newly built engines/ rebored top ends etc.
Why do they tend to smoke more than normal then eventually settle down?
Over the years I've noticed the above and never understood why- could it be the deep honing on the bore trapping more 2T?
Any ideas Gents?
Chris
What is the science behind it?
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It's people running on 10% 2T ............. just in case.
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got to admit I do run in at 4% Andy- old habits die hardDaggs wrote:It's people running on 10% 2T ............. just in case.
. And yes the comment at the bottom of my messages WILL happen.Chris
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Can I have first dibs at all those spares and TV175's you've got stashed in that garage? .......................... 
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why not? .......................you've had most of the other stuffDaggs wrote:Can I have first dibs at all those spares and TV175's you've got stashed in that garage? ..........................
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I have always run my scooters at 4%.When I run in a new or rebored cylinder I use mineral oil and then change to semi-synthetic,but still run at 4%.bristolmod wrote:got to admit I do run in at 4% Andy- old habits die hardDaggs wrote:It's people running on 10% 2T ............. just in case.
Chris