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Old 08-12-2007 | 07:57 PM
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eviotis
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Default OS MAX FXi 46 engine stall problem going vertical

I followed instructions tuning up the engine, including the line pinch test, all seems well, engine idles well, and accelerates without stalling, I have it slightly rich, A3 glow plug, 15% nitro w/ 18% oil, engine has had about 10 fuel tanks through it, good compression, I just installed it on a newly built trainer.

The PROBLEM I HAVE IS WHEN I HOLD THE PLANE UPWARDS IN A VERTICAL POSITION, THE ENGINE STALLS. When I put it down to horizontal it works ok this happens in all cases, idle, and full throtle.

I do see some bubbles in the fuel line, I will remove the tank to inspect for any kinks / holes in the fuel line, can there be another reason for these kind of stall?
Does the lenght / rise of the fuel line over the carburator plays a difference? The tank is installed about 1/2" below the bottom of the carburator, it's the only way.

Thanks in advance for your inputs.