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Old 01-08-2009, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by shipwama
I was just thinking after reading losi's claim about the new 8t2.0 body helping the engine run cooler, doe the temperature kill the enigne or is it the lack of lubrication, i know they go hand in hand in a way, but when you say that just allowing more air to run over the engine head will cool it, meaning you can lean it out more, will it not just wear out faster, because of the lack of lubrication?
just something i was thinking???
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#2 - Fuel (lube and heat)
#3 - Load
#4 - Maintenance (after run, cleanliness, replacing worn parts - bearings/clutch/carbie)
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