How to keep oil off the plane?
 

I have a Hobbico Superstar 40 with tis O.S Max .40 engine. Is there any tricks to keep the oil that comes out of the exhaust from getting all over the side of the plane?

RE: How to keep oil off the plane?
 

Yep, don't fly!!!! :D:D

All kidding aside, you're always going to get oil on the plane. About the only thing you can do it to cut down on the amount that gets on it. One of the better ways to do that is to put an exhaust deflector on the muffler. This will get the exhaust away from the side of the plane so you get less on it. You can also angle it so the wing or tail isn't directly in line with the exhaust. You can find them here: [link]http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD636&P=ML[/link]

RE: How to keep oil off the plane?
 

Alladin,

The only sure fire way to keep the plane clean is not to fly it.:)

It's just the nature of the beast when you fly glow two strokes. But there are a couple of things that might help. Make sure you have your exhaust pointed in a direction least likely to deposit the oily exhaust on the plane. You could use an exhaust deflector (a rubber extension available from your LHS) to exhaust further away from the plane, although there will be some power loss. Also, make sure your engine is not running excessively rich. Other than that, there are a few threads here that go in to the best methods to clean your plane after flying. I use a mix of 409 and alcohol - there are others that work just as well. I also like to use Monokote cleaner/polish from time to time -it works on all coverings and restores some of the shine to your finish. I might of missed something and I am sure someone else may have somethoing to add. Hope this helps.

Steve

RE: How to keep oil off the plane?
 

I was gonna say that as soon as I saw the thread title. Ya beat me to it.:D

Best way to avoid crashing your plane? Leave it at home.[sm=lol.gif]

RE: How to keep oil off the plane?
 

Use that electricity stuff. Amps and watts don't smear all over the plane!

RE: How to keep oil off the plane?
 

I'm thinking to put another plastic to cover the side of the plane which is directly in line with the exhaust, and simply release & trash the plastic after use... but I'm not responsible for what might be happen to your flight... :))

RE: How to keep oil off the plane?
 

use the deflector as mentioned before, and fly in perfectly straight lines. so the plane doesnt drift into the exhaust trail.(snap roll!) :D. As everyone said, its the nature of the beast. According to some of the learned folk, synthetic lubricant is less " tacky" than castor. I use Byrons 15% sytectic and it seems to come off alot better. Using a mixture of Simple Green, Rubbing alcohol, and Distilled Water; in equal parts. spritz it on wipe it off, throw away towel, repeat.;)