Date:         Thu, 8 Sep 2005 08:20:09 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
Subject:      Re: Carrying a large outboard in a Vanagon (plus some NVC
              outboard motor 2 stroke vs 4 questions)
Comments: To: dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET
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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