RE: My first startup fire
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There is another excellent way of getting a good tail fire.
1. Start your engine with the manual fuel valve switched off.
2. When it is nice and hot - Notice your mistake . Swear loudly and turn on the fuel.
3. Swear even more loudly as model resembles an army flame thrower.
MOTTO - RECOGNISE FALSE START AND LET THE ENGINE COOL.
Switch off, open valve and then restart in normal manner.