Two Stroke machinery

Biggles · 24 November 2007, 15:39

I'm going to get one of those petrol leaf blower/collectors.

Can I use the two stroke outboard oil I've got in the petrol mix for the blower ?

Tim M · 24 November 2007, 16:02

No idea. But, I use outboard oil in my 2 stroke generator and it runs fine.

Rogue Wave · 24 November 2007, 16:15

There is a differece bu you should be OK providing the MIX is OK
My undersatnding is that Outboard oil hs rust/moisture inhibiting qualities and has a viscosity more in keeping with horizontl cylinders than vertical ones as found in Bikes.e

Poly · 24 November 2007, 16:20

I thought the difference was related to running temp (land based applications being air cooled so hotter)? I have, on one occassion, used motorcycle 2str oil in the boat without apparent harm when I couldn't get hold of the real stuff.

Biggles · 24 November 2007, 16:25

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Originally Posted by Tim M

No idea. But, I use outboard oil in my 2 stroke generator and it runs fine.

Cheers Tim,

Sounds fine to me.

Nick.

Rogue Wave · 24 November 2007, 17:21

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Originally Posted by Polwart

I thought the difference was related to running temp (land based applications being air cooled so hotter)? I have, on one occassion, used motorcycle 2str oil in the boat without apparent harm when I couldn't get hold of the real stuff.

I think you'd be correct

Poly · 24 November 2007, 19:21

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

I think you'd be correct

So is there a risk that Biggles leaf blower will cease because O/board oil wasn't designed to work at that temperature?

fast fred · 24 November 2007, 21:28

run it, she be fine.

Biggles · 24 November 2007, 21:33

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Originally Posted by fast fred

run it, she be fine.

Fred,

I will do just that. If it blows up within the year the warranty should take care of it.

nick.

BogMonster · 25 November 2007, 16:44

I asked that a while ago

http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21301

I decided against it - not worth the risk.