Hiya

Ok...Im not sure what to use for the fuel lines to my plastic 1 gallon fuel jug...the hobbico ultra tote came with some red coiled fuel lines ( I assume there fuel lines ) much stiffer than the fuel lines that are on the engine of my motor....the lines on my motor are more like a pink and a red...do i need to by special fuel lines or do i use that red coiled hard tubing that came with the kit for my fuel jug ? I can't figure out how to connect the stuff to fuel up the plane..I have all the fittings...Can anyone explain it simply or reccomend a web site..the directions assume you know what your doing and I have no clue...I have to take my car in to get the oil changed..Complete newbie
Thanks alot

Jeff

Let's start in the bottom of the gallon jug. There is a piece of fuel tubing about 8 inches long that goes from the bottom of your gallon jug to the underside of the cap of the jug. On the top side of the cap there is a piece of tubing (maybe 10 inches long) that connects the top of the jug to the fuel inlet of your pump. then the long coiled tubing goes from the pump outlet to a "probe" or simply a piece of brass tubing. It is this probe that fills the tank into the fuel line of the tank (you disconnect the fuel tubing between the tank and carb and fuel there.)

I am also from St. Louis and fly at Buder park in fenton. where do you intend to fly?

Hiya


Rivercity flyers..off of riverveiw drive...sweet..we'll have to get together sometime if you have time for a newbie...as to the question...I assume that Ill have to buy some differ tubing to place inside my jug?

Hope this helps, the recoil fuel line is a convenience thing. It stretches out to allow you to reach your plane then it recoils to a more compact length after you're finished fuelling. You connect one end of it to your fuel pump and you put a fueling probe on the other end for sticking into your fuel line at the plane. You need to get maybe a couple of feet of regular fuel line to run from the fuel pump (there should be 2 nipples on it) through the screw on cap of your fuel jug to the bottom of the fuel jug. There should have been a clunk type filter with your flight box accessories. This connects to the end of the fuel line that goes into your fuel jug. Good luck.

Great..that explained it..Thanks alot..I didnt think that i wanted to stick that recoiling line to the bottom of my fuel jug...hehhe...I wont tell you that I tryed..

Jeff

Rivercity flyers is about 40 minutes away from me (chesterfield) so I have never been there. I am always happy to help newbies -- we get many at Buder park because it is a public park - open to anyone who has AMA. Good Luck.

I use to drive to Gumbo ( Chesterfeild ) from Alton Il till we moved to Clayton...the jail that is. Work there not in there..hehe.

Someone told me that buder park wasn't a good to place to fly ?
of course that was only one persons perspective.

Jeff

I am also from St.Louis Area....I know where river city is......I have heard alot about Buder......I fly at Midwest Airwing.....near South Roxana.......We have a Sweet field.......Alot of Large airplanes out there.....but not me......I like it because there are 6 acres like a golf course....and over 12 acres to fly over......Dues are a bit pricey in my opinion but I like the guys and the Quiet out there....

Ex.....

Hi,
Your posted question is very close to one I have recently posted. If you have received replies that would also help solve my question or if your experience has provided you more knowledge I would GREATLY appreciate your help. Seems most are willing to help beginners in the RC hobby. Thanks in advance for any help you may offer. Here's my posted message....

How Do I Fuel Up?

I am new to RC. Have a trainer with an OS 40 engine. I am ready to run in the engine before going to the field to find an experienced wizard to help get me flying and want to have all the non-flying things understood so I can spend field time learning to fly.
Of all the info available I have found nothing that clearly explains how to fill the tank. Would like to use and understand the setup I have before going to more efficient/faster methods. Have a hand crank pump and a set of fuel can fittings (Great Planes).
Jug & fittings
The fuel pickup line with clunk/filter is installed into one of the two holes drilled into the jug cap....that's simple.
A fitting is installed into the second cap hole. Is this fitting an open vent used during pumping from the jug? I assume the fuel probe (has a small "O" ring) is connected to the fuelup point to fill the plane's tank then place back into that fitting during de-fueling and to keep the jug sealed from air. Am I wrong?
Filling the Tank
I have two lines from the tank...fuel line with clunk and pressure line from muffler. The fuel inlet (just before the needle valve) is a tedious reach to be disconnecting for each fuelup. Do I have to fill there? If the fill is done anywhere after the needle valve I assume the needle valve has to be opened to allow fuel to flow past to get into the tank. The line between the outlet and the carb is easily accessible. I understand that flooding fuel into the muffler isn't good but can filling the tank from the pressure line be done?

I understand this is probably a no-brainer for experienced folks but I have read and understood all instructions and tips of just about every other aspect of beginning RC airplanes. Of the many sites and articles I have read I have found none that explain the ABC's of the actual process of fueling and defueling the airplane using this basic equipment on a trainer model. Any help from anyone is GREATLY appreciated.
Jim
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Hello jrpnde, and welcome!! This is the common way to fuel your plane. Pull the line at the needle valve, (the line from the tank). Insert filler line/probe into the tubing and that is a direct line to the tank. You don't want to mess with the short line from needle valve to carb. Pull the line from the muffler as an overflow indicator. When tank is full it will come out here. Don't leave it on as the muffler will be loaded with raw fuel. NOW... you can do several things with the overflow fuel. I used to carry a 2 oz. fuel tank in my box with fuel tubing and short pieces of brass tubing for line connectors. I would "catch" the good fuel, and when little tank is full, pump it back into the fuel jug. I now use a hand crank pump, and instead of the "catch tank", I attach the pressure line I have removed at the muffler, to a long piece of tubing....and route it RIGHT BACK to that open fitting on the fuel jug. Use 1/8" brass tubes for fuel line connectors. This in essence is a "closed loop system" I pump till I see fuel running through that return line.... turn the crank backward a turn or two, and your done. (I am not sure if the Great Plains fittings will accept plain brass tubing and seal good too). You might check other brands for fit/seal, which is important to keep air out. I broke down and bought a Slimline. It is VERY nice.. but not worth the money or really necessary for the above set up.

PS...... I am going to post a different thread about this.... but I use PINK line for the pressure line on the plane. That way I don't get them mixed up. (Don't ask me how I know) I also use pink for the return line to the jug. You can see the fuel running through it easier.
Also ... when storing/transporting the plane,
pull both lines like you were going to fill up.
Connect the open lines with a short piece of brass tubing. This "seals the tank", to keep air out in case all the fuel didn't pump out.. YOU did pump out the un-used fuel.... right??

...lownslo......Bob