j beeman

Hello,
I will probably order an OMP for my 13B boat engine to allow it to use two stroke oil in stead of crankcase oil for rotor lubrication. I don't want to mix oil with the fuel because I like to fill up at the marina and it is hard to mix oil in a 30 gallon permanently installed tank. It is also something my wife and daughters would really not want to have to do.

is anyone using one of the aftermarket OMPs that use a remote reservoir and two stroke oil. If so I would love to hear about your experiences. I am probably going to order this one within the next week.

http://www.rotaryaviation.com/oil_in...p_adaptors.htm

Thanks for the help!

Aaron Cake

iTrader: (1)

A few people use them and I have not heard of any specific complaints.

Just make sure that you keep the reservoir above the level of the pump, and that the reservoir is made of a material that stands up to oil.

Sgtblue

iTrader: (16)

A friend runs one of those RA set-ups and has never mentioned any issues. And he tracks heavily. Seems like the biggest hurdle, at least for the FDs...is packaging. Finding a place for the tank can be a challenge for us, but you'll probably have alot more room.

Regardless, seems like you'd also want some sort of low-level sensor on the tank too. I wonder if you couldn't use one of the sensors like they use in auxillary (meth/water) injection systems. And (like they do with AI) connect it up to a little LED light on the dash to alert you.

j beeman

I am guessing that if I have a 1 gallon reservoir and check it every time I fill up it won't be a problem. Most I have talked to say the rotary uses about 100 : 1. If that is the case I should be good on a 30 gallon gas tank. I remember that my friends 1st gen rx didn't go through crankcase oil very quickly.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Sgtblue

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You're right they don't use much. As long as you have confidence in any one else who might take it out.
You might also consider stainless lines though.