Mintor 1.7 Reliability.

[Keith Black]

AeroSlave distributes the Mintors. www.aeroslave.com

Keith

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Clevenger" <heli4me at sbcglobal.net>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2003 7:07 PM
Subject: Re: Mintor 1.7 Reliability.


> Who is the supplier for the mintor motors?        JOHN
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Henderson,Eric" <Eric.Henderson at gartner.com>
> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2003 5:05 PM
> Subject: RE: Mintor 1.7 Reliability.
>
>
> I forgot to comment upon reliability, mainly because it is such a
subjective
> challenge. Here are my notes from this year with two Mintor 1.70's.
>
> The engine started first backwards-bump-flick in every competitive round.
>
> Needed a starter first run of the day to clear the after run oil.
>
> Kept going when one plug died, just gave less top end.
>
> First one was hard to break in. Later liner was very easy to break-in
>
> Never broke an engine - Ate a few plugs if run on the edge of lean.
>
> Liked 10% and three clicks fat.
>
> Never quit in the air even when very fat!
>
> Had a no mid-range transition problems, ever!
>
> Exhaust O-rings lasted 200 flights and were only swapped as a precaution.
>
> Parts replaced were piston/rod sleeve sets. I keep sets together so that a
> broken in set can be used at full power immediately.
>
> Killed one piston with debris. Liner replaced as well to be sure.
>
> Changed bearings at end of season. They were dirty but not dead,,,,
>
> All of the above is pretty normal for a season with any current pattern
> engine. please note, I provided this info for your consumption and not to
> endorse push any particular motor. These are just my facts for 2003.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Eric.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
> [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Amir Neshati
> Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2003 4:24 AM
> To: NSRCA
> Subject: Mintor 1.7
>
>
>     Anyone running this engine, I'd be curious to know performance numbers
> please....You know, prop, fuel, rpm, etc.....Reliability?
>
> Thanks,
> Amir
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