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Old 08-12-2012 | 01:47 PM
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Default RE: gas/glow conversion fuel mix question.


ORIGINAL: av8tor1977

When we started the Gas/Glow experiments, I tried E-85. Didn't work well at all for me. Some others have tried it with varying levels of success, using on board glow power, etc.

It is the methanol that has a catalytic reaction with the platinum in the glow plug element. E-85 is 85% ethanol. Not the same deal....

AV8TOR
Iam simply unable to make the engine idle reliably at anything below about 2500 to 3000 RPM. That is high. Will using an on-board glow help ? It appeared to idle better when I did not remove the igniter after startup. Presumably putting the flywheel back on will help the situation but it would add weight (sigh!).

Iam using a 18x8 Prop.

I am able to get a consistent high end RPMof 7500which is quite nice. for a 25cc engine.

Any other tips on getting a lower idle?

Ranga