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Kevin Laight



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:49 pm    Post subject: Maxter F1-k Reply with quote

Just recently purchased a used maxter f1-k. will only be using this as a practice engine to get some seat time. the carb looks similar to a rotax carb. is it the same carb? will the same jets work?
i know nothing about this engine, can someone give me any info on how they perform compared to other tag engines?

Thanks,
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Kevin Laight



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

anybody have any info on this engine? do you run similar gearing to rotax? anything anybody knows about these engines will be helpful.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 7:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

anybody know if its better to use gas with or without ethanol? I will not be using race gas, or is it recommended that I do? also, which oil should I use? oil ratio?
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't know jack about that engine but any of these engines should be used with a high octane no ethanol added gas.

VP MS98 is most popular state side for pretty much any karting specific engine. Oil is 6-8oz per gallon. What type... can't go wrong with Motul 800
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 7:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Call Dave Davies at CRG America.....781-843-0100
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I will give him a call. Thanks
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