OT a little 2 cycle Vs 4cycle
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Re: OT a little 2 cycle Vs 4cycle
LOL Don't say that in a room of avid snowmobilers.
Theirs nothing like the smell of a 2 stroke on a
crispy -15 degree C winter morning. AHHHHHH :-)
Can't wait ( beats this +32C humidity crap)
It's amazing the HP that comes out of my little half liter
2 stroke engine. around 75HP I believe.
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> They stink, they smell bad, and they smoke. They have a bitch of a time
> passing the smog laws of pretty much everywhere, and they stink, smell bad,
> and smoke. Mixing gas and oil is not biggie, the major manufacturers figured
> out a very long time ago how to meter the oil into the fuel supply, so the
> operator simply adds gas to one tank and oil to another, and the rest
> magicly happens all by itself. But, none of this gets around the stench, the
> stink, and the smell. Then, there's the noise.
Theirs nothing like the smell of a 2 stroke on a
crispy -15 degree C winter morning. AHHHHHH :-)
Can't wait ( beats this +32C humidity crap)
It's amazing the HP that comes out of my little half liter
2 stroke engine. around 75HP I believe.
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> They stink, they smell bad, and they smoke. They have a bitch of a time
> passing the smog laws of pretty much everywhere, and they stink, smell bad,
> and smoke. Mixing gas and oil is not biggie, the major manufacturers figured
> out a very long time ago how to meter the oil into the fuel supply, so the
> operator simply adds gas to one tank and oil to another, and the rest
> magicly happens all by itself. But, none of this gets around the stench, the
> stink, and the smell. Then, there's the noise.
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Re: OT a little 2 cycle Vs 4cycle
LOL Don't say that in a room of avid snowmobilers.
Theirs nothing like the smell of a 2 stroke on a
crispy -15 degree C winter morning. AHHHHHH :-)
Can't wait ( beats this +32C humidity crap)
It's amazing the HP that comes out of my little half liter
2 stroke engine. around 75HP I believe.
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> They stink, they smell bad, and they smoke. They have a bitch of a time
> passing the smog laws of pretty much everywhere, and they stink, smell bad,
> and smoke. Mixing gas and oil is not biggie, the major manufacturers figured
> out a very long time ago how to meter the oil into the fuel supply, so the
> operator simply adds gas to one tank and oil to another, and the rest
> magicly happens all by itself. But, none of this gets around the stench, the
> stink, and the smell. Then, there's the noise.
Theirs nothing like the smell of a 2 stroke on a
crispy -15 degree C winter morning. AHHHHHH :-)
Can't wait ( beats this +32C humidity crap)
It's amazing the HP that comes out of my little half liter
2 stroke engine. around 75HP I believe.
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> They stink, they smell bad, and they smoke. They have a bitch of a time
> passing the smog laws of pretty much everywhere, and they stink, smell bad,
> and smoke. Mixing gas and oil is not biggie, the major manufacturers figured
> out a very long time ago how to meter the oil into the fuel supply, so the
> operator simply adds gas to one tank and oil to another, and the rest
> magicly happens all by itself. But, none of this gets around the stench, the
> stink, and the smell. Then, there's the noise.
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Re: OT a little 2 cycle Vs 4cycle
LOL Don't say that in a room of avid snowmobilers.
Theirs nothing like the smell of a 2 stroke on a
crispy -15 degree C winter morning. AHHHHHH :-)
Can't wait ( beats this +32C humidity crap)
It's amazing the HP that comes out of my little half liter
2 stroke engine. around 75HP I believe.
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> They stink, they smell bad, and they smoke. They have a bitch of a time
> passing the smog laws of pretty much everywhere, and they stink, smell bad,
> and smoke. Mixing gas and oil is not biggie, the major manufacturers figured
> out a very long time ago how to meter the oil into the fuel supply, so the
> operator simply adds gas to one tank and oil to another, and the rest
> magicly happens all by itself. But, none of this gets around the stench, the
> stink, and the smell. Then, there's the noise.
Theirs nothing like the smell of a 2 stroke on a
crispy -15 degree C winter morning. AHHHHHH :-)
Can't wait ( beats this +32C humidity crap)
It's amazing the HP that comes out of my little half liter
2 stroke engine. around 75HP I believe.
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> They stink, they smell bad, and they smoke. They have a bitch of a time
> passing the smog laws of pretty much everywhere, and they stink, smell bad,
> and smoke. Mixing gas and oil is not biggie, the major manufacturers figured
> out a very long time ago how to meter the oil into the fuel supply, so the
> operator simply adds gas to one tank and oil to another, and the rest
> magicly happens all by itself. But, none of this gets around the stench, the
> stink, and the smell. Then, there's the noise.
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Re: OT a little 2 cycle Vs 4cycle
Along with everything else that has come up, two stroke engines may produce
more power per pound, but they have a very narrow power band. I believe
this applies to the Detroits as well, that's why they have like 400 gears.
