[SEL] Maytags always steal the show !!

[John Hall]

I was thinking about that same thing. Wasn't there a write-up in GEM back in 
the late '80's on that "experiment". Seems gas cost less than a buck back 
then.

John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Shulaw" <frappi at wcoil.com>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:12 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Maytags always steal the show !!


> Hi Tony,
>  I've heard a lot of good talk about synthetics. I've just never been
> brave enough to try them. I wish I had the time and money to really put
> some diffferent oils thru the true test of a engine under load for gallons
> of fuel. To do like that fellow did a few years back just for the heck of
> it where he run  50  gallons of fuel thru a Maytag. But in this case to
> test in a controlled situation different oils and mixtures. But this is
> only something a corperation can afford to do.
>            TTYL,  Mark
>
> At 02:59 PM 9/11/07, you wrote:
>>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.
>> >I am not an employee or licensed dealer for Maytag Corp. Nor do I 
>> >represent
>> >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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> 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.
> I am not an employee or licensed dealer for Maytag Corp. Nor do I 
> represent
> 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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