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Forum: Glow Engines
09-20-2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By Bill Adair

You couldn't pick a better time to return the he...

You couldn't pick a better time to return the he hobby!

Winter is breathing down our necks, so you should have enough time to knock out another airplane before spring.

That stick 60 would...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-09-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By Bill Adair

Sport, Let's move this to the "Everything...

Sport,

Let's move this to the "Everything Diesel" section, as this thread has transformed to chatting about something nicer than glow engines. <G>

I'll quote your last message in full, so...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-09-2016, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By Bill Adair

Hsukaris, I grew up on a farm. We used...

Hsukaris,

I grew up on a farm.

We used Kerosene in lamps for lighting before we got electric service, also used it for cooking for years. Even ran our Model A Ford tractor on diesel, after a...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-09-2016, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By Bill Adair

Well, thanks for adding to the thread! I've...

Well, thanks for adding to the thread!

I've worked around jet engines for many years, and never got tired of the smell.

Bill
Forum: Glow Engines
05-09-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By Bill Adair

Sport, Interesting observations. I'm looking...

Sport,

Interesting observations. I'm looking forward to your next comparison tests.

I'm also going to mix some more diesel fuel. This time I'm going to treat the liquid extracted from JD spray...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-08-2016, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By Bill Adair

No, but I've heard that Jet A runs better than...

No, but I've heard that Jet A runs better than pump diesel? Have you tried them both?

Not sure anyone has actually done a lab test to compare the two, but it would be interesting.

Bill
Forum: Glow Engines
05-08-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By Bill Adair

I'm sure it makes no difference how you measure...

I'm sure it makes no difference how you measure the components, as long as the measurement equipment is of nearly equal accuracy.

I've never owned a precision scale, so I mix all my diesel fuel...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-08-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By Bill Adair

Hi Dave, Yes, and as far as I know they...

Hi Dave,

Yes, and as far as I know they still mix fuel by volume?

I might add that there is absolutely nothing wrong with mixing fuel by volume, as long they blend a truthful 18% lube (that...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-08-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By Bill Adair

Actually, it is Morgan fuel that was/is blended...

Actually, it is Morgan fuel that was/is blended by weight, and the oil content was significantly lower than their claimed percentages (claimed in a phone call, as they included no mention on the...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-25-2016, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By Bill Adair

Didn't think I had any of those decals, but found...

Didn't think I had any of those decals, but found 2 with a NIB Fox 25 I have on the shelf. I'd like to keep one with the new engine, but can spare the other for a good cause. Reply with your address...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-02-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By Bill Adair

I'm certainly no expert, but the theory of...

I'm certainly no expert, but the theory of selective abrasion in a running engine just doesn't make sense to me.

Sure, the tight spots may be polished a bit faster, but the high pressure areas on...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-12-2014, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By Bill Adair

No your not. I have a package of that around...

No your not.

I have a package of that around here somewhere.

Found it!

It's labeled Lustrox M. (The M may indicate grit size, though I don't remember different grits being available?
...
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