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English J3 piper cub -> What fuel do I need (12/14/2006 4:17:34 PM)

Hi everyone,

Ive just ordered a new engine and dont know which fuel to use in it. The website says that the engines uses fuel (Thunder Tiger
recommends fuel with castor oil). thats all the page says does anyone know which fuel I need to use so I can get some.

Thanks

Matthew




Sport_Pilot -> RE: What fuel do I need (12/14/2006 6:50:29 PM)

Do you not have the manual?



English J3 piper cub -> RE: What fuel do I need (12/15/2006 1:51:40 PM)

No not yet but I want to buy the fuel before it arrives so I can run it in as soon as possible.

Thanks a lot

Matthew



downunder -> RE: What fuel do I need (12/15/2006 2:10:52 PM)

It depends on what fuels are available in SA but for running in it's preferable to have at least 20% oil (I use 25%) and a fair bit of castor in the mix. Nitro isn't necessary but if you want to use it then I'd suggest 5%.



English J3 piper cub -> RE: What fuel do I need (12/15/2006 2:43:23 PM)

How do I mix it? PLEASE

newbie

Thanks a lot

Matthew



Matthew Allen -> RE: What fuel do I need (12/15/2006 5:22:34 PM)


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ORIGINAL: downunder

It depends on what fuels are available in SA but for running in it's preferable to have at least 20% oil (I use 25%) and a fair bit of castor in the mix. Nitro isn't necessary but if you want to use it then I'd suggest 5%.


That much oil is certainly kind to your engine, but it's not really necessary. Most manufacturers recommend 18% and many people (mostly those who don't care about their warranties [8|]) use less.

Matthew



Sport_Pilot -> RE: What fuel do I need (12/15/2006 8:51:33 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: Matthew Allen


quote:

ORIGINAL: downunder

It depends on what fuels are available in SA but for running in it's preferable to have at least 20% oil (I use 25%) and a fair bit of castor in the mix. Nitro isn't necessary but if you want to use it then I'd suggest 5%.


That much oil is certainly kind to your engine, but it's not really necessary. Most manufacturers recommend 18% and many people (mostly those who don't care about their warranties [8|]) use less.

Matthew



Matthew, thats a plain bearing engine and the extra oil is good insurance during break in. Just in case they are overly tight. I know many modern engines don't usually have this problem, but it still happens now and then.



English J3 piper cub -> RE: What fuel do I need (12/15/2006 10:26:09 PM)

Hi guys,

I check A website and they have 5%/15%and20%. So Ill be going for the 20% but there are three diffrent kinds which should I use for my engine?

They the same brand :Morgan fuel

1 :Cool Power Fuel

2 : Omega Fuel

3 : Sidewinder Fuel

Dont know which to choose from? Would I need to add anything to these fuels and if yes what?

Thanks a lot

Matthew



downunder -> RE: What fuel do I need (12/16/2006 2:42:20 AM)

That 5/15/20% is nitro content. Cruel Power/Omega has only got 17% oil but at least the Omega has some castor in it. That Sidewinder is a car fuel and it's probably got 10% or less oil and it'll kill your engine.

Out of that lot, the Omega would be your best bet but get a bottle of castor to add to it.



English J3 piper cub -> RE: What fuel do I need (12/16/2006 7:34:37 AM)

Thanks

How much castor should I add to it?

Matthew



downunder -> RE: What fuel do I need (12/16/2006 1:01:08 PM)

If you're aiming for 20% total oil then add 35cc/litre but chances are you'll be buying an American gallon which is about 3.785 litres so add about...ummm...mumble mumble (carry the 2, divide by 6.058 and find the square root of 3)....errr....add 132.5cc of castor. Then do what I do when I'm mixing fuel and add a dash more oil for luck :D.



English J3 piper cub -> RE: What fuel do I need (12/16/2006 5:17:40 PM)

What should I mix the fuel in? ANd what type of castor should use? Where do you get yours from the Service station/petrol station?

Thanks a lot

Matthew



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