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Old 08-17-2014, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by tpasztor
For the last 2 years I have been going to the airport and purchasing the 100 Octane Low Lead (100LL) and running Amsoil Dominator racing 2 stroke oil at 50:1 With zero problems and the added benefit this gas wont attack your Tygon fuel tubing. This gas has no alcohol with added fuel stabilizers that will keep the carburetor clean. Great mix for storing your lawn equipment for the winter.
Since we are on oil and gas mix. I have been putting Viton tubing inside the gas tank with great success. Below is the link for the tubing.

http://www.shop.redaerorc.com/Vitube...ng-VT-1000.htm


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A fellow rc'er and full size pilot friend of mine says that aviation fuel burns too hot for our model engines. He runs 50% aviation and 50% car gas. Just a little more fuel for the fire....