but no oil changes. One of those luggage carriers attached to a class 3 hitch will hold that motor outside the van. 2 strokes are a bit smoky but they develop power every piston down stroke. Also, most use reed valves so there are no cams, lifters, rockers, etc. That is why they are so light. Dennis |
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