Wrong Fuel
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Wrong Fuel
I accidentally bought 25% airplane fuel instead of the 30% heli fuel. I noticed that it yields less smoke and less power but it runs pretty cool at ~190F
I've also noticed that after hovering for a couple minutes the rpm drops and the heli barely stays above ground.
Am I too lean or too rich?
Can this fuel damage my engine since it doesn't have as much lubricant as the heli fuel?
P.S. I'm currently just hovering with a hoola-hoop
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I've also noticed that after hovering for a couple minutes the rpm drops and the heli barely stays above ground.
Am I too lean or too rich?
Can this fuel damage my engine since it doesn't have as much lubricant as the heli fuel?
P.S. I'm currently just hovering with a hoola-hoop
Thanks
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Wrong Fuel
if you have at least 18% oil your fine.
to be safe try and richen the engine up 4 to 5 clicks and see if the tune changes,if not then lean the engine out a little at a time to get a good tune.
to be safe try and richen the engine up 4 to 5 clicks and see if the tune changes,if not then lean the engine out a little at a time to get a good tune.