Yes I totally agree it also takes the stress off the other parts like the pull start system especially the brass bushing in the back plate I watched this YouTube video and this guy was pulling away on the pull start for the entire 7 minute video things like that put stress on the connecting rod...
Hi there. I do believe and it is a fact that pre heating your nitro engine does extend the life of your engine considerably. I have never had any problems running a nitro myself but theres running a nitro and looking after it and maintaining it or theres just thrashing the living daylights out...