jareds(at)verizon.net
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 Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:07 pm Post subject: 582 Oil Consumption Update |
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Decided to call the experts.
First they reminded me that my 6000 rpm cruise on this test is charted
out to be almost 7gph so my ratio of 50:1 that I am trying to attain is
getting closer actually around 56:1 at that cruise. They said they have
few problems with the oil feeder mechanism but as long as correct lines
were used and it is calibrated with the tick marks correctly.
They have new information that gas now days has so many additives that
we should always buy high octane 90 plus especially if the gas may sit
in a tank or container for more than a few weeks. Octane will drop
considerably in only 2 weeks. This is bad juju for our 2 strokes.
They reminded me that in this Cold SD weather my clip adjustments should
be made to get a better burn on the plugs and that putting plugs in
every 20 hours rather than my 30-40 is the safe way to go. Especially
if running occasional Av gas.
The last reminder they gave was that we should be using oil for AIR
COOLED engines even though we are water cooled. Better viscocity.
Had a good flight even though i couldnt adjust my new radiator door
without cloths lines pins to keep temp up there in this cold.
Hope weather holds to be able to get some more good tests in.
Hope this info helps.
jareds wrote:
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Searched the archives for a ballpark estimate of 582 oil consumption and
found only a couple posts.
My Carb and oil feed seem to be synced according to manual but over the
year noticed a bit darker plugs than would like to see and motor smoking
a bit.
Only 30 hours on the rebuild.
Exactly an hour of flight resulted in just a hair over one pint (16 oz)
According to my estimates that would be about 40:1.
Earlier posts said anywhere from 50:1 to 70:1
Any new suggestions?
Jared
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