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    Anybody using E-10 auto fuel w/ good results ??

    Hi Beechcrafted, I was just looking thru some info from the EAA regarding the use of AUTOGAS in aircraft, check it out. There is a possibility that you may be getting 91 octane Autogas that doesn't have ethanol mixed into it in Wisconsin. You can buy an ethanol test kit to check the gas. I am...
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    Post your latest small engine oil change

    8 HP Intek on Salsco chipper Valvoline 30w no filter 18 HP Vanguard on Ingersoll 4018 Mobil 1 5w/30 Stens filters 26 HP Briggs ELS on Scag Tiger Cub Mobil 1 5w/30 Stens filters 18 HP Onan P218 on Ingersoll 448 Rotella 15w/40 or Valvoline 5w/30 in winter Motorcraft FL400S filter
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    Oiling System in Piston Engine Aircraft

    The Merlin engine in a P51 Mustang has the crankshaft below the pistons and has a reduction gear between the crank and the prop shaft which raises up the prop shaft. The Allison engines in P38s were similar design. Dry sump but with an all position lube system. I had the opportunity to do some...
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