The Pest Expert Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Got myself a 2stroke engine for a smoker but can get it to smoke have put loads of oil into the mixture.. Have searched the internet for the perfect ration but can't find it.. So my question is what ratio are you guys using? All the best Jb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 in the past, we used enough oil to turn the petrol dark black if that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody801 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 U'd be surprised how much smoke comes out that you can't see. if you leave it ticking over for a bit then rev it up for a few mins then repeat u should get decent amounts of smoke. Also if you can adjust the carb and get it running rich that might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pest Expert Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 If I lean it to the side at a funny angle it smokes dose stink so might be worth leaving it as it is because the fumes might kick em out anyway.. I don't feel I would do the correct job playing with the carb aha thanks for the replies Dose anyone just rat using the 2stroke engine at the correct ratio? Thanks again Jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peejay Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 the one i saw working wasnt smoking much at all.. mabie its the fumes that drives them out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I'd say its a combination of fumes and smoke, most animals will run from smoke as it suggests forest fire, I now use a rat attack smoker, which is lots of smoke hardly any smell, as the constant use of engines gave me bad headaches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proudly Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Try running the engine the way its supposed to be run so you won't get any problems, the fumes do the the job as is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1973 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 If it's any help, my 2 stroke strimmer engine runs 90% petrol, 10% 2stroke oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 try it on deisel! made my wife's petrol car smoke like a steam train when she put it in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark@mbb Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 I bought one off the bay from the states it was called a insect fogger and uses gas and doesn't half smoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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