It is also why they are used in things that run at one speed, usually wide
open (chainsaws, weedeaters,etc). Snowmobile pulleys keep the engine in
that band as long as possible. The other advantage of the two stroke is
that they can run at any angle.
"Brian Foster" <brianfoster@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:FZjte.46691$j51.34409@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Just got rid of my 15 year old leaf blower. Something like a 30cc 16/1
> mixture 15 year old Craftsman.
>
> Bought a new Poulan 40/1 33 cc blower.
>
> Question is the 2 cycle VS 4 cycle engine. What are the pros vs cons of
> both? I realize mixing oil & gas would be a hassle for most car owners but
> what other negatives are there for 2 cycle engines?
>
> I have to believe that power to weight ratio is very high for 2 cycle vs 4
> cycle. Do 2 cycle engines wear more than 4 cycle?
>
> I guess I'm looking for the science behind these two types and how they
lend
> themselves to automotive applications.
>
> Thanks, I appreciate the combined knowledge of the group.
>
>
more power per pound, but they have a very narrow power band. I believe
this applies to the Detroits as well, that's why they have like 400 gears.
It is also why they are used in things that run at one speed, usually wide
open (chainsaws, weedeaters,etc). Snowmobile pulleys keep the engine in
that band as long as possible. The other advantage of the two stroke is
that they can run at any angle.
"Brian Foster" <brianfoster@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:FZjte.46691$j51.34409@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Just got rid of my 15 year old leaf blower. Something like a 30cc 16/1
> mixture 15 year old Craftsman.
>
> Bought a new Poulan 40/1 33 cc blower.
>
> Question is the 2 cycle VS 4 cycle engine. What are the pros vs cons of
> both? I realize mixing oil & gas would be a hassle for most car owners but
> what other negatives are there for 2 cycle engines?
>
> I have to believe that power to weight ratio is very high for 2 cycle vs 4
> cycle. Do 2 cycle engines wear more than 4 cycle?
>
> I guess I'm looking for the science behind these two types and how they
lend
> themselves to automotive applications.
>
> Thanks, I appreciate the combined knowledge of the group.
>
>
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Re: OT a little 2 cycle Vs 4cycle
Along with everything else that has come up, two stroke engines may produce
more power per pound, but they have a very narrow power band. I believe
this applies to the Detroits as well, that's why they have like 400 gears.
It is also why they are used in things that run at one speed, usually wide
open (chainsaws, weedeaters,etc). Snowmobile pulleys keep the engine in
that band as long as possible. The other advantage of the two stroke is
that they can run at any angle.
"Brian Foster" <brianfoster@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:FZjte.46691$j51.34409@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Just got rid of my 15 year old leaf blower. Something like a 30cc 16/1
> mixture 15 year old Craftsman.
>
> Bought a new Poulan 40/1 33 cc blower.
>
> Question is the 2 cycle VS 4 cycle engine. What are the pros vs cons of
> both? I realize mixing oil & gas would be a hassle for most car owners but
> what other negatives are there for 2 cycle engines?
>
> I have to believe that power to weight ratio is very high for 2 cycle vs 4
> cycle. Do 2 cycle engines wear more than 4 cycle?
>
> I guess I'm looking for the science behind these two types and how they
lend
> themselves to automotive applications.
>
> Thanks, I appreciate the combined knowledge of the group.
>
>
more power per pound, but they have a very narrow power band. I believe
this applies to the Detroits as well, that's why they have like 400 gears.
It is also why they are used in things that run at one speed, usually wide
open (chainsaws, weedeaters,etc). Snowmobile pulleys keep the engine in
that band as long as possible. The other advantage of the two stroke is
that they can run at any angle.
"Brian Foster" <brianfoster@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:FZjte.46691$j51.34409@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Just got rid of my 15 year old leaf blower. Something like a 30cc 16/1
> mixture 15 year old Craftsman.
>
> Bought a new Poulan 40/1 33 cc blower.
>
> Question is the 2 cycle VS 4 cycle engine. What are the pros vs cons of
> both? I realize mixing oil & gas would be a hassle for most car owners but
> what other negatives are there for 2 cycle engines?
>
> I have to believe that power to weight ratio is very high for 2 cycle vs 4
> cycle. Do 2 cycle engines wear more than 4 cycle?
>
> I guess I'm looking for the science behind these two types and how they
lend
> themselves to automotive applications.
>
> Thanks, I appreciate the combined knowledge of the group.
>
>
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Re: OT a little 2 cycle Vs 4cycle
Along with everything else that has come up, two stroke engines may produce
more power per pound, but they have a very narrow power band. I believe
this applies to the Detroits as well, that's why they have like 400 gears.
It is also why they are used in things that run at one speed, usually wide
open (chainsaws, weedeaters,etc). Snowmobile pulleys keep the engine in
that band as long as possible. The other advantage of the two stroke is
that they can run at any angle.
"Brian Foster" <brianfoster@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:FZjte.46691$j51.34409@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Just got rid of my 15 year old leaf blower. Something like a 30cc 16/1
> mixture 15 year old Craftsman.
