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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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Engine life without MOP?
Hey guys was wondering how long a rotary will last if it had no MOP (working one) and didnt run premix and was a DD TII? ETA? Month? Week? Day? Miles?
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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Its hard to set a time of death but it will be drastically reduced due to no lubrication on the seals.
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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no lube = huge side housing wear (like 1/4"), in addition to dead seals, and worn rotor housings

it'll actually run for a long time, but when you do take it apart, its junk.
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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thousands of miles, but gonna agree with j9fd3s it's not a good idea as everything will take more wear.
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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Haul the motor over to Karack before you do that jk

I run OMP and premix for a reson
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