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2-Stroke Engine Break-In Tips

Used in the RC hobby for decades, two-stroke glow engines provide a good power-to-weight ratio, have relatively few moving parts, and are fairly inexpensive. The care and feeding of your glow engine is very simple. When properly broken in, a two-stroke glow engine will last for many years. For the most part, the .25- to .60-displacement range remains popular, and there are countless trainers and sport planes designed to use these engines for power. But...

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