>
> Bought a new Poulan 40/1 33 cc blower.
>
> Question is the 2 cycle VS 4 cycle engine. What are the pros vs cons of
> both? I realize mixing oil & gas would be a hassle for most car owners but
> what other negatives are there for 2 cycle engines?
>
> I have to believe that power to weight ratio is very high for 2 cycle vs 4
> cycle. Do 2 cycle engines wear more than 4 cycle?
>
> I guess I'm looking for the science behind these two types and how they
lend
> themselves to automotive applications.
>
> Thanks, I appreciate the combined knowledge of the group.
>
>
more power per pound, but they have a very narrow power band. I believe
this applies to the Detroits as well, that's why they have like 400 gears.
It is also why they are used in things that run at one speed, usually wide
open (chainsaws, weedeaters,etc). Snowmobile pulleys keep the engine in
that band as long as possible. The other advantage of the two stroke is
that they can run at any angle.
"Brian Foster" <brianfoster@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:FZjte.46691$j51.34409@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Just got rid of my 15 year old leaf blower. Something like a 30cc 16/1
> mixture 15 year old Craftsman.
>
> Bought a new Poulan 40/1 33 cc blower.
>
> Question is the 2 cycle VS 4 cycle engine. What are the pros vs cons of
> both? I realize mixing oil & gas would be a hassle for most car owners but
> what other negatives are there for 2 cycle engines?
>
> I have to believe that power to weight ratio is very high for 2 cycle vs 4
> cycle. Do 2 cycle engines wear more than 4 cycle?
>
> I guess I'm looking for the science behind these two types and how they
lend
> themselves to automotive applications.
>
> Thanks, I appreciate the combined knowledge of the group.
>
>
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Re: OT a little 2 cycle Vs 4cycle
Along with everything else that has come up, two stroke engines may produce
more power per pound, but they have a very narrow power band. I believe
this applies to the Detroits as well, that's why they have like 400 gears.
It is also why they are used in things that run at one speed, usually wide
open (chainsaws, weedeaters,etc). Snowmobile pulleys keep the engine in
that band as long as possible. The other advantage of the two stroke is
that they can run at any angle.
"Brian Foster" <brianfoster@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:FZjte.46691$j51.34409@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Just got rid of my 15 year old leaf blower. Something like a 30cc 16/1
> mixture 15 year old Craftsman.
>
> Bought a new Poulan 40/1 33 cc blower.
>
> Question is the 2 cycle VS 4 cycle engine. What are the pros vs cons of
> both? I realize mixing oil & gas would be a hassle for most car owners but
> what other negatives are there for 2 cycle engines?
>
> I have to believe that power to weight ratio is very high for 2 cycle vs 4
> cycle. Do 2 cycle engines wear more than 4 cycle?
>
> I guess I'm looking for the science behind these two types and how they
lend
> themselves to automotive applications.
>
> Thanks, I appreciate the combined knowledge of the group.
>
>
more power per pound, but they have a very narrow power band. I believe
this applies to the Detroits as well, that's why they have like 400 gears.
It is also why they are used in things that run at one speed, usually wide
open (chainsaws, weedeaters,etc). Snowmobile pulleys keep the engine in
that band as long as possible. The other advantage of the two stroke is
that they can run at any angle.
"Brian Foster" <brianfoster@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:FZjte.46691$j51.34409@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Just got rid of my 15 year old leaf blower. Something like a 30cc 16/1
> mixture 15 year old Craftsman.
>
> Bought a new Poulan 40/1 33 cc blower.
>
> Question is the 2 cycle VS 4 cycle engine. What are the pros vs cons of
> both? I realize mixing oil & gas would be a hassle for most car owners but
> what other negatives are there for 2 cycle engines?
>
> I have to believe that power to weight ratio is very high for 2 cycle vs 4
> cycle. Do 2 cycle engines wear more than 4 cycle?
>
> I guess I'm looking for the science behind these two types and how they
lend
> themselves to automotive applications.
>
> Thanks, I appreciate the combined knowledge of the group.
>
>
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Re: OT a little 2 cycle Vs 4cycle
MWarren wrote:
> The other advantage of the two stroke is
> that they can run at any angle.
>
>
Uh, that might *really* be an advantage in an off road situation. :-)
--
Old Crow
'82 FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
SENS, TOMKAT, BS#133, DOF#51, MAMBM
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Re: OT a little 2 cycle Vs 4cycle
MWarren wrote:
> The other advantage of the two stroke is
> that they can run at any angle.
>
>
Uh, that might *really* be an advantage in an off road situation. :-)
--
Old Crow
'82 FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
SENS, TOMKAT, BS#133, DOF#51, MAMBM
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Re: OT a little 2 cycle Vs 4cycle
MWarren wrote:
> The other advantage of the two stroke is
> that they can run at any angle.
>
>
Uh, that might *really* be an advantage in an off road situation. :-)
--
Old Crow
'82 FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
SENS, TOMKAT, BS#133, DOF#51, MAMBM