Microlighters

My Safari did not have an autolube and I have always premixed two stroke and I have been told that that is the way to go. My new airy has autolube and my common sense tells me that it can't be too bad, why else would the manufacturer install it?

Thoughts?

Another thing, does anyone have any experience with Quicksilver two stroke oil - Some guys swear by it

Cheers

D

Hi Big D!
One argument for autolube is on that on long descents, premix goes in via fuel, which means not much goes in, with autolube it goes in by revolutions which is better in theory, but then I always pre-mixed and never scuffed a piston.
Ran Quicksilver TCW-3 (from Mercury agents, half the price of Royal Purple ) for hundreds of hours when I still flew by 2-stroke, and had very low carbon build-up. (But then again, contrary to CW, I ran the engines lean and hot, and this is where synthetics IMHO makes the difference.)
Whatever you do, FlySafe!
Abe

I have just taken my autolube off.

Know a few guys who have had engine-outs because it stopped working. There is no warning light which will tell you that it has stopped, just EGT gauge.

I mix and I know that I will always have oil. Unless you really F-up and forget to mix oil in the fuel. But you can also forget to fill the autolube up. These must be covered by your pre-flight.

I currently fly a 582 Aquilla with a used/ zero ed engine -50hours , at the inspection on 1200 hours the crankshaft measured perfect - currenlty using Engen super outboard TCw3 oil and has always been premixed - no problem whatsoever - Autolube runs too lean
Leprachaun

Thanks for responses.

What do I do now Leprachaun? Do I
- just wait for the autolube to run dry (prob not a great idea),
- rip it off,
- drain remaining oil (don't know if I can?)
and then start pre-mixing again?

PS: Did I mention that I am an accountant? :D

D

Screw the Autolube... but you could keep tank and use it as a handy means of transporting oil

Enjoy the Gem

Howzit Junkman

Is it easy to remove the autolube, anything I need to know?

Cheers

D

Just wait for your trusted handyman my Big friend i assume we (I) still have to fit that ballistic as well?

How right you are my dark friend. The balistic(s) await our(read "your") instalation.

I tell you, I get tired just watching you work on my plane :D

I will bring a good book and a campmaster chair this time...

Just remember that you can throw all your Metric tools away now cause your now in the realm of W, BS & AF(mostly) so its 1/4, 1/2 / 3/4 5/8, 5/16, 7/16 11/16 19/32 , etc hee hee hee

AND its all AN hardware - no more std hardware variety cheapo bolts & nuts for you from now on

Just kidding about chucking the Metric - youll still need it for the Rattex, and prop (8.8 std ) whew!! 8, 10 , 12 , 13, 14

With a bit of luck I might be able so share the cost of these new tools with a fellow aviator. He starts frothing at the mouth at the mere mention of a Gemini, especially a light blue one with electronic trim.... :D

Drewl.... Where does one get those imperial tools?