13% nitro?
12-14-2005, 04:27 PM
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13% nitro?
Hi, I was woundering if there is a problem with running 13%nitro model technics fuel in my TT pro .61?? I usually use the same brand but 5%nitro. Thanks in advance
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12-14-2005, 07:35 PM
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RE: 13% nitro?
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I think its 13 if not 12. I get the joke now
. So there is absolutly no harm to the engine while running this fuel then?
I think its 13 if not 12. I get the joke now
. So there is absolutly no harm to the engine while running this fuel then?
12-15-2005, 10:42 AM
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RE: 13% nitro?
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Hi, I was woundering if there is a problem with running 13%nitro model technics fuel in my TT pro .61?? I usually use the same brand but 5%nitro. Thanks in advance
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Hi, I was woundering if there is a problem with running 13%nitro model technics fuel in my TT pro .61?? I usually use the same brand but 5%nitro. Thanks in advance
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Are you sure it is not 13% lube/oil? Read the label carefully. Were it me, I would make sure it had close to 20% lube with some of it being castor.
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12-15-2005, 12:37 PM
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RE: 13% nitro?
I have acctually had a look at the fuel bottle now, it says 16% nitro and no mention how much oil, methanol content [&:]. PS the fuel is quite old, will this affect the engines performance a lot? I know that after a long period of time fuel looses it methanol since it is a tipe of alcohol, any info?
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12-15-2005, 12:42 PM
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RE: 13% nitro?
I should also mention that this fuel has been exposed to certains amounts of sun heat and light wich has cause it to sweal a few times...
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RE: 13% nitro?
It will probably work, but why risk your engine & plane on a "probably". Save the fuel for campfires & get some new stuff.
Getting back to the original question -- 13%-16% (whatever) won't hurt the engine, but it could shorten glo-plug life if you habitually run at the lean end of acceptable tuning.
Getting back to the original question -- 13%-16% (whatever) won't hurt the engine, but it could shorten glo-plug life if you habitually run at the lean end of acceptable tuning.
12-15-2005, 04:45 PM
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RE: 13% nitro?
You are absolutely right, if ever in doubt, dont fly. But the thing is... I only thought of this a while ago, when I maidened the plane, I didnt take into consideration that there might have been a problem with the fuel. I am a very carefull flyer and whenever I suspect a problem at the field that I cant resolve at the moment I pack up.
