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Old 08-06-2013, 03:31 AM
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The motor has a little over a gallon and this is what the crank looks like.
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Old 08-06-2013, 03:45 AM
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Do you have a photo?
What fuel do you run?
How do you maintain your engine after you run/race?
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Originally Posted by JOE SI
The motor has a little over a gallon and this is what the crank looks like.
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I don't care what fuel brands say, you have to use after-run oil. I fell for that once and it cost me a set of engine bearings.
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Originally Posted by godzukihop
I don't care what fuel brands say, you have to use after-run oil. I fell for that once and it cost me a set of engine bearings.
+++1. I fell for the same line of BS. I always run all the fuel completely out. For a very short time, I didn't use ARO. I figured I was racing at least once a week and rust wouldn't form in less than a week in a controlled environment. That cost me a good engine. Rust can form overnight. If I'm at a 2 day weekend race, I still use ARO, for peace of mind if nothing else. I also take my engines apart every other race day to check for wear and staining, either carbon deposits or any spots of rust. Engines are to expensive to ignore.
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I'm getting back into the hobby after 5+ years so I'm not sure what the best brands are now. Can you recommend a good ARO? Thanks.
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Someone told me they're carbon deposits from blow back, not rust
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It's had it since 2 weekends ago but opened it this past Sunday again to see and it had 5x more rust or whatever that is
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Old 08-06-2013, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mavs
I'm getting back into the hobby after 5+ years so I'm not sure what the best brands are now. Can you recommend a good ARO? Thanks.
I buy my ARO from Murnan Modifieds.
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Marvel mystery oil. Perfect after run oil Using it for years .. Or transmission fluid ....
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GMK Supply "Afterlife" ARO. Marvel Mystery has been known to cause problems with silicone crank inserts.
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GMK Supply "Afterlife" ARO. Marvel Mystery has been known to cause problems with silicone crank inserts.
Gary. Never once in any of my engines ...
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How would one clean up that rust on the crank?
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Take out the crack. Push a small piece of fuel tube over the crank pin to protect and then with a Scotch Brite pad you can wipe it away.
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I've been using Mugen after run oil.
But haven't done it on this motor yet and it shows. Just hope it comes right off and doesn't affect performance, its the fastest motor I own with plenty of power
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