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timme6 · Jul 11, 2001 12:57 PM

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Started the break-in for the old (new)Fox 15 slant plug yesterday. It's intended for my son's Jr Flite Streak.
I ordered some SIG Champion 15% nitro, 20% all castor fuel and poured about 12 oz out, into my old fuel to "spike" the nito a little. Then I added 8 oz of castor to the SIG fuel. This got my castor up to a hair over 25%.
Ran about 4 oz through the engine at a fast 4 cycle in 2-3 minute runs. Then anoher 4 oz in two seperate runs, varying the needle between just breaking into 2 cycle for about 30 seconds or so, then back to fast 4 cycle. Naturally I let the engine cool between runs. By the 4th run the engine started easily with only 3-4 flips. So far it seems like a great little engine. I'll run it some more tonight and see if that perception remains.
Any hints or tips for me on break-in of this critter?
Thanks
Tim

gcb · Jul 11, 2001 04:13 PM

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Just don't over prop it. They like an 8x4 or 7x6 when broken in. The 8x4 would probably be best for your ship.
Good luck,
George

Currell · Jul 11, 2001 11:08 PM

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Agree with George. 8-4. You're breaking it in correctly, I think.

What are you putting it on? Suggest a Streak, Jr. currell

timme6 · Jul 12, 2001 06:37 AM

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Currell,

It's going on a Jr Streak. I'm also using an 8x4 prop.
What's a good finished weight for the Jr Streak?

Tim

Currell · Jul 12, 2001 11:35 PM

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That's right. Streak, Jr. I didn't read your initial post closely enough.

Right around a pound or an ounce or two over it is good.

Currell