Originally Posted by
lorider75
by no means am i any sort of engine tuning guru but, I believe that you should use temps as a guideline. I tune for smoke and performance. I am quite lucky to have about a million years of rc experience pitting with me as well.
I have seen my reedy run anywhere from 225 to 260 depending on the weather conditions. I have not once seen a lack of smoke from the pipe so I am happy.
agreed temps are a good guideline for sure
on Nova N21BF Limited with the stock head, it wouldnt run good until the 240-250 range but then the carb started to vapor lock
215-230 ran ok but not much power
even at the 250 range there was a ton of smoke so the protection was there but vapor locking a carb isnt very fun
i have since changed out to a larger cooling head
replacing front bearing also since it was leaking
i think it will be a pretty decent club motor though
once the bearing is in it