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I have two question....which you could answer on the forum ( I'm sure others
would benefit).
1. Carb sync tool...is there a good (I'm not sure what they are called) liquid level balancing tool you could recommend. Gauges can be out of calibration so result aren't perfect.
2. When initial engine break in is done. Is it necessary to use a special break in oil? I really liked your info regarding correct oils to run and why (I've never liked the just "trust me" approach) not knowing why.
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There is no special break in oil. Use the same oil as you would when normally running the engine. The first oil change should be at 25 hrs during the required warranty inspection. For people that want to use the Aero Shell Sport Plus 4 it is rare that you could buy it locally. The best place I have seen so far on line to buy is the Oil Store on line.
http://oilstore.stores.yahoo.net/aesppl412li.html
As far as sync tools you're better off with liquid filled gauges than the electronic models. I have used them all. You can not diagnose with electronic gauges and you can't tell which carb you want to adjust. The electronic sync tool can split a hair, but once you disconnect the tool and hook the carb balance tube back up all that hair splitting is a mute point. With regular gauges you can tell if cables need adjusting, carbs circuits are obstructed and whether it is the main or idle circuit. You can tell which carb I need to adjust and by how much. It is much faster with a set of gauges. Buy a decent set. Yes some cheaper gauges can be off by 1"+/- vacuum or so. When you get them just pair them and pull a vacuum and see if they are the same. Most a fairly good. I usually spend about $40 on each gauge. Then make an inexpensive setup. It should last years.
I have a carb sync article, but it is too long just to post. If I could send it to someone and they could post it as a link that would be helpful. I don't have a URL to post it to. I also have a picture of an easy to make carb sync too with two gauges.
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I have two question....which you could answer on the forum ( I'm sure others
would benefit).
1. Carb sync tool...is there a good (I'm not sure what they are called) liquid level balancing tool you could recommend. Gauges can be out of calibration so result aren't perfect.
2. When initial engine break in is done. Is it necessary to use a special break in oil? I really liked your info regarding correct oils to run and why (I've never liked the just "trust me" approach) not knowing why.
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There is no special break in oil. Use the same oil as you would when normally running the engine. The first oil change should be at 25 hrs during the required warranty inspection. For people that want to use the Aero Shell Sport Plus 4 it is rare that you could buy it locally. The best place I have seen so far on line to buy is the Oil Store on line.
http://oilstore.stores.yahoo.net/aesppl412li.html
As far as sync tools you're better off with liquid filled gauges than the electronic models. I have used them all. You can not diagnose with electronic gauges and you can't tell which carb you want to adjust. The electronic sync tool can split a hair, but once you disconnect the tool and hook the carb balance tube back up all that hair splitting is a mute point. With regular gauges you can tell if cables need adjusting, carbs circuits are obstructed and whether it is the main or idle circuit. You can tell which carb I need to adjust and by how much. It is much faster with a set of gauges. Buy a decent set. Yes some cheaper gauges can be off by 1"+/- vacuum or so. When you get them just pair them and pull a vacuum and see if they are the same. Most a fairly good. I usually spend about $40 on each gauge. Then make an inexpensive setup. It should last years.
I have a carb sync article, but it is too long just to post. If I could send it to someone and they could post it as a link that would be helpful. I don't have a URL to post it to. I also have a picture of an easy to make carb sync too with two gauges.
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