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R/C Tips and Tricks - Nitro Engine Temps
Recommended Engine Temperature
It's generally accepted that for longevity and performance, the operating temperature of most engines should be somewhere between 200 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit, and that temperature is usually taken at the glow plug. What's the best temp for your engine? Well, the following write-up from O.S. Engines pretty much says it all...It's not possible for us to give you an actual temperature or temperature range for your engine. The specific temperature is determined by too many factors. There is only one way to determine at what temperature your engine should be run - get it running just how you like it, then find out what temperature the engine reaches.Feedback is always welcome, please click the "Contact Me!" link if you'd like to leave some.Make sure your engine is operating properly and providing the performance you expect. Be sure you are not overly lean and shortening your engine's life span. Use the exact setup every time...fuel, exhaust system, plug, measurement location, and so forth. If you change anything, the temperature will change. Once you have the engine running the way you want it, take your measurement. You will have to take measurements over time to find out how the weather affects it. As the air temperature and humidity change from day-to-day, the operating temperature will change. Eventually, you'll find a temperature range that you can use.
Engine temperature is not an absolute number for setting your engine. It is only a guide, and can help alert you to potential problems. The only sure way to make sure your engine is running correctly is to see how it's running. An engine can be operating at "correct" temperatures, but not running well, or seem to be running "hot" or "cold" yet is performing flawlessly.
Finally, use any temperatures you read about, or people tell you, as rough information. The only useful numbers are the ones you actually measure when your engine is running correctly. If your engine is running correctly, then what you measure is correct, even if some else says it's too high or too low. Don't worry about the differences. Each engine is in a unique installation with a unique set of circumstances, so there can be wide variances in engine temperature.
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