Built2Fly
Well-Known Member
There are so much unknown with the 2-stroke engine I have, I am not even sure if it will run. So I am planning on bolting it onto a temporary bench and working on it piece by piece. That's very much like how I worked on the engine on my bike, getting it to stable idle, rev up a bit to make sure that it is at least running.
Until I read this article, Engine Test Run, Unloaded
Long story short, it says that running a 2-stroke engine without load is a bad idea. So here is my question, how does it work for you guys? Is it a bad idea to test run a 2-stroke engine on a bench without load? Or do you always build the airframe first and then work on your engine with it bolted on the airframe with propeller on?
I am trying to figure out the order of my tasks that makes the best sense. Your input is very much appreciated. Thanks.
Until I read this article, Engine Test Run, Unloaded
Long story short, it says that running a 2-stroke engine without load is a bad idea. So here is my question, how does it work for you guys? Is it a bad idea to test run a 2-stroke engine on a bench without load? Or do you always build the airframe first and then work on your engine with it bolted on the airframe with propeller on?
I am trying to figure out the order of my tasks that makes the best sense. Your input is very much appreciated. Thanks.