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01-31-2010 | 06:53 PM

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DarZeelon

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From: Rosh-HaAyin, ISRAEL

RE: Nitro engine not starting

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ORIGINAL: Charley

Picky, picky,

get up on the wrong side of the bed, Dar?

Not particularly, Mr Robins.

I just don't appreciate the use of this incorrect term, to describe our fine, unique engines...
...which utilize the catalytic effect, of platinum (in the glow-plug's element) on methanol, to maintain their ignition; as well as to determine the magnitude of its advance...

Nitro has no effect as such.
It is just an optional additive to the fuel that facilitates adjusting a glow engine; mostly for those who think learning how to do it properly is a 'waste of time' ...

And yes, it also adds some power...

I may be a bit old-fashioned, but to me, categorizing an engine by an additive its fuel contains; is very much like eating a luxurious five-course meal, prepared by a master chef, at an expensive restaurant; and summing it up as: "I ate salt..."

The name "Nitro Engines" was suggested in the past for this forum... But I appealed to Nathan and to Marc to change it back to "Glow Engines", stating my reasons.
They agreed with me.

Popular demand/jive is often misconceived and misguided - so, I often go against the current.
When I know that I am right, I don't mind taking the unpopular position.

Any time I see this term used, the writer will be hearing from me; just like here.

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