Date: 1 Feb 2005 15:02:49 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: Saab newbie
On Tue, 01 Feb 2005 02:34:54 GMT, James Sweet <jamessweetnospamail.com> wrote: > > "The Malt Hound" RI-dnS5_aqCt0WPcRVn-qQnospamphia.com... >> >> Correction: >> There hasn't been a 2-stroke SAAB *manufactured* since... well, a >> long freekin time. > Did one have to mix the fuel and oil for the 2 stroke Saabs or did they use > a separate oil tank? It depends. The early ones (1949-1962) are all "mixers", one quart of oil to 8 gallons of gasoline. Starting in 1963, oil injection became an option (in the "GT-850" engine). Separate tank which holds about 5 quarts of oil (with a sight-glass on the side), driven by the crank, and injects the oil onto the main bearings which then splash-lubricates the rest and is burned as normal in a 2-stroke. Not sure if mixers continued to be sold to the end (was the Shrike engine a mixer, or injected? I don't have one). While an injected engine is more convenient, it's definately fun to watch reaction from people at gas stations when you pour a quart of oil into the gastank before filling. My usual line is "Well, it's never had an oil change, so I just dump it in here and things take care of themselves." Nothing better in the winter than a 2-stroke Saab 96. Not even my c900. Dave Hinz
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