RE: Moki vs Mark
Quote: "What is your favorite blend o glow fuel for your Moki engines?" Thanks Capt,n
Hi Capt,n
I normally run Powermaster 5% with a synthetic/castor blend.
The Moki/Mark engines will run OK on straight FAI (80% methanol, 20% castor oil), but it's gooey and a mess to clean-up your airplane. In cold weather it's a real chore to clean the castor off your model. My favorite fuel is 75% methanol, 5% nitromethane, 15% synthetic oil, and 5% castor oil. The 5% nitro will give you more power and improve your idle and throttle response. The synthetic/castor blend is much easier to clean off your airplanes....and it doesn't create as much varnish and gum in and on your engines as does straight castor fuels.
If you run your engines in a rich 2-cycle, you'll get more engine life and glowplugs will last much longer.
Best Regards
JC