Spica pump, gas in oil & why

[Ferdinando Di Matteo <ferdinando.di@domain.elided>]

When I bought my first Spica equipped Spider, I was told never to run out
of fuel and to keep the tank abouve the reserve level. "Why" I asked, the
reply was, "because the gas is a lubricant as well as a coolant for those
little pistons that deliver gas to the injectors at over 400psi.  They are
made as close to perfect fit as possible, so a tiny bit of wear lets gas
escape into the oil system.  Don't run short and if you do, SHUT down PDQ. 
Fred Di Matteo Fort Myers, Florida 

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