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<p>Added some thoughts of mine</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>On the note of cheap vs expensive engine, [[Pressure Lubrication]] would be something i’d consider a need, ALTHOUGH i need data it back up that preference (If it exists, i know [[Fuel Detergency Additives]] had at least ‘’’a’’’ study, probably more but it was mentioned in the [[Top Tier Gasoline]] bit.<br /> <br /> Carburetors can be a bit of a pain, but if maintained right (and not dealing with [[Total Loss Lubrication]] gunk of [[Two Stroke Engines]] like weedwackers etc they CAN work.<br /> <br /> More minor stuff like Tolerances/Metal Choices for things like Bearings (also this ties into lubrication, do the [[Shell Bearings]] / [[Babbit Bearings]] get fed oil or just splashes of it etc)<br /> <br /> Aluminum Block with Cast Iron Sleeve may be the best Off The Shelf option, although cheap parts refinished on OS equipment and ‘’’maybe’’’ even given a [[DLC]] or other [[Plasma Coating]] may be a way to get a ton of value out of otherwise “cheap” parts<br /> <br /> Also if i remember correctly most of the cheaper options are clones so [[Part Commonality]] + [[Part Availability]] is definitely a valid thing to push for.<br /> <br /> --[[User:Eric|Eric]] ([[User talk:Eric|talk]]) 23:34, 3 June 2025 (UTC)</div>

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