Doggone if my CAG engine just does not like Opti-2. Ran it for the first time with the new piston and cylinder and it overheated again at 36:1, but did not seize or score. Could not restart until it cooled off. Called Duane at Dax and he said to go with Valvoline at 20:1. So no more Opti for this engine. Have not run it yet at that ratio. Been too busy with the engine rebuild on my 1990 Geo Metro.
100:1 Mix
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Tacomancini
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Love the geo metro!
Just wanted to pass on that the opti 2 guy told me that if you run it at ratios higher than 100:1 like even 80:1 he said it would actually run hotter. Not sure if that's what happening here. Just wanted to throw it out there.
Just wanted to pass on that the opti 2 guy told me that if you run it at ratios higher than 100:1 like even 80:1 he said it would actually run hotter. Not sure if that's what happening here. Just wanted to throw it out there.
NEAT TIMES
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Hi GEJoe
Thanks for sharing, and don`t take offense, but why would mix 36:1?
Too much of a good thing.
Keep us posted if you would. Thanks.
Ron
Thanks for sharing, and don`t take offense, but why would mix 36:1?
Too much of a good thing.
Keep us posted if you would. Thanks.
Ron
decoherence
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i was running mine @ 71:1. changed over to 100:1 & it runs better.
i would imagine running it @ 36:1 would be bad. because @ 71:1 i was having a lot of build up on my spark plug even though it was a great caramel color.
you know if there is too much vitamin D in your milk it works against your bones.
can't really blame opti or the engine if using so much oil.
i would imagine running it @ 36:1 would be bad. because @ 71:1 i was having a lot of build up on my spark plug even though it was a great caramel color.
you know if there is too much vitamin D in your milk it works against your bones.
can't really blame opti or the engine if using so much oil.
mapbike
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36:1 Opti2 is not how this oil is designed to work, mix it @ 72:1 (1.8oz per gallon) tune the carb right and that cag will run like a champ.
My opinion is that at the 36:1 ratio that engine isn't getting nearly enough fuel and you are having a serious lean condition.
But as with many things to each their own, I persoanlly love opti2 and run it in every 2 smoker I own with ZERO issues, they all run great, minimal to no smoke, very low odor, and great throttle response with great revs at the top......what more could anyone want?
It's all in the tuning with any 2 stroke with any oil......!
Peace, map
My opinion is that at the 36:1 ratio that engine isn't getting nearly enough fuel and you are having a serious lean condition.
But as with many things to each their own, I persoanlly love opti2 and run it in every 2 smoker I own with ZERO issues, they all run great, minimal to no smoke, very low odor, and great throttle response with great revs at the top......what more could anyone want?
It's all in the tuning with any 2 stroke with any oil......!
Peace, map
maintenancenazi
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Well, after reading through this brick of info that would fill a dictionary, I believe I'll give it a try. I don't about finding it locally though, if not there's always flebay! I got a lol at the tag, epic redundancy! Very fitting!!
Goat Herder
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Wow you just read the entire thread
maintenancenazi
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Yes sir I did! I have always enjoyed doing the research, in a perverted kind of way. 
NunyaBidness
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Glad you liked the tag. I had followed this thread from the beginning and then it got resurrected, again and I just had to tag it in that manner. What in the world can anyone possibly say that hasn't already been said 3 or 4 times already in this thread.
ckangaroo70
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"What in the world can anyone possibly say that hasn't already been said 3 or 4 times already in this thread".
http://www.youtube.com/v/0jCr8QSGYss
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Buy local! No shipping costs.
I bought a 4-liter jug of Opti-2 for $90.00 That amounts to $.64 per 8-day fillup. At this rate, the Opti-2 jug should last me 4 years, 8 months and two weeks.
Blakenstein
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http://www.smalloutboardmotors.com/mechanicallyspeaking.htmlHigh, I am back and Ive got a link for you about opti 2, saying that it is the best around. It's from the dealers of my motors-they also sell outboard trolling motors ,but these motors are the same thing 2 stroke.
If you read the whole page, you will see the section and why I want opti 2, but where I live, I can only get it in synthetic blends and I cannot use synthetic. On the page of this link they will tell you why.here is the link.I hope this works.
Mechanically Speaking
If you read the whole page, you will see the section and why I want opti 2, but where I live, I can only get it in synthetic blends and I cannot use synthetic. On the page of this link they will tell you why.here is the link.I hope this works.
Mechanically Speaking
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biknut
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Mechanically Speaking[/QUOTE]
This is nothing more than biased bs advertising for opti 2.
Amsoil and synthetic 2 stroke oil are bad, but opti 2 is good????. Gimme a break. I wouldn't believe anything else these people have to say. If I was opti 2 I would pay this guy to keep his mouth shut.
This is nothing more than biased bs advertising for opti 2.
Amsoil and synthetic 2 stroke oil are bad, but opti 2 is good????. Gimme a break. I wouldn't believe anything else these people have to say. If I was opti 2 I would pay this guy to keep his mouth shut.
Goat Herder
Gutter Rider
Ayup crock 0 crap...