2 stroke engines are usually found in chainsaws, dirt bikes, mopeds and jet skis. 2 stroke engines are simple and lighter, and they have almost twice as much power than 4 strokes. On the negative side, they are not fuel efficient, oil is expensive, and they produce a lot of pollution. There are many websites that show you how 2 stroke engines work. A good site is
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