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Old 08-23-2013, 06:31 PM
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sandraa
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Question fuel problem

does anyone know why my glow fuel wont work any more? it worked fine for the first 3 or 4 flights now wont keep running its 10% new gallon jug never been in sun and stored in a/c and pretty much air tight, how ever if I use 15% it seems to run ok. the engine is a .40 evaloution.at 20 $ a pop I don't want to buy more fuel unless I have too. please e-mail me @ [email protected] or you can call me @ 864 387 nine one eight one . thank any who might can help out . jef
Old 08-23-2013, 06:55 PM
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Did you adjust the needle valve for 10% vs. 15%?
Old 08-23-2013, 06:59 PM
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My guess is that is is not your fuel - it is something to do with your engine, fuel tank, fuel lines, needle settings, glow plug, etc, etc.
Old 08-26-2013, 07:14 PM
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Have a buddy at the field try some of your fuel, and you try his.

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