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Originally Posted by trr061984
Well thanks for all the advice given. Thread lock ordered and got myself a number of oils as well. So hopefully I can get this built, then I will pick an engine to go in it. As an aside, how long does an engine last in general?
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If you're sensible and look after it, it will last you a season or more.
Try to keep the air filter clean and correctly oiled as much as possible (new on for the start of the meeting and maybe the final, depending on conditions). The aim is to keep as much dirt and debris out of the carb as possible. Sucking up water is also bad.
Run the engine out of fuel at the end of each meeting, as the water in the fuel can cause surface corrosion internally.
I also like to put after run oil in my engine if it is going to sit for longer than a couple of weeks.