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Old 04-09-2009, 11:29 PM
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ok so i was went to break in my LST2 and i ran 20 percent on the first tank i didnt even notice that i was using 20 percent can i change it to 30 percent because i only ran one tank on 20 percent
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You will be perfectly fine
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ok thanks guys just wanted to make sure i didnt want to mess up the engine or anything
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When you change nitro percentages, you will need to adjust your needle settings and also start your break in process all over from the start.
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You do not need to break your engine in all over again.
Adjust your needles and go from there.
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Originally Posted by sharkman
You do not need to break your engine in all over again.
Adjust your needles and go from there.
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Generally engines don't mind going up percentage, but i think going down is not good.
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Do you generally have to richen the needles going up in %
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Originally Posted by deweyharding
Do you generally have to richen the needles going up in %


it all depends on the fuel.
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but what happens if going down? is it a bad thing or i just have to re adjust needles?
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Just readjust the needles. you are just resetting the needles to adjust for the different ignition timing of the different %'s.

It is just a matter of personal preference but I always found with big blocks that going to a higher % needed a colder plug. 20% I liked a medium plug.
I have had 4 of these engines with the lst2/8ight/muggy.
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