Originally Posted by
scottyo
So if you used diesel fuel or heating oil as the paraffin component, how would that change the other components? Less oil? More ether? Has anyone used one of these in model diesel fuel?
While a few other common Hydro-Carbons can replace Kerosene in model Diesel fuel, Engine performance is usually effected. They can also fill your engine with soot or other black gunk.
Kerosene is still best, .and it behaves predictably with the other fuel components using the standard fuel recopies.
As for dropping lighted matches onto jars full of volatile liquids, check out this link.
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/29...tro-explosion/