[SEL] Flywheel dangers

[fero_ah at city-net.com]

Hi Skip,

Before he sold it, we ran Dave Rotigel's 12 hp T/G Hercules on kero.  That
engine was DEFINITELY happier running on kero than running on gas.  It ran
steadier, generally firing every 4-stroke cycle and had a softer, more mellow
exhaust note.  On gas she'd often fire every other 4-stroke cycle and had a
much sharper bark.

I've also always run my 5 hp Petter "M" on kero.  It only tastes a bowlful of
gas at startup.  And you're right; burning kero adds a lovely smell to the show
grounds.  8-))

See ya,  Arnie

Arnie Fero
Pittsburgh, PA
fero_ah at city-net.com

Quoting Skip Cleveland <OCLEVELAND at cfl.rr.com>:

> This isinteresting. I run my old "M" on kerosene or lamp oil  all the time. 
> I like the smell of it.