On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 22:23:20 -0500, tomcas
wrote:

Martin wrote:

Thanks for the links. From the reviews, it appears that there may be
some issue with piston galling and seizures. Maybe the chinese aren't
that careful what metals they allow to rub together. I note that the
ebay seller offers complete replacement engines for $80, though. What
a deal!

Martin

Much of this galling problem has to to do with two lubrication problems
as opposed to quality problems.
Some people use the wrong oil, and most people make the mistake of using
the manufactures recommended ratios. These ratios are intentionally
weaned out to satisfy the environmentalist. After cooking a brand new
leaf blower with 40 to 1, I switched to 16 to 1 (or 20 to 1) on
everything,across the board, old or new. 5 years later and I have not
had any problems with string trimmers, leaf blowers, and chainsaws.

The oil I use is called Opti-Lube or some thing like that. It has Opti
as the first part of the name. When used according to the package
directions the mix ratio is about 100 to 1. It works very well. I use
it in all my 2 stroke motors. Chain saw, outboard, etc.. I called the
company when using it for the first time several years ago and spoke
to the company president. He told me that he collects antique
outboards and he uses the oil at 100 to 1 in the old motors. They will
replace any motor that fails from lack of lube, such as galling or
bearing failure, free of charge. It's more expensive by volume but
about the same by use as other oils. The motors run much better with
the leaner mixture and plugs foul much less. Here is the web site:
http://www.opti2-4.com/ . I have no connection with any company making
or selling this stuff. It just works very well.
ERS