[SEL] Maytags always steal the show !!

[Tony & Jackie]

I'd run my old 60's Jacobsen mower on a 100:1 mix of Amsoil synthetic 
2 stroke for 4-5 years and it never seemed to mind, so I tried it in 
a couple Maytags at 50:1.  I've heard of people running Maytags on 
100:1 Amsoil, but I'm not that brave.  Besides, there's still hardly 
any smoke to speak of at 50:1 so why push it.

-Tony


At 08:54 AM 9/11/2007, you wrote:
>Yes I understand that.  The risk to no longer made original parts to have a
>little bit less smoke is still to me not worth it. Smoke is just a part of
>Maytaging.
>And from what I've experianced if an engine is set up properly and the
>internals of the engine are up to anywhere near snuff and the proper oil is
>used at the right mix ratio the smoke is minimal with little risk to a
>finite number of Expensive original parts left. Lets not forget that by
>experimenting with oils and mixtures we are also putting rods, rings,
>crankshafts and mainbearings at risk too.
>   I've just seen the internals of so many engines ruined due to improper
>oil or the lack there of thats its not even funny.
>Remember I see more then the average number of engines and parts compared
>to the average collector. So I see a wider range of problems then the
>average bear. I am repairing  on average 50 plus carburetors and ignition
>plates a year just from whats mailed to me at home for repair. And even
>more at shows. And the same can be said for seeing engines tore down and
>the troubles inside.
>   JEES what am I doing here I just realised that I'm loosing money by
>recomending proper mixtures and the right oils so  forget everything I've
>said in the past, run em 40-1 / 60-1 heck try 4000-1 mix that Dave
>recomends, lets see how long they run. Heck I hear that vegetable oil works
>well, Even used Veg oil lfrom McDonalds lets all try that. Then the smoke
>will smell like fries.  GRINNNNN,  NOT!!
>    Happy Tagging all.    Mark
>
>PS: For anyone in the area there is a nice show at Wellington, Ohio this
>weekend. Its called Lagrange Engine Club Show.  See ya there,   Mark
>
>At 07:57 AM 9/11/07, you wrote:
> >I think they are running them lean to get rid of all the foul 
> smelling smoke.
> >
> >Luke Tonneberger
> >Rockford, Michigan
> >USA
> >
> >=================
> >>From: Mark Shulaw <frappi at wcoil.com>
> >>
> >>  I know I sell pistons every year to fellows
> >>who run it too lean on oil.  The twins are just the most susceptable to
> >>damage by lack of oil. To me just to save a few $$ on oil its not worth the
> >>risk to run them lean.
> >>                 TTYL,  Mark
>
>Mark & Christine Shulaw
>454 Co. Rd. 33
>Bluffton, OH. 45817  USA            Email: Frappi at wcoil.com
>
>Your one stop on line source for Maytag Multi-Motor parts.
>Parts lists available on request.
>
>Weekdays & Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM Eastern Time 419.358.5206
>No Sunday calls if possible.
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>them in any way shape or form. I am only a Collector, Preservationist and
>hobby dealer of Maytag manufactured items of old.   Mark
>
>
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