Is It Bad To Run A Splitter At Part Throttle?

[VelvetFoot]

It's slower, but I don't move that fast anymore anyway.
But, is it bad for the engine? I'm thinking it can't hurt.
I've just come accross a couple of pieces where it bogged down, and then I increased throttle and it went through.

 

[turnkey4099]

It's slower, but I don't move that fast anymore anyway.
But, is it bad for the engine? I'm thinking it can't hurt.
I've just come accross a couple of pieces where it bogged down, and then I increased throttle and it went through.

I can't see any reason it would be "bad" but it does lead to stalling.

The solution is for you to swap your splitter for my homebuilt one. Mine is slow as molasses.

Harry K

 

[infomet]

No problem at all, easier on the engine.
Also safer if you are training kids to work the valve and they don't quite have it down. I've trained 4 yr olds to do the valve just fine.

 

[Patrick62]

There might be a minimum

I run mine slow as well. The only thing that makes a difference is that the engine is below maximum torque (could stall).

As long as the engine is running fast enough to effectivly lubricate and cool then all is well. Probably anything over 2000 should be fine.

It is quieter, more fuel efficient, and will last longer.

-Pat

 

[VelvetFoot]

Thanks guys.

 

[jags]

VF - I very rarely run mine at full throttle. Just too noisy for me. Half throttle has been working for me for quite a few years with no adverse effects.

 

[VelvetFoot]

Thanks again.
Yeah, I probably have mine at around half speed.
Reving up for the occasional tough piece lets me know that things could go quicker, but as I said, I couldn't.