2T Premix AND CCI ??

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2T Premix AND CCI ??

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Happy New Year all.

I think this may go down as one of the dafter questions but here goes! :oops:

Does anyone add a small amount of 2T oil to the fuel tank (say 100:1) as well as having the engine oiled by the CCI

Any advantage as far as overall lubrication or would it cause issues like mixture and plug fouling.? Or simply a waste of time and oil?

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Re: 2T Premix AND CCI ??

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If the CCI is running as it should there is absolutely no need for oil in the petrol as well. OK add a table spoon/tank of Castrol R if you want it to smell good :D

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Re: 2T Premix AND CCI ??

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Oh, the smell of Castrol R .....takes me back...might try that for old time's sake.
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Re: 2T Premix AND CCI ??

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+1 on the CCI should be enough if correctly adjusted.
+1 on the cap of castor oil in the tank. Ahhh, such a lovely odour! I wonder why it appeals to almost everyone. Perhaps it is like cooking bacon. Almost everyone loves that smell too. It must be hardwired into our brains I guess
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Re: 2T Premix AND CCI ??

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That's a good idea. Premix oil (at very lean rates) keeps fuel tank free from rust and lubricates fuel petcock and the carbs.
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Re: 2T Premix AND CCI ??

Post by Alan H »

It can also make tbe fuel mix weak as there will be slightly less petrol. So if you spank it, I wouldn't recommend it.
CCI is an excellent system.
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Re: 2T Premix AND CCI ??

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A small cap full won't dilute it that much. Sticking premix in the tank at a 30:1 ratio will.
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